Linguistics Questions
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What term describes understanding who you are and what you stand for?- self confidence- selfishness- self doubt- self awareness
If a decision has a rational or objectively determinable "better or worse" alternative, the leader should select the better alternative. This most likely refers to:A- decision acceptanceB- problem solvingC- strategic agilityD- decision quality
The delegating leadership style has:A- low task/high relationship behavior.B- low task/low relationship behavior.C- high task/high relationship behavior.D- high task/low relationship behavior.
Which type of leader transforms employees to pursue organizational goals over self-interest?- transactional- charismatic- transformational- leader member exchange
According to the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), which type of leader avoids responsibilities, fails to make decisions, or is absent when needed?A- BureaucraticB- DemocraticC- Laissez-FaireD- Autocratic
According to the path-goal theory, which leader behavior is most likely characterized by remaining open and approachable to followers?A- Directive LeadershipB- Participative LeadershipC- Achievement-Oriented LeadershipD- Supportive Leadership
According to Bass, transformational leaders most likely:A- possess impression management skillsB- use rewards to boost performanceC- perpetuate the status quoD- motivate followers by setting goals
Which leadership model examines the quality of relationships between managers and subordinates and suggests that leaders have different relationships with different subordinates?- leader member exchange model- transformational leadership- contingency model- house's path goal model
What type of leaders use inspirational motivation, idealized influence, individual consideration, and intellectual stimulation to pursue organizational goals?- transactional- transnational- transitional- transformational
________ takes place when followers do no more than abide by the policies and procedures surrounding change requestsA- CooperationB- Malicious ComplianceC- ComplianceD- Commitment
Which of the following help ensure transformational leaders get positive results from their employees?- they reward high moral conduct- they are committed to diversity- they only hire people they know from former jobs- they have a code of ethics in place- they tie performance expectations to previous employees' performance
The "S" in the SARA model refers to:A- shockB- situationC- systemsD- stress
Jordan enjoys working at his company because it has the philosophy that every employee is making an important contribution. As a result, there is a mutual level of respect among all employees. In this situation, the company is creating a feeling of (blank).- groupthink- community- diplomacy- excitement
Which of the following statements about transformational leaders is most likely true?A- They struggle with reframing issues and concepts.B- They are rarely controversial or emotionally expressive.C- Their vision is based solely on their own values.D- They are inherently future-oriented
According to research findings, followers seek and admire leaders who create which of these feelings?- community- excitement- uncertainty- significance
Leaders exhibiting participative leadership are most likely to:A- share work problems with followersB- emphasize status differentials among followers.C- be viewed as demandingD- establish norms and procedures immediately
Although some people view (blank) as a weakness, it is actually the belief that something greater than oneself exists.- authenticity- humility- mistrust- bias
Which of the following statements about the path-goal theory is most likely FALSE?A- If a task is very structured, informal authority decreases follower motivation levelsB- The three sub-elements in situation favorability are the task, the formal authority system, and the primary work group.C- Redundant leader behaviors might be interpreted by followers as a lack of understanding.D- It maintains that follower and situational variables can impact each other.
Which component of transformational leadership most strongly correlates to the Five Factor Model (FFM) personality dimension of agreeableness?A- Empowering othersB- High Impact deliveryC- Inspiring trustD- Visionary Thinking
True or false: According to the leader-member exchange model (LMX), a leader has different relationships with different subordinates.