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Management 101: Leadership

Subject : business-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 46 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A process of influencing a group to achieve goals






2. A leader who involves employees in decision making - delegates authority - and uses feedback as an opportunity for coaching employees






3. An enthusiastic - self-confident leader whose personality and actions influence people to behave in certain ways






4. Consults with group members and uses their suggestions before making a decision






5. Willingness to protect a person - physically and emotionally






6. The power a leader has to give positive rewards






7. Power that's based on expertise - special skills - or knowledge






8. Leaders who stimulate and inspire (transform) followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes






9. A leader high in both initiating structure and consideration behaviors






10. The belief in the integrity - character - and ability of a leader






11. Shows concern for the needs of followers and is friendly






12. A leadership theory proposing that effective group performance depends upon the proper match between a leader's style and the degree to which the situation allows the leader to control and influence






13. Reliability - predictability - and good judgment in handling situations






14. A leadership contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness






15. Someone who can influence others and who has managerial authority






16. Power that arises because of a person's desirable resources or personal traits






17. Honesty and truthfulness






18. A two-dimensional grid for appraising leadership styles






19. The power a leader has as a result of his or her position in an organization






20. The degree to which followers perceive someone as honest - competent - and able to inspire






21. Technical and interpersonal knowledge and skills






22. The power a leader has to punish or control






23. Impoverished management; Task management; Middle-of-the-road management; Country club management; and Team management






24. A leadership theory that says the leader's job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to provide direction or support needed to ensure that their goals are compatible with the goals of the group or organization






25. The leader defines roles and tells people what - how - when - and where to do various tasks






26. Leadership theories that identify behaviors that differentiated effective leaders from ineffective leaders






27. Leaders who lead primarily by using social exchanges (or transactions)






28. A leader who lets the group make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit






29. The leadership theory that says leaders create in-groups and out-groups and those in the in-group will have higher performance ratings - less turnover - and greater job satisfaction






30. One of Fiedler's situational contingencies that describes the degree of influence a leader has over activities such as hiring - firing - discipline - promotions - and salary increases






31. The leader provides little direction and support






32. Willingness to share ideas and information freely






33. The extent to which a leader defines his or her role and the roles of group members in attaining goals






34. Lets subordinates know what's expected of them - schedules work to be done - and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks






35. Sets challenging goals and expects followers to perform their highest level






36. Integrity; Competence; Consistency; Loyalty; and Openness






37. The leader and followers share in decision making; the main role of the leader is facilitating and communicating






38. The extent to which a leader has work relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for group members' ideas and feelings






39. The leader provides both directives and supportive behavior






40. One of Fiedler's situational contingencies that describes the degree to which job assignments are formalized and structured






41. The extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task






42. Drive; Desire to lead; Honesty and integrity; Self-confidence; Intelligence; Job-relevant knowledge; and Extraversion






43. A leader who dictates work methods - makes unilateral decisions - and limits employee participation






44. The ability to create and articulate a realistic - credible - and attractive vision of the future that improves upon the present situation






45. One of Fiedler's situational contingencies that describes the degree of confidence - trust - and respect employees had for their leader






46. A questionnaire that measures whether a leader is task or relationship oriented