Rio Salado Community College : MGT 251/ MGT251 Week 9, 10 and 11 Quizzes | answered latest 2025/26.

Rio Salado Community College : MGT 251/ MGT251 Week 9, 10 and 11 Quizzes | answered latest 2025/26. Questionmark Perception 5/4/25, 9:59 PM May 04 2025 | Logged in as : SAR2170373 PLEASE NOTE: Rio Salado College uses software that uncovers plagiarism from student to student and other data sources on the Internet. If a student is found to have plagiarized content, grade consequences will be applied in accordance with departmental policies. Question Feedback Introduction Assessment Feedback Thank you for your participation in this assignment. Your work has been submitted to your instructor. Total score: 17 out of 20, 85% Which leadership style involves a leader who dictates policy and procedure without seeking input from the group? Question Feedback 1 of 20 Participative Delegative Authoritarian Transformational 1 out of 1 Correct!! Under which leadership style does a leader provide little or no guidance and leave decision-making up to the group? Question Feedback 2 of 20 Authoritarian ParticipativeQuestionmark Perception 5/4/25, 9:59 PM Delegative Transactional 1 out of 1 Correct!! Which type of trust is based on the behavioral predictability that comes from a history of interaction? Question Feedback 3 of 20 Identification-based trust Deterrence-based trust Emotional-based trust Knowledge-based trust 1 out of 1 Correct!! In what situations is a charismatic leader more likely to be successful? Question Feedback 4 of 20 Routine operations and stability Time of crisis or stress, Need for change, New goals or direction, Dramatic symbols Highly skilled workforce Lack of emotional connection with followers 1 out of 1 Correct!! Which leadership style emphasizes meeting the needs of the team and practicing it daily? Question Feedback 5 of 20 CharismaticQuestionmark Perception 5/4/25, 9:59 PM Transformational Servant Participative 1 out of 1 Correct!! Which workplace trend is mentioned as a new productivity killer in the Gallup findings? Question Feedback 6 of 20 Employee Engagement Slump Quiet Quitting Hybrid Work Mental Health Struggles 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: Mental Health Struggles What did Kurt Lewin and his team identify as the three basic leadership styles in 1939? Question Feedback 7 of 20 Authoritative, Democratic, Transformational Authoritarian, Participative, Delegative Charismatic, Servant, Transactional Visionary, Pacesetting, Coaching 1 out of 1 Correct!! According to Gallup's findings of 2022, which of the following is identified as a significant issue in Question Feedback 8 of 20Questionmark Perception 5/4/25, 9:59 PM leadership? Increased employee engagement Hybrid work challenges Confusion about office culture Reduced focus on mental health 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: Hybrid work challenges What is the key takeaway regarding trust, according to the lesson content? Question Feedback 9 of 20 Avoid trust in the workplace. Build mistrust to test loyalty. Be trustworthy. Depend on organizational growth for trust. 1 out of 1 Correct!! What is the most fragile type of trust, based on the fear of reprisal if trust is violated? Question Feedback 10 of 20 Knowledge-based trust Identification-based trust Deterrence-based trust Emotional-based trust 1 out of 1 Correct!! QuestionQuestionmark Perception 5/4/25, 9:59 PM What benefit does a mentor/mentee relationship provide to senior executives? Feedback 11 of 20 Reduced workload Unfiltered access to lower echelons' attitudes and sentiments Increased motivation Limited exposure to organizational issues 1 out of 1 Correct!! What distinguishes a team leader's role from that of a traditional leader in an organization? Question Feedback 12 of 20 Emphasis on individualism Command-and-control aspects Strong authoritarian style Facilitation and sharing information 1 out of 1 Correct!! How many categories has Daniel Goleman identified in his leadership styles based on Emotional Intelligence (EI)? Question Feedback 13 of 20 Three Five Six Eight 1 out of 1 Correct!!Questionmark Perception 5/4/25, 9:59 PM What is the primary focus of formal mentor programs, as mentioned in the content? Question Feedback 14 of 20 Increase engagement Enhance productivity Share knowledge Improve culture 1 out of 1 Correct!! What is a potential drawback of the participative leadership style? Question Feedback 15 of 20 Lack of productivity Communication failures Overemphasis on authority Strict supervision 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: Communication failures What does John Kotter propose as the primary focus of leadership according to the lesson? Question Feedback 16 of 20 Coping with change Coping with complexity Planning and budgeting Organizing and staffing 1 out of 1 Correct!!Questionmark Perception 5/4/25, 9:59 PM Which leadership style involves an exchange between followers and leaders dealing with daily tasks? Question Feedback 17 of 20 Charismatic Transformational Transactional Servant 1 out of 1 Correct!! According to the lesson, what does Principle 1 of trust emphasize regarding organizational growth? Question Feedback 18 of 20 Growth accelerates trust-building. Growth can mask mistrust. Mistrust is unrelated to organizational growth. Growth leads to a decline in trust. 