Question 1

The additive effect of leadership theories is best demonstrated when considering using Charismatic Leadership Theory and Situational Leadership Theory in combination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following most accurately describes leaders as presented in Chapter 1?

Accepted Answer

A)   They maintain stability.
B)   They identify problems to be solved and the best way to achieve results.
C)   They create structural change by integrating the values, vision, and ethics of individuals into the culture of the community.
D)   They guide an organization in planning for future work obligations and organizing employees.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is most accurate according to Situational Leadership Theory?

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A)   Leaders make the paths to rewards easier to travel by reducing roadblocks and helping subordinates choose behaviors that are most appropriate for the situation and the problems at hand.
B)   The leader promises rewards and benefits to subordinates for their fulfillments of agreements and their contributions to goal achievement.
C)   The most effective leadership style will depend on the readiness of the person being led (i.e., the follower) .
D)   Leaders act as stewards and put the needs and interests of others above their own.E) All of the above
F) None of the above C

Question 4

Which of the following pairs includes two theories of leadership that could both be categorized as supervisory theories of leadership?

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A)   Path-Goal Theory of Leadership and Servant Leadership Theory
B)   Transactional Leadership Theory and Servant Leadership Theory
C)   Transformational Leadership Theory and Transactional Leadership Theory
D)   Path-Goal Theory of Leadership and Transactional Leadership TheoryE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

When comparing Servant Leadership Theory and Transformational Leadership Theory, which of the following best describes the motivation of the leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transformational leaders are concerned about work groups only and typically do not consider the development of the individual, whereas servant leaders focus only on the individual.
B)   Servant leaders tend to see all persons as equal and valued, whereas transformational leaders value individuals but more in relation to helping the organization succeed.
C)   Servant leaders and transformational leaders are both thought to have a strong orientation toward the individual rather than consideration of the organization's success.
D)   Servant leaders and transformational leaders are both thought to have a strong orientation toward the success of the organization rather than toward the individual.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Two leadership theories that were developed separately but are recognized as most effective when they are combined are:

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A)   Transactional Leadership Theory and Transformational Leadership Theory.
B)   Situational Leadership Theory and Servant Leadership Theory.
C)   Path-Goal Leadership and Servant Leadership Theory.
D)   Path-Goal Leadership Theory and Situational Leadership Theory.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

In regard to the additive effect of transformational leadership and transactional leadership, which of the following is generally accepted as true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transactional leadership and transformational leadership are not contradictory styles but instead are complementary and can be used together.
B)   The impact of transformational leadership on follower satisfaction is limited and only shown to occur when strategies are added to transactional leadership strategies.
C)   There is no additive effect, as transformational leadership and transactional leadership have been proven to be contradictory in nature.
D)   There is no relationship between transformational leadership and transactional leadership because one is a strategic approach and the other is a supervisory approach.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following most accurately describes the field of leadership research today?

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A)   It focuses on leaders rather than followers, peers, supervisors, and work settings.
B)   It addresses the various models as dynamic, shared, relational, strategic, and global and as a complex social dynamic.
C)   It is primarily focused on leadership research with corporations and organizations in the United States.
D)   It is relatively stable, with few new models or theories introduced in the last two decades.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 9

One often-cited difference between leadership and management mentioned in this chapter is:

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A)   Leaders are born, whereas managers are made.
B)   Leaders focus on strategic change, whereas managers focus on the "status quo."
C)   Leadership has been researched in depth, whereas little research exists on management.
D)   Leadership skills are a distinct set of skills used at particular times, whereas management skills are broad skills used in almost every situation.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following are two theories described as strategic theories of leadership in Chapter 1?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transformational Leadership Theory and Situational Leadership Theory
B)   Transactional Leadership Theory and Transformational Leadership Theory
C)   Situational Leadership Theory and Path-Goal Theory of Leadership
D)   Transactional Leadership Theory and Charismatic Leadership TheoryE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The behaviors of inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, and idealized influence are most closely associated with which of the following theories of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transactional Leadership Theory
B)   Transformational Leadership Theory
C)   Path-Goal Theory of Leadership
D)   Situational Leadership TheoryE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

