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William Stahl of Overland Express, Inc. manages a staff of fifty employees. He is considered to be an excellent leader by his subordinates. He strives to help his subordinates as well as continually attempts to build cooperation and loyalty among them. By engaging in such actions, Mr. Stahl is demonstrating: |
| | A) | relationship-oriented behavior. |
| | B) | change-oriented behavior. |
| | C) | task-oriented behavior. |
| | D) | ineffective employee-management behavior. |
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Developing and communicating an inspiring vision for the future as well as acting to improve strategic decisions are indicative of possession of _________ in a manager. |
| | A) | change-oriented behavior |
| | B) | task-centered behavior |
| | C) | relationship-oriented behavior |
| | D) | staffing development behavioral skills. |
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The perspectives that suggest leaders must match their behaviors to the demands of the situation currently at hand is known as: |
| | A) | need hierarchy theories. |
| | B) | leader-substitutes theories. |
| | C) | situation-contingency theories. |
| | D) | situation-centered perspectives. |
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Sharon Winner is the manager for Realities, Inc. in Los Angeles. Her style of leadership with her subordinates involves consultation, coaching, and supportiveness. This style is best referred to as: |
| | A) | delegating. |
| | B) | selling. |
| | C) | participating. |
| | D) | telling. |
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Gabriella Green believes in allowing her employees to have responsibility for work completion. Gabriella does not provide much, if any, direction for the work and provides very little in the way of emotionally supporting the employees throughout the work process. This style of leadership is best known as _________. |
| | A) | participating |
| | B) | delegating |
| | C) | selling |
| | D) | telling |
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Angela Walker recently finished her undergraduate degree in business administration at the early age of 19. The "Perfect Pitch" telecommunications firm in Atlanta immediately recruited her. She was very anxious to accept the firm's offer and looked forward to the challenges of her first job. It is best understood that Angela would benefit from a manager that engages in the ____________ style of leadership due to her lack of experience and skills. |
| | A) | participative |
| | B) | delegating |
| | C) | selling |
| | D) | telling |
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The most appropriate style of leadership that is suggested for subordinates who are thought to be at the M4 stage of maturity is ________________. |
| | A) | participating |
| | B) | delegating |
| | C) | telling |
| | D) | selling |
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When Brad Jones challenges his subordinates with his high expectations of them as well as holding them to very high performance standards, he is demonstrating a/an ________ style of leadership. |
| | A) | achievement-oriented |
| | B) | supportive |
| | C) | participative |
| | D) | directive |
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Which of the following is the best-suggested leadership style for a manager to possess when the subordinates are lacking in self-confidence and are anxious and the tasks are repetitive as well as boring? |
| | A) | Directive |
| | B) | Supportive |
| | C) | Participative |
| | D) | Achievement-oriented |
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When Greg Jenkins views his least preferred co-worker in a negative manner regardless of what the employee does, it can be said that Greg is demonstrating a(n) _______ style of leadership. |
| | A) | achievement-oriented |
| | B) | relationship-oriented |
| | C) | task-oriented |
| | D) | manipulative-oriented |
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Charismatic leaders can influence subordinates in which of the following ways? |
| | A) | Personal identification |
| | B) | Self-efficacy |
| | C) | Both A & B |
| | D) | None of the above |
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Mark Majors is considered to be self-absorbed and fundamentally insecure in his managerial position. He attempts to manipulate his subordinates and has a significant lack of concern for their welfare. The term that most closely identifies Mark's leadership style is ________. |
| | A) | narcissistic |
| | B) | directive |
| | C) | supportive |
| | D) | charismatic |
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Which of the following is/are considered characteristic(s) of narcissistic leaders? |
| | A) | Impulsive behavior |
| | B) | Poor administrative practices |
| | C) | Engaging in excessive impression management |
| | D) | All of the above |
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All of the following are steps in the transformational leadership process except: |
| | A) | recognizing the need for change. |
| | B) | institutionalizing change. |
| | C) | maintaining the current vision |
| | D) | creating a new vision for the future. |
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Brian Dorsey, manager for The Perfect Climate, Inc., expresses his optimism and faith in his subordinates and willingly delegates authority in order that they may help achieve the organization's mission. Brian is utilizing behavioral suggestions offered for managers who wish to be classed as a ________ leader. |
| | A) | transformational |
| | B) | relationship-oriented |
| | C) | decisive |
| | D) | charismatic |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education