MBA 757 Exam 2: Guaranteed Success With Expert
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Define boss-centered leadership Right Ans - -Use of authority by manager
-Theory X, autocratic, production-centered, initiating structure, directive
-Manager makes decisions and announces it
-Manager "sells" decision
-Manager presents idea and invites questions
Define employee-centered leadership Right Ans - -Area of freedom for
subordinates
-Theory Y, democratic, employee-centered, consideration, supportive,
function within defined limits, asks group to make decisions
-Manager presents problem, gets suggestions, makes decisons
Charismatic Leadership includes what? Right Ans - Envisioning-
articulating vision, setting high expectations.
Energizing- demonstrating excitement, seeking success.
Enabling- expressing support, empathizing.
What are the 2 dimensions of the Situational Approach (Hershey &
Blanchard)? Right Ans - Task- define roles, tasks explained.
Relationship- close relationship with group, open communication.
Level of follower maturity is based on what? Right Ans - Ability-
achievement motivation and education/experience.
Willingness- willingness to take on responsibility.
True or False: Leader style MUST be matched with the right situation or
maturity level Right Ans - TRUE
Telling Leadership Style Right Ans - High task
Low relationship
Very low maturity
, Selling Leadership Style Right Ans - High task
High relationship
Low maturity
Participating Leadership Style Right Ans - Low task
High relationship
High maturity
Delegating Leadership Style Right Ans - Low task
Low relationship
Very high maturity
Authentic Leadership Style Right Ans - -Makes sure that every follower
understands main message that guides the future direction you are pursuing
-Be consistent with your principles, values, and beliefs
-Provide appropriate reinforcing recognition for the contributions made by
each follower
-Build ownership in the mission you are pursing
-Build confidence, hope, optimism, and resiliency in yourself and others
What are the types of roles of leaders/managers? Right Ans -
Interpersonal, informational, and decisional
Interpersonal Role Right Ans - Arise directly from formal authority and
refer to relationship between the manager and others
Interpersonal Role - Figurehead Right Ans - Symbol of the organization
Interpersonal Role- Leader Right Ans - Motivates and encourages others
Interpersonal Role- Liason Right Ans - Spends more time interacting with
outsiders
Informational Role Right Ans - Based on time spent giving and receiving
information
Informational Role- Monitor Right Ans - Continuous scanning of the
environment
Solutions
Define boss-centered leadership Right Ans - -Use of authority by manager
-Theory X, autocratic, production-centered, initiating structure, directive
-Manager makes decisions and announces it
-Manager "sells" decision
-Manager presents idea and invites questions
Define employee-centered leadership Right Ans - -Area of freedom for
subordinates
-Theory Y, democratic, employee-centered, consideration, supportive,
function within defined limits, asks group to make decisions
-Manager presents problem, gets suggestions, makes decisons
Charismatic Leadership includes what? Right Ans - Envisioning-
articulating vision, setting high expectations.
Energizing- demonstrating excitement, seeking success.
Enabling- expressing support, empathizing.
What are the 2 dimensions of the Situational Approach (Hershey &
Blanchard)? Right Ans - Task- define roles, tasks explained.
Relationship- close relationship with group, open communication.
Level of follower maturity is based on what? Right Ans - Ability-
achievement motivation and education/experience.
Willingness- willingness to take on responsibility.
True or False: Leader style MUST be matched with the right situation or
maturity level Right Ans - TRUE
Telling Leadership Style Right Ans - High task
Low relationship
Very low maturity
, Selling Leadership Style Right Ans - High task
High relationship
Low maturity
Participating Leadership Style Right Ans - Low task
High relationship
High maturity
Delegating Leadership Style Right Ans - Low task
Low relationship
Very high maturity
Authentic Leadership Style Right Ans - -Makes sure that every follower
understands main message that guides the future direction you are pursuing
-Be consistent with your principles, values, and beliefs
-Provide appropriate reinforcing recognition for the contributions made by
each follower
-Build ownership in the mission you are pursing
-Build confidence, hope, optimism, and resiliency in yourself and others
What are the types of roles of leaders/managers? Right Ans -
Interpersonal, informational, and decisional
Interpersonal Role Right Ans - Arise directly from formal authority and
refer to relationship between the manager and others
Interpersonal Role - Figurehead Right Ans - Symbol of the organization
Interpersonal Role- Leader Right Ans - Motivates and encourages others
Interpersonal Role- Liason Right Ans - Spends more time interacting with
outsiders
Informational Role Right Ans - Based on time spent giving and receiving
information
Informational Role- Monitor Right Ans - Continuous scanning of the
environment
