LEADERSHIP & ETHICS EXAM 2; QUESTIONS
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Fiedler's Contingency theory - ANS-leadership is determined by situational factors; this
style may be relationship motivated or task motivated
Least preferred coworker (LPC) - ANS-measures the degree to which a leader
describes favorably or unfavorably an employee with whom they could work least well
A relationship motivated leader teds to describe their LPC in what terms? - ANS-
favorable
A task-motivated leader tends to describe their LPC in what term? - ANS-unfavorable
What three dimensions determines control? - ANS-leader member relations, task
structure, position power
Path goal theory by Robert House - ANS-specifies what the leader must do to achieve
high productivity and morale in a given situation
Path-goal theory: if tasks are unclear, you should go with... - ANS-directive style
Path-goal theory: if tasks are frustrating, stressful, and workers are apprehensive, you
should go with.. - ANS-supportive style
Path goal theory: if tasks are non-repetitive, workers are capable and motivated, then
you should go with... - ANS-participative style
Path goal theory: if tasks are unique or entrepreneurial and workers are competent and
committed, then you should go with... - ANS-achievement-oriented style
Situational leadership 2 by Kenneth Blanchard - ANS-explains how to match leadership
style to the capabilities of group members on a given task
, Effective leadership depends on what two behaviors? - ANS-Supporting behaviors and
directing behavior
An effective leader uses... - ANS-all four styles, depending on the situation and the
individual group member
The normative model has what five decision making styles? - ANS-decide, consult
(individual), consult (group), facilitate, and delegate
Cognitive resource theory - ANS-stress plays a key role in determining how a leader's
intelligence and experience affect outcomes
experience is more effective than intelligence in what situations? - ANS-stressful
intelligence is more valuable when ... - ANS-innovation is needed and stress is low
evidence based leadership - ANS-trend wherein leaders seek out and apply leadership
principles when faced with contingencies, situations, or crises
time-driven model of decision making is used when - ANS-a decision must be made
quickly
ethics - ANS-the study of moral obligations, or of seperating right from wrong; accepted
guidelines of behavior for groups or institutions
morals - ANS-individuals determination of what is right or wrong and are influenced by
an individuals' values
social responsibility - ANS-having obligations to society beyond the company's
economic obligations to owners or stockholders
High ethics and social responsibility are related to - ANS-good financial performance
legitimate power - ANS-lawful right to make decisions (CEO, CFO, COB) I can tell you
to work on weekends bc I'm your boss and your contract states you will
reward power - ANS-you have the capacity to tell ppl to do stuff bc you can reward ppl
such as cash bonuses or time off
coercive power - ANS-based on fear, when used, its a breach of trust (you had to make
me afraid? I don't trust you no more)
information power - ANS-controlling information such as incoming leads and inquiries,
the power is the access to information that others do not know
most important resource to leaders is - ANS-power
AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
100% GUARANTEE PASS
Fiedler's Contingency theory - ANS-leadership is determined by situational factors; this
style may be relationship motivated or task motivated
Least preferred coworker (LPC) - ANS-measures the degree to which a leader
describes favorably or unfavorably an employee with whom they could work least well
A relationship motivated leader teds to describe their LPC in what terms? - ANS-
favorable
A task-motivated leader tends to describe their LPC in what term? - ANS-unfavorable
What three dimensions determines control? - ANS-leader member relations, task
structure, position power
Path goal theory by Robert House - ANS-specifies what the leader must do to achieve
high productivity and morale in a given situation
Path-goal theory: if tasks are unclear, you should go with... - ANS-directive style
Path-goal theory: if tasks are frustrating, stressful, and workers are apprehensive, you
should go with.. - ANS-supportive style
Path goal theory: if tasks are non-repetitive, workers are capable and motivated, then
you should go with... - ANS-participative style
Path goal theory: if tasks are unique or entrepreneurial and workers are competent and
committed, then you should go with... - ANS-achievement-oriented style
Situational leadership 2 by Kenneth Blanchard - ANS-explains how to match leadership
style to the capabilities of group members on a given task
, Effective leadership depends on what two behaviors? - ANS-Supporting behaviors and
directing behavior
An effective leader uses... - ANS-all four styles, depending on the situation and the
individual group member
The normative model has what five decision making styles? - ANS-decide, consult
(individual), consult (group), facilitate, and delegate
Cognitive resource theory - ANS-stress plays a key role in determining how a leader's
intelligence and experience affect outcomes
experience is more effective than intelligence in what situations? - ANS-stressful
intelligence is more valuable when ... - ANS-innovation is needed and stress is low
evidence based leadership - ANS-trend wherein leaders seek out and apply leadership
principles when faced with contingencies, situations, or crises
time-driven model of decision making is used when - ANS-a decision must be made
quickly
ethics - ANS-the study of moral obligations, or of seperating right from wrong; accepted
guidelines of behavior for groups or institutions
morals - ANS-individuals determination of what is right or wrong and are influenced by
an individuals' values
social responsibility - ANS-having obligations to society beyond the company's
economic obligations to owners or stockholders
High ethics and social responsibility are related to - ANS-good financial performance
legitimate power - ANS-lawful right to make decisions (CEO, CFO, COB) I can tell you
to work on weekends bc I'm your boss and your contract states you will
reward power - ANS-you have the capacity to tell ppl to do stuff bc you can reward ppl
such as cash bonuses or time off
coercive power - ANS-based on fear, when used, its a breach of trust (you had to make
me afraid? I don't trust you no more)
information power - ANS-controlling information such as incoming leads and inquiries,
the power is the access to information that others do not know
most important resource to leaders is - ANS-power