1 out of 1 Correct!! What is trust, as defined in the lesson? Question Feedback 19 of 20 A negative expectation of opportunistic behavior A positive expectation of opportunistic behavior A positive expectation that another individual will not act opportunistically A neutral expectation of another individual's behavior 1 out of 1 Correct!!Questionmark Perception 5/4/25, 9:59 PM What are the four common personality traits of charismatic leaders? Question Feedback 20 of 20 Confidence, Energy, Communication skills, Image Authoritarianism, Patience, Delegation, Motivation Vision, Inspiration, Collaboration, Empathy Self-awareness, Integrity, Authenticity, Empathy 1 out of 1 Correct!!Questionmark Perception 5/12/25, 6:09 PM May 12 2025 | Logged in as : SAR2170373 PLEASE NOTE: Rio Salado College uses software that uncovers plagiarism from student to student and other data sources on the Internet. If a student is found to have plagiarized content, grade consequences will be applied in accordance with departmental policies. Question Feedback Introduction Assessment Feedback Thank you for your participation in this assignment. Your work has been submitted to your instructor. Total score: 16 out of 20, 80% According to Tom Peters, what is the secret to capitalizing on the chaos view? Question Feedback 1 of 20 A rigid organizational structure A customer-responsive approach A focus on permanent hierarchies Avoiding organizational change when possible 1 out of 1 Correct!! According to the lesson, how many different roles are typically needed on a team? Question Feedback 2 of 20 5 7 9 11Questionmark Perception 5/12/25, 6:09 PM 1 out of 1 Correct!! The chaos view of management proposes a rigid, unchanging organizational structure. Question Feedback 3 of 20 True False 1 out of 1 Correct!! What is a distinguishing feature of a team that sets it apart from a group? Question Feedback 4 of 20 Shared norms Common goal Individual accountability Task complexity 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: Common goal The Contingency View holds that effective management depends on various factors such as organizational size. Question Feedback 5 of 20 True False 1 out of 1Questionmark Perception 5/12/25, 6:09 PM Correct!! What three essential skills are mentioned in the lesson as imperative for a successful team? Question Feedback 6 of 20 Leadership, creativity, and communication Technical expertise, problem-solving, and decision-making Independence, adaptability, and teamwork Interpersonal skills, goal-setting, and adaptability 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: Technical expertise, problem-solving, and decision-making In Team-Based structures, where does the control shift from? Question Feedback 7 of 20 Employees to upper management Upper management to employees Teams to external factors Teams to individual team members 1 out of 1 Correct!! Individual preferences towards working in a team have no impact on team success. Question Feedback 8 of 20 True False 1 out of 1 Correct!!Questionmark Perception 5/12/25, 6:09 PM What does team efficacy refer to? Question Feedback 9 of 20 The team's ability to minimize social loafing The team's belief in its ability to achieve results The team's level of conflict The team's adherence to specific goals 1 out of 1 Correct!! What do self-managed teams require for success? Question Feedback 10 of 20 Low commitment from the organization External leadership High task complexity High level of commitment from the organization 1 out of 1 Correct!! How does the decision-making process differ in team-based organizations compared to traditional ones? Question Feedback 11 of 20 Decisions are made solely by team leaders Decisions are made by managers and passed down to employees Decisions are made collectively by teams and coordinated with other teams Decisions are predetermined and outlined in formal documents 1 out of 1Questionmark Perception 5/12/25, 6:09 PM Correct!! What does minimizing social loafing in a team involve? Question Feedback 12 of 20 Holding members accountable for productivity Encouraging individualism Ignoring team goals Avoiding conflict within the team 1 out of 1 Correct!! What is synergy in the context of a team? Question Feedback 13 of 20 Individual efforts combined are less than the sum of their parts The process of combining actions for a total effect greater than individual actions Mutual disagreement within a team Lack of coordination among team members 1 out of 1 Correct!! In a team-based organization, what is the focus of differentiation? Question Feedback 14 of 20 Based on individual skills Based on specific tasks Based on formal documentation Based on projects and not functionQuestionmark Perception 5/12/25, 6:09 PM 1 out of 1 Correct!! Which feature is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of a team? Question Feedback 15 of 20 Mutual accountability Trust and collaboration Individual goals Synergy 1 out of 1 Correct!! What work design features motivate a team? Question Feedback 16 of 20 Routine, repetitive tasks, and predictable work Autonomy, skill variety, task identity, and task significance No more than three unique challenges or goals Unstructured and repetitive work 1 out of 1 Correct!! Conflict around task content is generally detrimental to a team's success. Question Feedback 17 of 20 True False 1 out of 1 Correct!!Questionmark Perception 5/12/25, 6:09 PM Self-managed teams often have external leadership to guide their work. Question Feedback 18 of 20 True False 1 out of 1 Correct!! In a work group, members primarily interact to: Question Feedback 19 of 20 Achieve individual goals Generate positive synergy Share a common vision Enhance individual performance 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: Achieve individual goals According to the Systems View, an organization should only consider its internal subsystems, not external factors. Question Feedback 20 of 20 True False 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: FalseQuestionmark Perception 5/12/25, 6:09 PM Close the browserQuestionmark Perception 5/18/25, 7:14 PM May 18 2025 | Logged in as : SAR2170373 PLEASE NOTE: Rio Salado College uses software that uncovers plagiarism from student to student and other data sources on the Internet. If a student is found to have plagiarized content, grade consequences will be applied in accordance with departmental policies. Question Feedback Introduction Assessment Feedback Thank you for your participation in this assignment. Your work has been submitted to your instructor. Total score: 16 out of 20, 80% According to the lesson, how does span of control relate to organizational efficiency? Question Feedback 1 of 20 Wider spans of control complicate communication and decrease employee creativity. Smaller spans of control save money and encourage tight supervision. Wider spans of control save money and increase efficiency. Narrow spans of control lead to higher payroll costs. 