A theory of leadership that focuses on the mechanisms of changing the perceptions of the work itself, offering a positive future vision, and heightening individual and group self-efficacy is best called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transformational Leadership Theory
B)   Path-Goal Theory of Leadership
C)   Situational Leadership Theory
D)   Charismatic Leadership TheoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Leaders have very often been stereotyped as more masculine than feminine, regardless of the actual gender of the leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following would be most accurate in regard to current thinking about the relationships between human traits and leadership effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Human traits are predetermined at birth and there is little ability to change them as we develop.
B)   Trait Theory is a new development in leadership research; although there is limited empirical evidence, the research to date appears promising as an explanation for leader effectiveness.
C)   Traits may help us understand how a particular leader might be perceived, but there is little recent research to validate Trait Theory as effective in linking leaders with leadership outcomes.
D)   The connection between traits and leader outcomes has only been shown to have a strong correlation in strategies related to Transactional Leadership Theory.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

A leadership theory that focuses on helping others first and acting as a steward and guide rather than a leader would most accurately be called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transformational Leadership Theory
B)   Situational Leadership Theory
C)   Path-Goal Theory of Leadership
D)   Servant Leadership TheoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

One accurate summary statement about what we know about the evidence on gender and leadership would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   Women are typically perceived as more effective leaders than men as long as they present themselves as stereotypically female.
B)   Men have consistently been shown to be more effective leaders than women.
C)   Men and women are perceived as more effective as leaders when the approaches they use match their presentation as more "masculine" or "feminine" as perceived by followers.
D)   Evidence on gender and leadership has established that there is essentially no difference in how male and female leaders are perceived.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Research focused on identifying the most common traits of effective leaders (i.e., "born leaders") continues to be a major emphasis of today's research on leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A theory of leadership that consists primarily of two sets of strategies-managing by exception and providing contingent rewards-is best called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transactional Leadership Theory
B)   Transformational Leadership Theory
C)   Path-Goal Theory of Leadership
D)   Situational Leadership TheoryE) All of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 19

It has been suggested that an underlying premise of Servant Leadership Theory is that servant leaders' motivation to lead arises from an underlying attitude of equality among people and valuing the personal growth of the members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A theory of leadership that focuses on identifying the relationship between task characteristics and employee readiness and matching a supervisory response is best called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Servant Leadership Theory.
B)   Path-Goal Theory of Leadership.
C)   Transformational Leadership Theory.
D)   Situational Leadership Theory.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 1: Leadership: The Art, Science, and Evidence

The additive effect of leadership theories is best demonstrated when considering using Charismatic Leadership Theory and Situational Leadership Theory in combination.

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Which of the following most accurately describes leaders as presented in Chapter 1?

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Which of the following is most accurate according to Situational Leadership Theory?

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Which of the following pairs includes two theories of leadership that could both be categorized as supervisory theories of leadership?

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When comparing Servant Leadership Theory and Transformational Leadership Theory, which of the following best describes the motivation of the leaders?

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Two leadership theories that were developed separately but are recognized as most effective when they are combined are:

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In regard to the additive effect of transformational leadership and transactional leadership, which of the following is generally accepted as true?

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Which of the following most accurately describes the field of leadership research today?

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One often-cited difference between leadership and management mentioned in this chapter is:

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Which of the following are two theories described as strategic theories of leadership in Chapter 1?

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The behaviors of inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, and idealized influence are most closely associated with which of the following theories of leadership?

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A theory of leadership that focuses on the mechanisms of changing the perceptions of the work itself, offering a positive future vision, and heightening individual and group self-efficacy is best called which of the following?

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Leaders have very often been stereotyped as more masculine than feminine, regardless of the actual gender of the leaders.

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Which of the following would be most accurate in regard to current thinking about the relationships between human traits and leadership effectiveness?

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A leadership theory that focuses on helping others first and acting as a steward and guide rather than a leader would most accurately be called which of the following?

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One accurate summary statement about what we know about the evidence on gender and leadership would be:

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Research focused on identifying the most common traits of effective leaders (i.e., "born leaders") continues to be a major emphasis of today's research on leadership.

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A theory of leadership that consists primarily of two sets of strategies-managing by exception and providing contingent rewards-is best called which of the following?

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It has been suggested that an underlying premise of Servant Leadership Theory is that servant leaders' motivation to lead arises from an underlying attitude of equality among people and valuing the personal growth of the members.

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A theory of leadership that focuses on identifying the relationship between task characteristics and employee readiness and matching a supervisory response is best called:

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