Question 1

A manager who has high concern for both people and production would be a ____ manager on the Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

A manager who has high concern for both people and production would fall under the category of Team Manager on the Leadership Grid, which is represented by the 9,9 coordinate. This type of manager values both the productivity of the organization and the well-being and development of their employees equally.

Question 2

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to which subordinates trust, respect, and have confidence in their leader, and vice versa?

Accepted Answer

Leader-member relations reflect the extent to which subordinates trust, respect, and have confidence in their leader and vice versa. It refers to the quality of the relationship between the leader and the members of the group, including mutual trust, respect, and obligation.

Question 3

As a property, _________ is the set of characteristics attributed to those who are perceived to use noncoercisve influence successfully.

Accepted Answer

The set of characteristics described in the question are typically associated with leadership, as opposed to other properties such as affect, behavior, personality, and management. Noncoercive influence is a key aspect of leadership, and individuals who are perceived to use this style successfully are often described as effective leaders.

Question 4

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

Accepted Answer

The path-goal theory of leadership suggests that a leader's behavior is contingent upon the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of their subordinates. This theory posits that the effectiveness of a leadership style is influenced by the personal characteristics of the subordinates (such as their needs, preferences, and perceived locus of control) and the environmental characteristics of the workplace (such as the task structure, the work group, and the authority system). These two types of situational factors determine how leaders should behave to effectively guide and support their followers.

Question 5

A manager who cares neither about people nor about production would be a ____ manager on the Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

A manager who does not care about both people and production would be placed at the lower left corner of the Leadership Grid, which represents a laissez-faire or ineffective style of leadership. This is the position with the lowest score for both concern for people and concern for production, which is represented by the 1,1 option.

Question 6

In LPC theory, what factor is presumed to have the second biggest effect on the favorableness of a situation?

Accepted Answer

Task structure is considered the second most important factor in determining the favorableness of a situation in LPC theory, following leader-member relations.

Question 7

What is the ideal manager according to the Leadership Grid?

Accepted Answer

The Leadership Grid, developed by Robert Blake and Jane Mouton, identifies the ideal manager as having a 9,9 style, which means high concern for both people and production.

Question 8

According to Vroom, a manager who makes the decision alone and then announces or "sells" it to the group is using a ____ style of subordinate participation.

Accepted Answer

The style described in the statement is the "decide" style, where the manager makes the decision alone and then communicates it to the group. This style involves low levels of subordinate participation and decision-making authority is solely held by the manager.

Question 9

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to whichthe leader can assign work, reward and punish employees, and recommend them for promotion?

Accepted Answer

Leader position power reflects the extent to which a leader can assign work, reward and punish employees, and recommend them for promotion.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Vroom's decision tree approach?

Accepted Answer

Vroom's decision tree approach does not assume that a high level of participation in decision making is best for all situations. Instead, it suggests that the level of participation should depend on the situation and the decision required.

Question 11

In LPC theory, what factor is presumed to have the third biggest effect on the favorableness of a situation?

Accepted Answer

Leader position power is considered the third most significant factor affecting the favorableness of a situation in the Leader Participation Model (LPM), following leader-member relations and task structure.

Question 12

Vroom's current formulation includes two different decision trees.One tree is to be used when the manager is primarily interested in making a timely decision.The other tree is to be used when the manager is interested in

Accepted Answer

Vroom's decision-making model includes a tree for developing subordinates' decision-making skills, focusing on participative leadership.

Question 13

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who clearly defines the leader-subordinate roles so that subordinates know what is expected of them is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State studies identified two categories of leader behavior: initiating structure and consideration. Initiating structure refers to a leader's ability to define and structure the roles of subordinates in order to achieve specific goals. Therefore, a leader who clearly defines the leader-subordinate roles so that subordinates know what is expected of them is exhibiting initiating-structure behavior.

Question 14

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, situational characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The situational characteristics mentioned in the question include group effectiveness, type of organization, and time pressures. Therefore, "none of these" cannot be chosen as the answer. On the other hand, "all of these" includes all the options provided, including situational characteristics, which makes it the incorrect answer. Hence, the best answer is D, which is the only option left.

Question 15

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to which atask is routine, simple, easily understood, and unambiguous?

Accepted Answer

Task structure factor reflects the extent to which a task is routine, simple, easily understood, and unambiguous in LPC theory. Choice B, C, D, and E are not related to this factor.

Question 16

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

Accepted Answer

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership emphasizes the importance of subordinate participation in decision making, allowing leaders to adapt their style based on the situation and the involvement level of their team members.

Question 17

A manager who is not concerned about people but exhibits high concern for production would be a ____ manager on the Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

The Leadership Grid categorizes leadership styles based on two dimensions: concern for production and concern for people. Option C (9,1) falls under the category of "task management" style, where the leader is highly concerned about production and less concerned about people. This type of manager tends to focus solely on achieving the task objective, often at the expense of the well-being and job satisfaction of their employees.

Question 18

One conclusion of the University of Michigan studies was that a leader who attempts to build effective work groups with high performance goals is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

The University of Michigan studies concluded that leaders who focus on building effective work groups and high performance goals exhibit employee-centered leader behavior, which emphasizes the well-being and development of team members.

Question 19

A middle of the road manager would be a ____ manager on the Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

A middle-of-the-road manager would be someone who balances task accomplishment and employee satisfaction, making them a 5,5 on the Leadership Grid. They are not too authoritarian nor too permissive, striking a balance between productivity and employee morale.

Question 20

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, subordinate characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Subordinate characteristics listed in the continuum of leadership behavior by Tannenbaum and Schmidt include need for independence, understanding of goals, tolerance for ambiguity, and readiness to assume responsibility. The problem itself is not considered a subordinate characteristic, but rather a factor that influences the level of leadership behavior needed from the leader.

Quiz 11: Traditional Leadership Approaches