BA 350 - Chung - Final Exam comprehensive Questions and Answers with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version

BA 350 - Chung - Final Exam comprehensive Questions
and Answers with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version
Question 1.
Type II - Behavioral
Correct Answer: Different from trait theories because behaviors can be trained.
Critique- doesn't account for the environment; purely descriptive; doesn't tell you
what to do or how to implement

Question 2.
Lewin's 3 Basic Types (Type II)
Correct Answer: 1. Autocratic- strong rules and regulations; not a lot of autonomy;
directive 2. Democratic- less rules; more autonomy; collaborative 3. Laissaez-faire-
leader gives up both authority and responsibility; leader is just kind of there

Question 3.
University of Michigan (Type II)
Correct Answer: 1. Production-centered- task oriented 2. Employee-centered-
realtionships *can only be one or the other

Question 4.
Ohio State (Type II)
Correct Answer: 1. Initiating Structure- defining and organizing work; clear roles;
regimented 2. Consideration- nurturing friendly and warm relationships; building trust
*you can be both

Question 5.
Scandinavian (Type II)
Correct Answer: 1. Development-oriented- valuing experimentation; seeking new
ideas; generating change; research is pretty strong

Question 6.
Type III - Fielder's Contingency Theory
Correct Answer: *About traits in situations. Some leaders are task-oriented while
others are relationship-oriented. The fit between the leader's need structure and their
situation will determine success. Positive- Strong leader-member relations. Critique-
Doesn't tell you what happens when there is a mismatch between the leader and the
situation. They imply that if there is a mismatch then you must change the situation,
which is a bit ridiculous.

,Question 7.
High LPC vs. Low LPC (Type III)
Correct Answer: High - would rate his/ her least liked employee in a good way. Low -
would rate his/ her least liked employee in a bad way *Low do best in unfavorable and
favorable situations. *High do best in the middle.

Question 8.
3 Determinants of Type III
Correct Answer: 1. Task Structure 2. Position Power 3. Leader member relatons *If
situation is High in all 3 then the situation is favorable. *If situation is Low in all 3 then
the situation is unfavorable.

Question 9.
Type IV - Path-Goal Theory
Correct Answer: About behaviors in situations. Leader is supposed to help clear the
path for employees to reach their goals. *Use leader behaviors that will be helpful and
not redundant or incongruent.

Question 10.
Leader Behaviors (Type IV - Path)
Correct Answer: 1. Directive- telling employees what to do; guidance; task-oriented 2.
Participative- consulting and getting suggestions before making decisions 3.
Achievement-oriented- set challenging goals and expect them to perform at a high
level 4. Supportive- friendly concern for follower; help them out with what they need
*Can show one or more of these behaviors

Question 11.
Environmental Contingency Factors (Type IV - Path)
Correct Answer: 1. Task Structure- lots of formal rules or not? 2. Formal Authority
System- Position power or not? 3. Work Group- How is the relationship in the work
group?

Question 12.
Subordinate Contingency Factors (Type IV - Path)
Correct Answer: 1. Locus of Control 2. Experience 3. Perceived Ability

Question 13.
Outcomes (Type IV - Path)
Correct Answer: 1. Performance 2. Satisfaction

, Question 14.
Type IV - Situational Leadership Model
Correct Answer: Amount of direction (task behavior) and amount of socioemotional
support (relationship behavior) needed in a given situation is determined by the
followers' level of readiness *Successful leaders adapt their behavior based on the
situation.

Question 15.
Task Behavior (Type IV - Situational)
Correct Answer: 1. sets goals, objectives and timelines 2. plans and organizes work in
advance 3. clarifies roles and responsibilities 4. shows or tells the follower how to do
a task 5. monitors and checks followers' work

Question 16.
Relationship Behavior (Type IV - Situational)
Correct Answer: 1. listens to followers problems 2. praises the follower for task
completion 3. asks for suggestions and ideas 4. facilitates follower problem solving 5.
encourages and reassures the follower

Question 17.
Quadrant Definitions (Type IV - Situational)
Correct Answer: 1. Telling - directing; instructing; modeling 2. Selling - coaching;
explaining; providing rationale 3. Participating - consulting; encouraging; facilitatiing
4. Delegating- empowering; giving responsibility; giving power to act

Question 18.
Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)
Correct Answer: 1. Ingroup- more responsibility; more rewards; more attention a.
members are more satisfied; have lower turnover rate; higher commitment; more
self-efficacy; more creativity; possess more positive communication 2. Outgroup-
less attraction; fewer rewards; managed by rules and policy; retaliate more; negative
communication

Question 19.
Emotional Intelligence and its 5 Dimensions
Correct Answer: 1. Self-Awareness 2. Self-Management- don't blow up when there is a
crisis; not impulsive; not anxious; doesn't throw tantrums 3. Self-Motivation-
persistent and resilient 4. Empathy- listen well; good communication 5. Social Skills-
networking; not burning birdges *Star performers have high Emotional Intelligence