Leadership Exam 1

Which of the following statements best describes situational leadership?

Different situations demand different kinds of leadership

The behavioral approach emphasizes which two types of leader behaviors?

task and relationship

what two leadership dimensions are highlighted in the situational approach?

directive and supportive behavior

The problem-solving component of the skills model ___.

demonstrates ability to construct organizational solutions

a leader who is task-oriented would most likely demonstrate which behavior?

an ability to organize and facilitate work production

the four key elements of the definition of leadership used in the text are__.

process, influence, group, goal

The situational leadership model is divided into two parts:

leadership style and follower development level

The skills approach, like the trait approach, takes a(n) ____ perspective on leadership.

leader-centered

a leader who gives follower instructions about how and when goals should be achieved and supervises them carefully is using ____ behaviors.

directing

sven is meeting his new team for the first time. he introduces himself and invites each team member to share interesting facts about themselves unrelated to work. Sven is demonstrating which type of leader behavior?

relationship

the “natural leader” trait definition of leadership ____.

is restricted to those with inborn talent, qualities, or characteristics about developing leadership skills

the problem-solving competency in the skills model is most similar to ____.

Katz’s conceptual skill

what does the skill approach assume about leadership?

Leadership skills can be learned and developed

chief executive officers of any company have ____.

legitimate power

Katz’s approach to leadership attempted to transcend the problems of which leadership approach?

trait (Katz)

you are president of a large corporation. At a typical monthly meeting, each of your vice presidents gives a standard area report. In the past, these reports have been good, and the VPs seem satisfied with their work. Based on SSII, which leadership style should you exhibit at the next meeting?

low supportive- low directive

Fatima is a 2nd grade teacher who felt unprepared to switch to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. she is trying to navigate the challenges of limited computer and internet access for herself and her students. Fatima’s experience is an example of which type of environmental influence?

external

which leadership style on Blake and Mouton’s Leadership grid has low concern for people and high concern for production?

authority- compliance

a leader who struggles to get her team to complete complex tasks in a timely manner is most likely experiencing which type of environmental influence?

internal

you are the owner of a small catering company and have recently hired a skilled baker to add to your staff. when business is slow, however, you need the baker to help prepare other kids of foods. some of the processes ( like deboning fish and preparing soup stock) are complicated and require detailed training. what style should you use under these circumstances?

high directive- low supportive

which leadership style on Blake and Mouton’ s leadership grid has high concern for people and low concern for production?

country-club management

who is responsible for the leadership process?

followers and and leaders

Mumford’s skills model contend that leadership outcomes are the direct result of ____.

a leader’s competencies

who is displaying coercive leadership behavior?

yummy leverages her team to make progress on her individual goals

you are leader of a group for a class. the other group members seem insecure about whether they can complete the project, but it is apparent that they are competent enough to do a god job. in prior meeting you have been coaching them on the project . based on SLII, which leadership style might you use at the next meeting allow group members to take a more active role in completing the project?

S3

based on the skills approach, how would you define leadership skills?

the knowledge and competencies necessary to accomplish goals

the director of your department attends one weekly meeting. other than that, the director is seldom at the office and rarely responds to e-mails when you send questions pertaining to them organization. according to the leadership grid, this is an example of ____.

impoverished management

the primary functions of leadership are ____.

establishing direction, aligning people, inspiring other

you are the leader of a small jazz band composed of four of years peers who have never been in a jazz group before. as the leader of the band, you have been very straightforward about how the band will function. you have clearly described each of the members’ roles, and they are starting to catch on to how the group works. what style should you exhibit next to help your peers take a more independent role in jazz band?

S2

difference between management and leadership include ____.

leaders are emotionally involved, whereas managers have low emotional involvement

your boss uses a balanced approach by creating a positive work environment while also instructing employees about what tasks to do and when they should be completed. according to the leadership grid, this is an example of which leadership style?

middle-of-the road management

defining leadership as a process means _____.

it is a transactional event between leader and followers

the SLII model is equally interested in the development level of follower. the development level SLII refers to

the degree to which followers have the capability and motivation to accomplish tasks

according to Katz’s skills model, technical skills are most important for which level of management?

lower and middle management

your parents and older siblings are all successful elected officials. after graduation, it is suggested by many that you should seek office, and in turn, they offer you their support. which best describe the leadership approach being demonstrated by your supporters?

trait perspective (elected officials)

eleanor’s boss really does not understand the technical aspects

I have emerged as the team leader

according to the SLII model, followers who exhibit some competence but have low commitment are at which development level?

