BUSMHR 3200 EXAM 2 INKS QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Behavioral Theories of Leadership - Correct Answers -The OSU Leadership Studies,
University of Michigan Studies, Managerial Grid
Leadership - Correct Answers -The process whereby an individual influences a group of
individuals to achieve a common goal.
Management vs Leadership - Correct Answers -Management: Focuses more on the
current, stability and efficiency. Skills include planning, oeganizing, analytical thinking,
communicating. Leadership: Focused more on the future, promotes change and
adaptation. Leadership skills include strategic thinking, conceptual thinking,
innovation/creativity and inspiring.
Managerial Grid - Correct Answers -2 x 2 matrix with 5 leadership styles. Axis are
concern for people and concern for production. (include picture)
Contingency Theories: Situational Leadership - Correct Answers -Relationship vs. Task
Behavior
Presenteeism - Correct Answers -when employees show up but are sick or otherwise in
no condition to work productively
Fatigue - Correct Answers -A prolonged state of physical and mental exhaustion that
cannot simply be remedied by a good night's sleep
Tiredness - Correct Answers -Typically physical and short-term and is resolved by rest
and sleep
Primary Appraisals - Correct Answers -Perceptions of whether a stressor is irrelevant,
positive, or negative
Secondary Appraisals - Correct Answers -Perceptions of how able you are to cope with
a given demand
High Relationship Behavior, Low Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - Correct
Answers -Participating (S3) - Share ideas and facilitate in decision making
, High Relationship Behavior, High Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - Correct
Answers -Selling (S2) - Explain decisions/ provide opportunity for clarification
Low Relationship Behavior, Low Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - Correct
Answers -Delegating (S4) - Turn over responsibility for decisions and implementation
Low Relationship Behavior, High Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - Correct
Answers -Telling (S1) - Provide specific instructions and closely supervise performance
Path-Goal Theory Leadership Behaviors - Correct Answers -Directive Leadership,
Supportive Leadership, Achievement Oriented Leadership, Participative Leadership,
Upward-influencing leadership
"Laissez-faire" Leadership - Correct Answers -Not assuming leadership responsibilities,
NOT a way to lead
Transactional Leadership - Correct Answers -Clarifying role requirements, task
requirements, accountabilities, etc. Providing positive and negative rewards for
performance
Transformational Leadership - Correct Answers -Provides a transformational change in
engagement of organizational members toward organizational goals. Not a substitute
for transactional leadership, but a complement to it. Transformational leaders are often
strong charismatic leaders as well
Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders - Correct Answers -- Self- confidence
- Vision
- Ability to articulate the vision and make it "real" to others
- Strong convictions about the vision
- Behavior that is out of the ordinary
- Strong abilities to manage change
- Environment/ resource sensitivity
Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices - Correct Answers -- Challenging the
process
- Inspiring a shared vision
- Enabling others to act
- Modeling the way
- Encouraging the heart
"Lincoln on Leadership" - Correct Answers -People, Character, Endeavor,
Communication
Zenger and Folkman's Competency Model - Correct Answers -Character, personal
capability, focus on results, interpersonal skills, leading change
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Behavioral Theories of Leadership - Correct Answers -The OSU Leadership Studies,
University of Michigan Studies, Managerial Grid
Leadership - Correct Answers -The process whereby an individual influences a group of
individuals to achieve a common goal.
Management vs Leadership - Correct Answers -Management: Focuses more on the
current, stability and efficiency. Skills include planning, oeganizing, analytical thinking,
communicating. Leadership: Focused more on the future, promotes change and
adaptation. Leadership skills include strategic thinking, conceptual thinking,
innovation/creativity and inspiring.
Managerial Grid - Correct Answers -2 x 2 matrix with 5 leadership styles. Axis are
concern for people and concern for production. (include picture)
Contingency Theories: Situational Leadership - Correct Answers -Relationship vs. Task
Behavior
Presenteeism - Correct Answers -when employees show up but are sick or otherwise in
no condition to work productively
Fatigue - Correct Answers -A prolonged state of physical and mental exhaustion that
cannot simply be remedied by a good night's sleep
Tiredness - Correct Answers -Typically physical and short-term and is resolved by rest
and sleep
Primary Appraisals - Correct Answers -Perceptions of whether a stressor is irrelevant,
positive, or negative
Secondary Appraisals - Correct Answers -Perceptions of how able you are to cope with
a given demand
High Relationship Behavior, Low Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - Correct
Answers -Participating (S3) - Share ideas and facilitate in decision making
, High Relationship Behavior, High Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - Correct
Answers -Selling (S2) - Explain decisions/ provide opportunity for clarification
Low Relationship Behavior, Low Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - Correct
Answers -Delegating (S4) - Turn over responsibility for decisions and implementation
Low Relationship Behavior, High Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - Correct
Answers -Telling (S1) - Provide specific instructions and closely supervise performance
Path-Goal Theory Leadership Behaviors - Correct Answers -Directive Leadership,
Supportive Leadership, Achievement Oriented Leadership, Participative Leadership,
Upward-influencing leadership
"Laissez-faire" Leadership - Correct Answers -Not assuming leadership responsibilities,
NOT a way to lead
Transactional Leadership - Correct Answers -Clarifying role requirements, task
requirements, accountabilities, etc. Providing positive and negative rewards for
performance
Transformational Leadership - Correct Answers -Provides a transformational change in
engagement of organizational members toward organizational goals. Not a substitute
for transactional leadership, but a complement to it. Transformational leaders are often
strong charismatic leaders as well
Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders - Correct Answers -- Self- confidence
- Vision
- Ability to articulate the vision and make it "real" to others
- Strong convictions about the vision
- Behavior that is out of the ordinary
- Strong abilities to manage change
- Environment/ resource sensitivity
Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices - Correct Answers -- Challenging the
process
- Inspiring a shared vision
- Enabling others to act
- Modeling the way
- Encouraging the heart
"Lincoln on Leadership" - Correct Answers -People, Character, Endeavor,
Communication
Zenger and Folkman's Competency Model - Correct Answers -Character, personal
capability, focus on results, interpersonal skills, leading change