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: Wider spans of control save money and increase efficiency. In a centralized organization, upper management makes decisions, and lower management carries out those decisions. Question Feedback 2 of 20 True FalseQuestionmark Perception 5/18/25, 7:14 PM 1 out of 1 Correct!! Span of control deals with the number of superiors a manager can effectively direct, and wider spans of control are generally considered much less efficient. Question Feedback 3 of 20 True False 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: False What characterizes a simple organizational structure? Question Feedback 4 of 20 High degree of departmentalization Narrow spans of control Decentralized authority Little formalization 1 out of 1 Correct!! What is a key element of the Holacracy organizational structure? Question Feedback 5 of 20 Clearly defined job descriptions Hierarchical organization with multiple levels of management Roles instead of job descriptions, with circles and a governance process Narrow spans of control with centralized decision makingQuestionmark Perception 5/18/25, 7:14 PM 1 out of 1 Correct!! In the context of environmental uncertainty, what does volatility refer to? Question Feedback 6 of 20 The degree of heterogeneity in the environment The level of unpredictable change in the environment The concentration of environmental elements The degree to which an environment can support growth 1 out of 1 Correct!! What is a characteristic of the matrix organizational structure? Question Feedback 7 of 20 Narrow spans of control Dual lines of authority Little formalization Decentralized decision making 1 out of 1 Correct!! Unity of command, a concept associated with chain of command, emphasizes that a subordinate should only have one superior to whom they are directly responsible. Question Feedback 8 of 20 True FalseQuestionmark Perception 5/18/25, 7:14 PM 1 out of 1 Correct!! According to the passage, narrow spans of control tend to complicate communication, encourage tight supervision, and hinder employee creativity. Question Feedback 9 of 20 True False 1 out of 1 Correct!! Chain of command is the line of authority from the top of the organization to the lowest level, ensuring clarity about reporting relationships. Question Feedback 10 of 20 True False 1 out of 1 Correct!! Who introduced the concept of the chain of command, separation of jobs, power, and authority in organizational structures? Question Feedback 11 of 20 Max Weber Jack Welch Frederick Taylor Henri Fayol 1 out of 1Questionmark Perception 5/18/25, 7:14 PM Correct!! Departmentalization is the process by which jobs are grouped together, and it can be based on factors such as function, product, geography, process, or customer. Question Feedback 12 of 20 True False 1 out of 1 Correct!! In a team-based organizational structure, what is emphasized? Question Feedback 13 of 20 Hierarchy and rank Departmental barriers Generalists as well as specialists Chain of command 1 out of 1 Correct!! What is a characteristic of a boundaryless organizational structure? Question Feedback 14 of 20 Emphasis on vertical and horizontal boundaries Stifled interactions between departments Flattening of hierarchy and minimizing status and rank Highly formalized rules and regulations 1 out of 1 Correct!!Questionmark Perception 5/18/25, 7:14 PM In the 1930s, what prompted a shift towards more standardized organizational structures? Question Feedback 15 of 20 Technological advancements Economic demands Human relations theory Globalization trends 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: Human relations theory What is one disadvantage of bureaucratic organizational structures? Question Feedback 16 of 20 Increased communication between departments Silos in which functional areas often don't talk to each other Enhanced creativity and empowerment Efficient allocation of specialists 1 out of 1 Correct!! What is work specialization, as described in the lesson? Question Feedback 17 of 20 A method to increase employee accountability The degree to which activities are divided into separate jobs A concept introduced by Henry Ford for efficient task execution A strategy to decrease employee engagementQuestionmark Perception 5/18/25, 7:14 PM 0 out of 1 The correct answer is: The degree to which activities are divided into separate jobs Who coined the term "boundaryless organization"? Question Feedback 18 of 20 Brian Robertson Jack Welch Max Weber Frederick Taylor 1 out of 1 Correct!! In departmentalization, how might jobs be grouped together based on common tasks? Question Feedback 19 of 20 By employee seniority By job complexity By product, function, geography, process, or customer By employee preferences 1 out of 1 Correct!! What does formalization refer to in the context of organizational structure? Question Feedback 20 of 20 The degree to which jobs within the organization are standardized The level of formality in employee dress code The process of creating formal documentation for all tasksQuestionmark Perception 5/18/25, 7:14 PM Close the browser The degree of employee empowerment 1 out of 1 Correct!!