leadership

In Fiedler’s model, if a respondent describes his or her least preferred co-worker in relatively positive terms, then the respondent is considered to be _____.

• relationship-oriented

• people-oriented

• task oriented

• consideration-focused

If trait theories of leadership are valid, then leaders are _____.

• a. trained

• b. born

• c. authoritarian

• d. educated

If trait theories of leadership are valid, then leaders are _____.

• a. trained

• b. born

• c. authoritarian

• d. educated

Which of the following is not a behavioral theory of leadership?

• a. Ohio State studies

• b. Fiedler model

• c. University of Michigan studies

• d. managerial grid

According to the Ohio State studies, the extent to which a leader is likely to have job relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for his/her employees is _____.

• a. consideration

• b. initiating structure

• c. employee oriented

• d. People oriented

Which of the following theories argues that because of time pressures, leaders establish a special relationship with a small group of their subordinates?

• A. Managerial grid

• B. Leader-member exchange

• C. Path-goal

• D. Expectancy

The University of Michigan studies define a(n) _____ leader as one who takes personal interest in the needs of his/her subordinates.

• a. autocratic

• b. consideration

• c. employee-oriented

• d. consensus-building

The scale (9,9)in Managerial Grid Theory is _______________

• Middle of the road

• Task management

• Team management

• Country club management

A leader high in initiating structure would do which of the following?

• Seek consensus.

• b. Exhibit laissez-faire type of leadership.

• c. Maximize leader-member relations.

• d. Assign group members to particular tasks.

The scale (1,9)in Managerial Grid Theory is _______________

• b. Task management

• Middle of the road

• c. Team management

• Country club management