D2

at the upper-management level in an organizational ___.

technical skills are less important than human skills

when leadership researchers analyze the personality differences between effective leaders and ineffective ones, they are

trait approach (personality)

Dimitri is in charge of hiring a new manager for the first shift on the production line. according to Katz’s model, Dimitri should be looking for a person with ____.

technical skills (dimitri

Arvid works at a new smoothie should that has not yet made a profit. the boss tells Arvid and the other workers that whoever sells more than 30 smoothies during their daily shift will earn a bonus. Arvid’s boss is primarily using what type of functions?

management by developing an incentive program to solve a problem.

imagine that you were recently hired by the organization of your dreams. your education and experience complement your new position perfectly. accordingly to the situational model, your level of development as a new employees best matches which level?

D4

Claudia is a line supervisor at a bagel factory. Applying Katz’s skills model, what skills does Claudia need to be an effective leader?

technical and human skills

according to the behavioral approach, the key to being an effective leader is based on ____.

a leaders ability to balance task and relationship behavior

a process view of leadership means that ____.

anyone can learn leadership and emerge as a leader

a supervisory- level manager of a company who applies the level of technical skills to the degrees delineated in Katz’s model ____.

is more “ hands-on” with producing the company’s product than interacting with staff

Tamar is a manager in her accounting firm. her job responsibilities include working closely with employees, ensuring that they are familiar with the tax laws and software programs used within the company. she is not responsible for helping the firm shape its vision for growth. applying Katz’s skills model, at what level of management its Tamar?

supervisory management

at work, you are on a team of people searching for a new CEO. everyone agree the new CEO needs to have excellent leadership skills, so your team starts writing the job description. which phase would you use in the job description to reflect your search for a leader?

searching for a change agent and creative thinker

your coach thinks Daniel should be the team leader because Daniel is strong, confident, and intelligent. the coach is using which viewpoint of leadership?

trait (Daniel)

according to Katz’s skills model, conceptual skills are most important for which level of management ?

CEOs and senior officers

one characteristic of traits is that they are ___.

relatively unchanging

the goal of the trait approach is to ____.

distinguish leaders from nonleaders

Mumford’s skill-based model includes which of these main components?

individual attributes

Mary has worked in the mailroom for 2 years. management is considering promoting Mary to manager of the mailroom because they believe she demonstrates intelligence, sociability , and determination. what approach is management using in assessing Mary?

trait approach (Mary)

Erdem has a genius-level IQ and was therefore selected to participate in a leadership development program at work. however, after he is promoted, it becomes apparent that his team is struggling because his ideas are too complicated. the most likely reason for this issue is that Erdem _____.

lacks communication skills

Avery notices that the Human Resources team is using an outdated approach to review and approve vacation time requests. she is confident this can be managed more efficiently through one of their online tools, so she presents that option to the Human Resources manager, even though Avery does not work in Human Resources. which leadership trait does this exemplify?

self-confidence

which of the following is a competency in Mumford’s skills model?

problem-solving

Lamar is known around the office as “the unstoppable Lamar” because he always seems to find a way to accomplish his goals. this is representative of which leadership trait?

determination

James is being considered for management position. on his trait assessment, he scores low on integrity. In reviewing James’s past performance, what finding would be consistent with this trait assessment?

he blames others for his shortcomings

emotional intelligence can be describe as the ability to ___.

recognize and manage our emotions

javier works as a nutrition specialist for a large-scale snack company. he is currently working on a plan to reduce health care costs for the company> he knows this may be difficult since his company specializes in selling snack cakes. what competency must Javier rely on to devise a workable plan for his company?

problem-solving

a researcher is conducting a study intended to identify innate characteristics that are present in leaders but not in others. this researcher’s study is related to ___.

the trait approach (researcher)

one strength of the trait approach is that it ____.

helps followers fulfill their need to see their leaders as gifted and special

Jake wants to use the trait approach to help screen applicants for a sales position. what should he do first?

identify the traits associated with success in that position

arif is the leader of a small group of Human Resources professionals. two of the staff members, Nina and Rohan, disagree about the leadership trait that Arif displays in their work situation. which criticism of the trait approach does this disagreement represent?

high subjectivity

when a leader tries to apply the right style of behavior to the situation, they must do what?

identify follower development level, then adapt their style appropriately

according to the situational leadership approach ___.

there is a one to one relationship between follower development and leader style.