Question 1

According to the text, one of the reasons that subordinates follow the leadership manager is:&#10;A) fear of their authority&#10;B) the subordinate is a sycophant&#10;C) the employee does not know what else to do&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

In which style of leadership does the manager make his or her own decisions and then announces them to the subordinates?&#10;A) the tell style of leadership&#10;B) the sell style of leadership&#10;C) the consult style of leadership&#10;D) the join style of leadership

Accepted Answer

In the tell style of leadership, the manager makes the decisions and announces them to the subordinates without involving them in the decision-making process.

Question 3

In which leadership style does the manager not make a decision until he or she has presented the problem to members of the group and listened to advice and suggestions?&#10;A) the tell style of leadership&#10;B) the sell style of leadership&#10;C) the consult style of leadership&#10;D) the join style of leadership

Accepted Answer

The consult style of leadership involves the manager seeking advice and suggestions from group members before making a decision. The tell style involves the manager making decisions without consulting the group, the sell style involves the manager attempting to persuade the group to accept a decision already made, and the join style involves the manager relinquishing control to the group and letting them make the decision.

Question 4

In which style of leadership does the manager make the decisions and then try to persuade subordinates to accept the decisions?&#10;A) the tell style of leadership&#10;B) the sell style of leadership&#10;C) the consult style of leadership&#10;D) the join style of leadership

Accepted Answer

The sell style of leadership involves the manager making the decisions and then persuading subordinates to accept the decisions.

Question 5

In which leadership style does the manager delegate authority to make decisions to subordinates?&#10;A) the tell style of leadership&#10;B) the sell style of leadership&#10;C) the consult style of leadership&#10;D) the join style of leadership

Accepted Answer

The join style of leadership is also known as the delegating style, where the manager delegates authority to subordinates to make decisions. The manager is not involved in the decision-making process, but is available to provide guidance and support when necessary. This leadership style works well with highly experienced and competent team members who are capable of working independently.

Question 6

Which of the following are on Blake and Mouton's management grid?&#10;A) impoverished&#10;B) compliance&#10;C) team&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All three choices (impoverished, compliance, team) are on Blake and Mouton's management grid.

Question 7

Single-loop learning focuses on:&#10;A) openness&#10;B) thinking&#10;C) solving problems&#10;D) empathy

Accepted Answer

Single-loop learning is focused on solving problems. It refers to a process in which an organization or individual makes adjustments to their plans or actions in order to achieve the desired outcome. Therefore, C is the correct choice as it is the only option that directly relates to problem-solving.

Question 8

Building a shared vision means:&#10;A) providing a vision statement&#10;B) develop a vision and find ways for it to be achieved&#10;C) seeing things that are not there&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Building a shared vision involves developing a vision for a group or team and finding ways for it to be achieved. This process involves input and agreement from all members of the team to ensure everyone is on the same page and working towards a common goal. Simply providing a vision statement (A) or seeing things that are not there (C) do not accurately describe the process of building a shared vision. None of the above (D) is not the best answer as B is the correct choice.

Question 9

Is there a best style for effective direction, planning, and control of a police agency?&#10;A) Managers who balance both concern for people and concerns for production are the most effective managers.&#10;B) Likert found that managers who focused more attention on people were more successful than job-centered managers.&#10;C) A single style of leadership may not apply to all situations.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Each statement contributes to the understanding that effective management in a police agency (or any organization) requires a balance of focus on people, production, and adaptability to various situations, indicating that no single style is universally best.

Question 10

In choosing a leadership style, a manager must consider these major variables:&#10;A) personal relationships with members of the department&#10;B) the degree of structure in the task that the agency has been assigned to perform&#10;C) both a and b&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Both personal relationships with members of the department and the degree of structure in the task that the agency has been assigned to perform are important variables for a manager to consider when choosing a leadership style. The manager must have an understanding of their team members and their personalities, communication styles, and work styles in order to effectively lead them. Additionally, the level of structure in the task will impact which leadership style is most effective – for example, a highly structured task may require a more directive leadership style while a task with more creativity and flexibility may benefit from a more participative leadership style. Therefore, considering both personal relationships and task structure is essential for a manager to choose the most effective leadership style for their team.

Question 11

In reality leadership, the most effective manager will:&#10;A) change styles frequently&#10;B) let employees determine which style of leadership will be used&#10;C) advise subordinates ahead of time regarding which conditions will produce which style of leadership&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of In reality leadership, the most effective manager...

Question 12

According to the text, in reaching decisions, police managers are affected by:&#10;A) outside forces&#10;B) forces within themselves&#10;C) neighborhood forces&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, in reaching decisions,...

Question 13

According to Kouzes and Posner, people are willing to admire and follow leaders who are:&#10;A) honest&#10;B) consistent&#10;C) competent&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Kouzes and Posner, people are...

Question 14

According to the text, those leaders who challenge the process:&#10;A) are dissatisfied&#10;B) like their jobs&#10;C) initiate change&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, those leaders who...

Question 15

According to the text, in modeling the way, a police leader makes two commitments. The first is to set a positive example; the second is to:&#10;A) rule with an iron hand&#10;B) try to be everyone's friend&#10;C) set standards from which the department can benefit&#10;D) plan small wins

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, in modeling the...

Deck 4: Leadership Behavior Styles