Organizational Behaviour Quiz

The theory which states that the subordinates will be motivated to follow the leader only when they perceive that the leader can help them to fulfil their goals:

• Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory

• Trait theory

• Path-goal theory

• Fiedler’s model

The source of power which is based on the capacity to administer punishment to others:

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Coercive

• Expert

Expert power is when you have certain abilities which nobody else has or is very rare.

• True

• False

Information or skills one possesses, which cannot be recorded or measured is called:

• Empowerment

• Referent power

• Gossiping

• Tacit knowledge

The form of political behaviour exhibited when employees try to form a group based on common language they speak is:

• Impression management

• Building coalitions

• Blaming

• Manipulating information flow

While managers rely on control, leaders:

• Inspire trust

• Ask how and when

• Focus on systems and structure

• Accept status quo

The leadership style where the responsibilities are shared by all and can be very useful in businesses where creative ideas are very important:

• Laissez-Faire

• Charismatic

• Paternalistic

• Autocratic

Democratic leadership style encourages decision making from different perspectives.

• True

• False

The ideal case in Blake Mouton Managerial Grid of Leadership style is:

• Country club

• Impoverished

• Produce or perish

• Team Leader

_________ is the ability to persuade others to seek defined objectives enthusiastically.

• Coercion

• Behavioural change

• Leadership

• Authority