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1. Which was not a recommendation for effective followers?
a. verify the accuracy of information you provide to the leader
b. point out specific weaknesses in a plan of proposals made by the leader
c. be assertive but diplomatic about resolving role ambiguity
d. point out when a leader is being defensive about suggestion
2.Which statement about implicit leadership theories is least accurate
a. implicit theories influence a person's evaluation of leaders
b. implicit theories usually involve assumptions about effective leadership
c. implicit theories can result in biased ratings of a leader's behavior
d. implicit theories are seldom found in intelligent people
3. Effective managers are least likely to have which of the following traits
a. high self confidence
b. high need for affiliation
c. achievement orientation
d. internal locus of control orientation
4. A very narcissistic leader is most likely to
a. have empathy and concern for subordinates
b. perceive human relationships in complex terms
c. become preoccupied with power and prestige
d. seek objective advice from subordinates and peers
5. A leader with a socialized power concern is more likely to
a. socialize with subordinates
b. ask subordinates to attend social events
c. clarify social objectives for subordinated
d. empower subordinates
6. What is the best conclusion about the traits of managers
a. a leader who is intelligent and highly motivated will be effective in any situation
b. a leader who is weak on any key trait is unlikely to be effective
c. some traits improve the chance of being effective, but their relative importance depends on the situation
d. the trait approach provides no useful insights about effective leadership
7. Which of the following was not recommended as a guideline for contingent leadership?
a. use more planning to prepare for a long, complex task
b. provide more direction to people with independent work roles
c. be more supportive to people who have a stressful task
d. provide more direction and briefings when there is a crisis
8. Which of the following was recommended as a guideline for contingent leadership
a. make contingency plans to prepare for any possible problem
b. hold more meetings to involve people when a crisis occurs
c. maintain a high level of situational awareness
d. rely on previously effective practices when there is rapid change
9. The central explanatory process in Path-goal Theory of leadership is
a. the influence of leader expectations on subordinate behavior
b. the influence of leader expectations on subordinate expectations
c. the influence of leader behavior on subordinate expectation
d. the influence of leader behavior on group processes
10. According to Path-goal theory, supportive leadership contributes most to subordinate satisfaction and motivation when the task is
a. tedious and stressful
b. important and meaningful
c. complex and variable
d. interesting and enjoyable
11. According to Path-goal Theory, directive leadership is most effective when
a. the task is simple and repetitive
b. work roles are ambiguous
c.the task is tedious and stressful
d.work roles are interdependent