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






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






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






4. A two-dimensional grid for appraising leadership styles






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






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






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






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






9. The leader provides little direction and support






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






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






12. 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






13. Honesty and truthfulness






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






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






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






17. The power a leader has to give positive rewards






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






19. Willingness to protect a person - physically and emotionally






20. The leader provides both directives and supportive behavior






21. A process of influencing a group to achieve goals






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Technical and interpersonal knowledge and skills






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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






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






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






40. Willingness to share ideas and information freely






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






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






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






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






45. The power a leader has to punish or control






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