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Question 51

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According to the path-goal theory, employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

A) the leader adopts a directive style when the tasks are clear and the employee has the experience and the ability to handle them
B) the leader displays directive behavior at all times
C) the leadership style compensates for shortcomings in either the employee or the work setting
D) the leader adopts a directive style of leadership with followers who have an internal locus of control

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According to the path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

A) directive
B) achievement oriented
C) participative
D) supportive

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Shaun Mendis is the manager of a warehouse operated by a department store.He is trusted by his subordinates because he is open, reliable, and shows extremely good judgment while handling any type of crisis.Mendis is also known to be very supportive of his staff.Which dimensions of trust is he exhibiting?

Robert House's achievement-oriented leader sets challenging goals and expects followers to perform at their highest level.

A charismatic leader is likely seen as being self-confident and influential.

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which a leader tends to centralize authority, dictate work methods, make unilateral decisions, and limit employee participation?

Susan Bones is the sales manager at the Ohio office of Alpha Inc.She has a reputation of being fair, helpful, and understanding.Laura, one of her subordinates, recalled how Susan had even helped her overcome a personal crisis.Which of the following dimensions of leadership is Susan displaying here?

According to the path-goal theory, a manager who consults with subordinates and uses their suggestions exhibits what type of leadership behavior?

At home, Carrie was fixing dinner and thinking about the new CEO her firm had hired.In her speech the previous day, the new CEO had discussed her experience in the industry and her education.Carrie thought that the new CEO would do a great job given these characteristics, coupled with her good oratory skills and the fact that she just looked like a CEO.Laughing, Carrie realized that she had been judging the new CEO in a manner consistent with the ________ theories of leadership that were popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

In working with his employees, Carlos involves them in decision making and encourages them to participate in deciding their work methods and goals.Carlos's leadership style can best be described as ________.

Tamera held ________ power.

Cognitive theories are leadership theories that identified behaviors that differentiated effective leaders from ineffective leaders.

An important aspect of leadership is influencing a group to achieve its goals.

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership style proposed that effectiveness depends on the ability and willingness of the subordinates.

Brooke has decided that the appropriate leadership style would be to show friendliness and concern for the needs of her subordinates.She wishes to be a(n) ________ leader.

When a young child emulates a professional sports star's behavior, what kind of power does the star have over the child?

Legitimate power is inherent in management positions.

Which of the following is not one of the hypotheses that have evolved from the path-goal theory?

The ________ theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness.