IO- 2ND

Sarah finds job satisfaction primarily through her positive working relationships with colleagues. Therefore, it is crucial for her to have what in her company?

• Affiliation

• Status

•  Self-esteem

• Goal Attainment

Subscribing to Path-Goal Theory, a leader should do the following EXCEPT:

• Clarify the path so subordinates know which way to go

• Remove roadblocks that are stopping them going there

•  Increasing the rewards along the route

• Set the goal for the group and provide the path for them to take

Virgie is one of the operations managers of X Company and she has been described by her subordinates as having a great need for perfection. How would her behavior most likely be in an organizational setting?

• Obsessed with completing a task correctly and seldom satisfied with anyone or any idea

• Obsessed with completing a task and take great pride in getting a job done quickly

• Obsessed with being appreciated and behave in a manner that will get them noticed

• NONE IN THE CHOICES

This type of employee is characterized by being laid back, relaxed, and agreeable; better able to deal positively during stress-producing events.

• Type I personality

• Type II personality

• Type A personality

• Type B personality

1. A. The assumptions of Theory X are that most people will avoid work because they don’t like it and must be threatened of persuaded to put forth adequate effort

B. The assumptions of Theory Y are that work is very natural to people and that most people are self-directed to achieve objectives to which they are committed.

• Only A is True

• Only B is True

• Both A and B are True

•  Neither A nor B is True

According to leader emergence theory, individuals who are likely to become leaders are typically characterized by:

• Low levels of openness and conscientiousness, and high neuroticism.

• High levels of extraversion and low self-monitoring.

• High levels of openness, conscientiousness, and extraversion, and low neuroticism.

• Low levels of intelligence and adaptability.

Why is the leadership motive pattern of high need for power and low need for affiliation considered advantageous?

• It fosters a friendly work environment.

• It encourages personal achievements.

• It prioritizes organizational goals over personal relationships.

• It enhances interpersonal relationships.

What challenge do leaders with a high need for affiliation often face

• Making decisions that benefit the organization.

• Maintaining a high level of personal achievement.

• Being assertive in leadership roles.

• Developing friendly relationships with subordinates.

What behavior do person-oriented leaders exhibit under pressure?

• They become more assertive and directive.

• They withdraw socially and become less involved.

• They micromanage their subordinates.

• They show indifference towards their team members.

Which personality type is likely to have many friends due to their friendly demeanor and avoidance of conflict?

• The paranoid or passive-aggressive leader

• The high-likability floater

• The narcissist

• The charismatic leader