MNGT 360 Chapter 12 Exam Questions Correctly Answered.

MNGT 360 Chapter 12 Exam Questions Correctly Answered. In LMX theory, the subset of subordinates who have a special relationship with the leader is called the ___________ -in-group. -out-group. -work group. -work team. - CORRECT ANSWER in-group According to Hersey and Blanchard, what does appropriate leader behavior depend on? -follower loyalty -follower readiness -follower personality -organizational budgets - CORRECT ANSWER follower readiness How many leadership styles does the Hersey and Blanchard model enumerate? -2 -3 -4 -5 - CORRECT ANSWER 4 Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary approaches to leadership through the eyes of followers? -Mentoring leadership -Transformational leadership -Attribution of leadership -Charismatic leadership - CORRECT ANSWER mentoring leadership Some individuals who commit illegal acts on behalf of the organization have been influenced by leaders with an exceptional degree of charisma. -True -False - CORRECT ANSWER True What type of leadership is focused on routine, regimented activities? -transactional leadership -transformational leadership -charismatic leadership -creative leadership - CORRECT ANSWER transactional leadershsip Strong leadership behaviors are generally required when situations have a high degree of _____________ -certainty. -predictability. -uncertainty. -intrinsic satisfaction. - CORRECT ANSWER intrinsic satisfaction Charles was a relatively new and inexperienced leader assigned to an experienced work group with long-standing performance norms and strong group cohesiveness. The norms and cohesiveness of the group were so strong that nothing Charles did to change things had much effect. This situation is known as a(n) __________ -organizational roadblock -in-group/out-group challenge. -leadership neutralizer. -leader-member exchange. - CORRECT ANSWER leadership neutralizer All leadership researchers agree that hierarchical leadership is always important. -True -False - CORRECT ANSWER False __________leadership refers to the demonstration of morally upright conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships, and the promotion of such conduct to followers. -Ethical -Charismatic -Level 5 -Transformational - CORRECT ANSWER Ethical Leaders who are "coaches" within an organization are typically LEAST likely to -select team members. -train group members. -resolve any conflict that may arise in a group. -oversee a group's day-to-day operations. - CORRECT ANSWER oversee a group's day-to-day operations Strategic leadership emphasizes the ability to lead change as its central focus. -True -False - CORRECT ANSWER False According to the LMX model, employees who are considered part of an in-group typically __________ -do not receive strong support from leadership. -are given more responsibility within the organization. -are assigned routine tasks that are not challenging. -receive fewer rewards from the organization. - CORRECT ANSWER are given more responsibility within the organization