MGMT 4470 - test 2 review questions with correct
answers
What theory is path goal theory based on? Correct Answer-Expectancy
theory of motivation
How can leaders improve expectancies and instrumentalities? Correct
Answer-- Make the path to performance goals clear and easy to travel
through with coaching and direction
- Remove obstacles and roadblocks to attaining performance goals and
outcomes
What leader behavior in path goal theory invites followers to share in the
decision making? Correct Answer-Participative leadership
In path goal theory, what leader behavior is supportive to followers with
an external locus of control to accomplish their goals? Correct Answer-
Directive Leadership
In path goal theory, what leader behavior is supportive when the
follower has a high need to excel? Correct Answer-Achievement-
oriented
What is the relationship between a leader and a follower called in LMX
theory? Correct Answer-Vertical Dyad Linkage
, If a follower receives more information, influence, confidence, and
concern than some other group members, that person is likely in which
category according to LMX theory? Correct Answer-Ingroup
Name a factor that influences whether a follower is likely to be in the
ingroup or the outgroup Correct Answer-- How well follower works
with the leader and how well the leader works with the follower
- How followers involve themselves in expanding their role
responsibilities with the leader determines whether they become in-
group or out-group participants
Name three outcomes of high quality LMX relationships between
leaders and followers. Correct Answer-- Less employee turnover
- More positive performance evaluations
- Higher frequency of promotions
- Greater organizational commitment
- More desirable work assignments
- Better job attitudes
- More attention and support from the leader
- Greater participation
- Faster career progress
- More Citizenship Behaviors
- Higher Commitment
- Higher Satisfaction
answers
What theory is path goal theory based on? Correct Answer-Expectancy
theory of motivation
How can leaders improve expectancies and instrumentalities? Correct
Answer-- Make the path to performance goals clear and easy to travel
through with coaching and direction
- Remove obstacles and roadblocks to attaining performance goals and
outcomes
What leader behavior in path goal theory invites followers to share in the
decision making? Correct Answer-Participative leadership
In path goal theory, what leader behavior is supportive to followers with
an external locus of control to accomplish their goals? Correct Answer-
Directive Leadership
In path goal theory, what leader behavior is supportive when the
follower has a high need to excel? Correct Answer-Achievement-
oriented
What is the relationship between a leader and a follower called in LMX
theory? Correct Answer-Vertical Dyad Linkage
, If a follower receives more information, influence, confidence, and
concern than some other group members, that person is likely in which
category according to LMX theory? Correct Answer-Ingroup
Name a factor that influences whether a follower is likely to be in the
ingroup or the outgroup Correct Answer-- How well follower works
with the leader and how well the leader works with the follower
- How followers involve themselves in expanding their role
responsibilities with the leader determines whether they become in-
group or out-group participants
Name three outcomes of high quality LMX relationships between
leaders and followers. Correct Answer-- Less employee turnover
- More positive performance evaluations
- Higher frequency of promotions
- Greater organizational commitment
- More desirable work assignments
- Better job attitudes
- More attention and support from the leader
- Greater participation
- Faster career progress
- More Citizenship Behaviors
- Higher Commitment
- Higher Satisfaction
