BCOM 4300 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Four horsemen of communication - Correct answer-Criticism, Defensiveness,
Contempt, and Stonewalling.
Components of Ethical behavior - Correct answer-Moral sensitivity ( Recognition)
Moral Judgement, Moral Motivation, Moral Action
moral sensitivity - Correct answer-being aware that an ethical problem exists and
having an understanding of what impact different courses of action may have on
the people involved
moral judgement - Correct answer-the process people use to determine whether a
particular course of action is ethical or unethical
moral motivation - Correct answer-involves prioritizing moral values over other
personal values
moral action - Correct answer-Moral action feeds moral attitudes.
Mischel: ability to delay gratification linked to more positive outcomes in
adulthood
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, 1. What is path-goal theory, in general? What is it trying to do? - Correct answer-
Situational theory of leadership, Improving satisfaction and performance, How
leaders can adjust their communication and leadership style based on the nature of
followers
Understand the seven obstacles and how leaders can overcome them. - Correct
answer-Hinderance problem or hurdle that gets in the way
Effort ( Expectancy): people more motivated when effort leads to expected
outcome
Performance (Instrumentaltity)
Outcome/Reward (Valence)
What are the four leadership communication styles identified as part of path-goal
theory? - Correct answer-Directive Leadership- procedure related communication
Supportive Leadership- Relationship focused communication
Participative Leadership- communication designed to involve followers in
decisions
Achievement Oriented leadership- communication based on goal accomplishment
What is destructive leadership? What are its three defining characteristics? -
Correct answer-A process whereby an individual exercises excessive control and
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Answers
Four horsemen of communication - Correct answer-Criticism, Defensiveness,
Contempt, and Stonewalling.
Components of Ethical behavior - Correct answer-Moral sensitivity ( Recognition)
Moral Judgement, Moral Motivation, Moral Action
moral sensitivity - Correct answer-being aware that an ethical problem exists and
having an understanding of what impact different courses of action may have on
the people involved
moral judgement - Correct answer-the process people use to determine whether a
particular course of action is ethical or unethical
moral motivation - Correct answer-involves prioritizing moral values over other
personal values
moral action - Correct answer-Moral action feeds moral attitudes.
Mischel: ability to delay gratification linked to more positive outcomes in
adulthood
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, 1. What is path-goal theory, in general? What is it trying to do? - Correct answer-
Situational theory of leadership, Improving satisfaction and performance, How
leaders can adjust their communication and leadership style based on the nature of
followers
Understand the seven obstacles and how leaders can overcome them. - Correct
answer-Hinderance problem or hurdle that gets in the way
Effort ( Expectancy): people more motivated when effort leads to expected
outcome
Performance (Instrumentaltity)
Outcome/Reward (Valence)
What are the four leadership communication styles identified as part of path-goal
theory? - Correct answer-Directive Leadership- procedure related communication
Supportive Leadership- Relationship focused communication
Participative Leadership- communication designed to involve followers in
decisions
Achievement Oriented leadership- communication based on goal accomplishment
What is destructive leadership? What are its three defining characteristics? -
Correct answer-A process whereby an individual exercises excessive control and
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