CPL EXAM 2 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Style theory - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅aka behavioral theory
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅
Paternalistic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅shifts between country club and authority-
compliance/controlling styles to reward loyalty and discourage being challenged, divergent
thinking, or noncompliance
opportunistic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Behaviors fluctuate among all styles based on
self-interest as a means to manipulate or exploit opportunities for personal gain 9
Enthusiastic Beginner - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Follower development level of low
competence levels but high commitment and motivation
Disillusioned learner - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Follower development level of low to
some competence and low commitment (shine wears off)
Capable but cautious contributor - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Follower development level
of moderate to high competence and variable commitment (dedicated but not fully
Self reliant achiever - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Follower development level of high
competence and high commitment, self confidence and enthuiasm (set loose and can be leader
themselves)
situational leadership theory - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅leadership theory thinking about
the needs of followers
1. Setting Clear Goals
2. Diagnosing Followers' Development (relative to the goals) a. Development is understood as
mastery of skills needed to accomplish the goal and positive attitude about accomplishing it
, 3. Match Leader Style to Followers' Developmental Levels (competence and commitment)
Path goal theory ⭐️ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a leadership theory that states that leaders
can increase subordinate satisfaction and performance by clarifying and clearing the paths to
goals and by increasing the number and kinds of rewards available for goal attainment. (how to
make the path to the goal better)
does not address entire teams- more individual
directive - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅situational leadership behavior providing structure to
the work experience so expectations and pathways to work goal attainment are clear
supportive - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅situational leadership behavior displays concern for
the needs of a subordinate and contributes to a psychologically safe work environment that is
friendly and communicates concern
Particiapative - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅situational leadership behavior involves the
subordinate in key work processes and decision making
Achievement Oriented - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅situational leadership behavior
promotes a culture of excellence by offering challenging opportunities and expressing
confidence in subordinate
Intervenininng motivation variable - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅uncontrollable variables
that effect motivation in path goal theory
How do the new theories reflect on previous leadership knowlege - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅deconstruct and commodify leadership knowledge
how does this cluster require dialectical thinking? (great short answer question) - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅
ANSWERS
Style theory - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅aka behavioral theory
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅
Paternalistic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅shifts between country club and authority-
compliance/controlling styles to reward loyalty and discourage being challenged, divergent
thinking, or noncompliance
opportunistic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Behaviors fluctuate among all styles based on
self-interest as a means to manipulate or exploit opportunities for personal gain 9
Enthusiastic Beginner - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Follower development level of low
competence levels but high commitment and motivation
Disillusioned learner - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Follower development level of low to
some competence and low commitment (shine wears off)
Capable but cautious contributor - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Follower development level
of moderate to high competence and variable commitment (dedicated but not fully
Self reliant achiever - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Follower development level of high
competence and high commitment, self confidence and enthuiasm (set loose and can be leader
themselves)
situational leadership theory - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅leadership theory thinking about
the needs of followers
1. Setting Clear Goals
2. Diagnosing Followers' Development (relative to the goals) a. Development is understood as
mastery of skills needed to accomplish the goal and positive attitude about accomplishing it
, 3. Match Leader Style to Followers' Developmental Levels (competence and commitment)
Path goal theory ⭐️ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a leadership theory that states that leaders
can increase subordinate satisfaction and performance by clarifying and clearing the paths to
goals and by increasing the number and kinds of rewards available for goal attainment. (how to
make the path to the goal better)
does not address entire teams- more individual
directive - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅situational leadership behavior providing structure to
the work experience so expectations and pathways to work goal attainment are clear
supportive - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅situational leadership behavior displays concern for
the needs of a subordinate and contributes to a psychologically safe work environment that is
friendly and communicates concern
Particiapative - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅situational leadership behavior involves the
subordinate in key work processes and decision making
Achievement Oriented - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅situational leadership behavior
promotes a culture of excellence by offering challenging opportunities and expressing
confidence in subordinate
Intervenininng motivation variable - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅uncontrollable variables
that effect motivation in path goal theory
How do the new theories reflect on previous leadership knowlege - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅deconstruct and commodify leadership knowledge
how does this cluster require dialectical thinking? (great short answer question) - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅
