OB Final Exam UPDATED Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Any attempt to control or manipulate the images related to a person, organization, or idea is
called - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- impression management
The use of expert power tends to result in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- commitment
The three primary reactions people have to attempts to manage or influence them are -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- resistance, compliance, or commitment
One's reputation is an example of ________ power - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- referent
__________ power is composed of sources of influence that you possess independent of your
position or job. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- personal
Which of the following is a "soft" influence tactic? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- rational
persuasion
___________ is superior to compliance because it is driven by intrinsic motivation -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- commitment
Getting someone in a good mood prior to making a request is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- ingratiation
___________ are based on the leader's attempt to delegate and assign work roles, which
results in the creation of in-group and out-group dyads - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- LMX
relationships
A lack of concern for others, impulsive behavior, and a lack of remorse or guilt when one's
actions harm others is known as - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- psychopathy
, When a leader is encouraging employees to question the status quo and seek innovative and
creative solutions to organizational problems, he or she is engaging in - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- intellectual stimulation
When a leader is trying to instill pride, respect, and trust within employees, he or she is
engaging in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- inspirational motivation
Which of the following is not one of the key leader behaviors that are part of transformational
leadership? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Creating an in-group
When a leader says to subordinates, in essence, "Let me provide tangible support to help you
reach your goals," he or she is engaging in: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- individualized
consideration
Leader-member exchange theory focuses on: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The leader's
relationships with followers
In Fiedler's model, ________ refers to the extent that a job has guidelines for how the job
should be completed. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- task structure
The use of manipulation, a cynical view of human nature, and a moral code that puts results
over principles is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- machiavellianism
When a leader is planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating work, he or she is
engaging in ________ behaviors. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- work facilitation
According to Fiedler's theory, a moderate-control situation favors a __________ leader. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- relationship-motivated
According to Fiedler's theory, a high-control situation favors a __________ leader. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- task-motivated
CORRECT Answers
Any attempt to control or manipulate the images related to a person, organization, or idea is
called - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- impression management
The use of expert power tends to result in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- commitment
The three primary reactions people have to attempts to manage or influence them are -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- resistance, compliance, or commitment
One's reputation is an example of ________ power - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- referent
__________ power is composed of sources of influence that you possess independent of your
position or job. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- personal
Which of the following is a "soft" influence tactic? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- rational
persuasion
___________ is superior to compliance because it is driven by intrinsic motivation -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- commitment
Getting someone in a good mood prior to making a request is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- ingratiation
___________ are based on the leader's attempt to delegate and assign work roles, which
results in the creation of in-group and out-group dyads - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- LMX
relationships
A lack of concern for others, impulsive behavior, and a lack of remorse or guilt when one's
actions harm others is known as - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- psychopathy
, When a leader is encouraging employees to question the status quo and seek innovative and
creative solutions to organizational problems, he or she is engaging in - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- intellectual stimulation
When a leader is trying to instill pride, respect, and trust within employees, he or she is
engaging in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- inspirational motivation
Which of the following is not one of the key leader behaviors that are part of transformational
leadership? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Creating an in-group
When a leader says to subordinates, in essence, "Let me provide tangible support to help you
reach your goals," he or she is engaging in: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- individualized
consideration
Leader-member exchange theory focuses on: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The leader's
relationships with followers
In Fiedler's model, ________ refers to the extent that a job has guidelines for how the job
should be completed. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- task structure
The use of manipulation, a cynical view of human nature, and a moral code that puts results
over principles is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- machiavellianism
When a leader is planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating work, he or she is
engaging in ________ behaviors. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- work facilitation
According to Fiedler's theory, a moderate-control situation favors a __________ leader. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- relationship-motivated
According to Fiedler's theory, a high-control situation favors a __________ leader. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- task-motivated
