MGT 411 Final Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Soroush has worked in his current position for several years, and his tasks are now easy for
him to perform. According to the path-goal approach to leadership, what type of
leadership style would be most useful for him?
a) participative
b) achievement-oriented
c) directive
d) supportive
achievement-oriented
Alanna uses a delegative style of decision making with minor process decisions and a
consultative style with more significant product decisions. This use of variety of styles is an
example of
a) inconsistent leadership
b) fluidity
c) demarcation of control
d) path-goal leadership
fluidity
According to the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, decision making is
ultimately about
a) trust
b) intangible exchanges
c) control
d) follower readiness
control
Thane began a new job a few months ago, and his is excited and enthusiastic to grow with
the company. Although he is still learning the details of the role, he feels good about his
performance and would like to be more involved in decision-making processes. According
to the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, what decision-making style would work
best for Thane?
a) facilitative
b) consultative
c) delegative
d) directive
,consultative
The overall purpose of path-goal leadership is for leaders to enable their followers to adapt
their style to fit the situational needs of the leader and the work environment
True or false
False
In the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, why does a consultative decision-
making style not include "true participation" of team members
a) the leader still makes the ultimate decision
b) team members are informed after the decision has been made
c) the style can only be applied to minor decisions
d) only some of the team members are part of the decision
the leader still makes the ultimate decision
Zora tries to lead in such a way that she can clarify what her followers need from her and
that helps her team members to achieve their goals. According to the path-goal leadership
approach, what else should Zora consider when leading?
a) the needs of the work environment
b) the performance history of each team member
c) the resources she has available to reward successful team members
d) the tools she has at her disposal when leading
the needs of the work environment
The Hershey / Blanchard approach to situational leadership asks whether followers should
be part of the decision-making process, and if so, to what degree?
True or false
True
Deion, a very task-oriented leader, has recently taken on a management role at a
technology company. He is running into conflict with his team, and some team members
have begun ignoring orders. Deion holds a meeting reiterating the importance of doing
things the way he says, and he warns that there will be consequences for those who refuse
to follow orders. This is an example of ____ leadership
a) participative
b) flexible
c) facilitative
d) inflexible
, inflexible
According to the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, it is appropriate for leaders
to facilitate or delegate decision making in certain situations, even though the leader is
ultimately accountable for the results
True or false
True
Stoyan's team compromises several veterans who are experts in their roles, and who also
have a firm understanding of the organization's processes and goals. Stoyan has recently
gotten feedback about gaps in the team's communication. He considers setting up a weekly
team meeting, but instead asks the team to determine the best way to address the
communication problem. Next, he authorizes them to execute their plan once they reach a
decision. According to the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, which decision
making style does this demonstrate?
a) consultative
b) facilitative
c) delegative
d) directive
delegative
Soo is a director in a marketing company. When he tries to emphasize a particular
behavioral style as a leader, what should he consider?
a) the style most common among leaders
b) which style typically works best with most people
c) which style works best for him as a follower
d) the nature of the people he is trying to lead
the nature of the people he is trying to lead
Since the well-being of the company is dependent on its employees, it is impossible for the
needs of the follower and the needs of the organization to clash
True or false
False
According to the path-goal approach to leadership, a follower is best served be a single
leadership style instead of being forced to deal with a mixture of leadership styles
simultaneously
True or false
Answers
Soroush has worked in his current position for several years, and his tasks are now easy for
him to perform. According to the path-goal approach to leadership, what type of
leadership style would be most useful for him?
a) participative
b) achievement-oriented
c) directive
d) supportive
achievement-oriented
Alanna uses a delegative style of decision making with minor process decisions and a
consultative style with more significant product decisions. This use of variety of styles is an
example of
a) inconsistent leadership
b) fluidity
c) demarcation of control
d) path-goal leadership
fluidity
According to the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, decision making is
ultimately about
a) trust
b) intangible exchanges
c) control
d) follower readiness
control
Thane began a new job a few months ago, and his is excited and enthusiastic to grow with
the company. Although he is still learning the details of the role, he feels good about his
performance and would like to be more involved in decision-making processes. According
to the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, what decision-making style would work
best for Thane?
a) facilitative
b) consultative
c) delegative
d) directive
,consultative
The overall purpose of path-goal leadership is for leaders to enable their followers to adapt
their style to fit the situational needs of the leader and the work environment
True or false
False
In the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, why does a consultative decision-
making style not include "true participation" of team members
a) the leader still makes the ultimate decision
b) team members are informed after the decision has been made
c) the style can only be applied to minor decisions
d) only some of the team members are part of the decision
the leader still makes the ultimate decision
Zora tries to lead in such a way that she can clarify what her followers need from her and
that helps her team members to achieve their goals. According to the path-goal leadership
approach, what else should Zora consider when leading?
a) the needs of the work environment
b) the performance history of each team member
c) the resources she has available to reward successful team members
d) the tools she has at her disposal when leading
the needs of the work environment
The Hershey / Blanchard approach to situational leadership asks whether followers should
be part of the decision-making process, and if so, to what degree?
True or false
True
Deion, a very task-oriented leader, has recently taken on a management role at a
technology company. He is running into conflict with his team, and some team members
have begun ignoring orders. Deion holds a meeting reiterating the importance of doing
things the way he says, and he warns that there will be consequences for those who refuse
to follow orders. This is an example of ____ leadership
a) participative
b) flexible
c) facilitative
d) inflexible
, inflexible
According to the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, it is appropriate for leaders
to facilitate or delegate decision making in certain situations, even though the leader is
ultimately accountable for the results
True or false
True
Stoyan's team compromises several veterans who are experts in their roles, and who also
have a firm understanding of the organization's processes and goals. Stoyan has recently
gotten feedback about gaps in the team's communication. He considers setting up a weekly
team meeting, but instead asks the team to determine the best way to address the
communication problem. Next, he authorizes them to execute their plan once they reach a
decision. According to the Hershey / Blanchard approach to leadership, which decision
making style does this demonstrate?
a) consultative
b) facilitative
c) delegative
d) directive
delegative
Soo is a director in a marketing company. When he tries to emphasize a particular
behavioral style as a leader, what should he consider?
a) the style most common among leaders
b) which style typically works best with most people
c) which style works best for him as a follower
d) the nature of the people he is trying to lead
the nature of the people he is trying to lead
Since the well-being of the company is dependent on its employees, it is impossible for the
needs of the follower and the needs of the organization to clash
True or false
False
According to the path-goal approach to leadership, a follower is best served be a single
leadership style instead of being forced to deal with a mixture of leadership styles
simultaneously
True or false
