Description : Contingency theories of leadership are based on the belief that (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations (b) there is a single style of leadership ... the interactions between the variables involved in a leadership situation and patterns of leadership behaviour.]
Last Answer : (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations
Description : Which of the following is not a contingency theory of leadership (a) LPC theory ; (b) Path Goal theory ; (c) Vroom-Yetton-Jago theory ; (d) Job centered Leadership
Last Answer : (d) Job centered Leadership
Description : Which leadership theory suggests that management style should adapt itself to changing circumstances? (a) Contingency theory ; (b) Delegation theory ; (c) Autocratic theory ; (d) Participatory theory
Last Answer : (a) Contingency theory ;
Description : Another contingency model of leadership is the path-goal theory. This suggests that subordinates will see leadership behaviour as a motivating influence if (a) their effective performance will satisfy their needs ... support is provided (c) path-goal relationships are clarified ; (d) all the above
Last Answer : (d) all the above
Description : Vroom and Yetton s contingency model of leadership is based on certain aspects of a leader s decision, they are (a) decision quality (b) decision acceptance (c) both of the above (d ... and decision acceptance refers to the motivation and commitment of group members in implementing the decision.]
Last Answer : (c) both of the above
Description : The following four different approaches to management thinking were developed in the first half of the 20th century: (a) Scientific management, general administrative, quantitative, and ... . (d) Systems approach, scientific management, general administrative, and organizational behaviour.
Last Answer : (b) Scientific management, general administrative, quantitative, and organizational behavior.
Description : __________ is the capacity to affect the behaviors of others. (a) Leadership ; (b) Power ; (c) Trait ; (d) Aggression
Last Answer : (b) Power ;
Description : Which of the following leadership behaviours are identified by the path-goal theory? (a) Supportive, employee-oriented, laissez-faire and participative (b) Achievement-oriented, supportive, ... -oriented, directive, and supportive (d) Directive, participative, supportive, and laissez-faire
Last Answer : (c) Participative, achievement-oriented, directive, and supportive
Description : The ‘Contingency View’ in management A. is a management principle of motivation based on human behaviour B. Proposes that ‘one best way’ for all management action C. Recognizes that the appropriate management actions depend on the situation D. None of these options is correct
Last Answer : Recognizes that the appropriate management actions depend on the situation
Description : Frederick Taylor and Frank and Lillian Gilbreth were advocates of an approach to management involving the use of scientific method, known as: (a) The quantitative approach. ; (b) Management science. (c) Scientific management. ; (d) The contingency approach.
Last Answer : (c) Scientific management. ;
Description : The main influence on the behavioral science theories were: (a) Psychology and sociology. ; (b) Sociology and bureaucracy. ; (c) Sociology and science. (d) Bureaucracy and psychology.
Last Answer : (a) Psychology and sociology. ;
Description : Which of the following are not so easy for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Style of Leadership B. Strategy C. Systems D. Structure
Last Answer : Style of Leadership
Description : Which of the following are easier for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Staffing B. Style of Leadership C. Structure D. Skills
Last Answer : Structure
Description : Which one of the following is not one of Porter's three generic strategies that lead to competitive advantage? A. Cost leadership B. Differentiation C. Evolution D. Focus
Last Answer : Evolution
Last Answer : Focus
Description : Which of these is not a reason why some firms do no strategic planning? a. Laziness b. Competitive leadership c. Honest difference of opinion d. Poor reward structures
Last Answer : Competitive leadership
Description : Which of these is NOT a reason why some Firms do no Strategic Planning ? A. Company is Lazy B. Competitive Leadership C. Honest difference of opinion D. Poor reward structure
Last Answer : Competitive Leadership
Description : When a group gives some of its leadership positions to the members of other group, it is (a) Contracting ; (b) Co-opting ; (c) Co-alition ; (d) Competition
Last Answer : (b) Co-opting ;
Description : Path-goal model of Leadership was introduced by (a) Martin Evans & Robert House ; (b) Fred Fielder ; (c) Whetton ; (d) Cameron
Last Answer : (a) Martin Evans & Robert House ;
Description : Least Preferred Co-worker ( LPC) model of leadership was developed by (a) Martin Evans ; (b) Robert House ; (c) Fred Fielder ; (d) Whetton
Last Answer : (c) Fred Fielder ;
Description : -----------leadership emphasize on rules and regulation in an organization (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (d) Bureaucratic
Description : Free rein leadership is also known as (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : ; (c) Laissez-faire ;
Description : In---------- in fact “No leadership at all” (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Free rein ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (c) Free rein ;
Description : In --------------leadership, there is a complete centralization of authority in the leader (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Free rein ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (b) Autocratic ;
Description : ---------------is the ability of influencing people to strive willingly for mutual objectives (a) Motivation ; (b) Control ; (c) Leadership ; (c) Supervision
Last Answer : (c) Leadership ;
Description : Individual-level independent variables include all of the following except. (a) Leadership ; (b) Learning ; (c) Perception ; (d) Motivation
Last Answer : (a) Leadership ;
Description : According to Robert Katz, when managers have the mental ability to analyze and diagnose complex situations, they possess _____________ skills. (a) Technical ; (b) Leadership ; (c) Problem-solving ; (d) Conceptual
Last Answer : ; (d) Conceptual
Description : Leadership can _______ subordinates to help the organization achieve its goals. (a) Motivate ; (b) Communicate ; (c) Direct ; (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : When determining the most appropriate form of leadership, which of the following should be considered? (a) The manager (b) The group (c) The work environment (d) All the above [hint: Clearly there is ... , the group and the work environment. It is not enough to simply consider one of these aspects.]
Last Answer : All the above
Description : Hersey and Blanchard present a form of situational leadership based on the ___________ of the people the leader is attempting to influence. (a) Readiness ; (b) personality ; (c) intelligence ; (d) motivation
Last Answer : (a) Readiness ;
Description : Tannenbaum and Schmidt‟s continuum of possible leadership behaviour identifies four main styles of leadership by the manager. What are they? (a) Commands, helps, joins and leads ; (b) Tells, sells, consults and joins (c) Tells, helps, joins and leads ; (d) Commands, sells, consults and resists
Last Answer : (b) Tells, sells, consults and joins
Description : The ______________ style of leadership is where the focus of power is with the manager. The manager alone exercises decision-making, authority and the control of rewards or punishments. (a) democratic (b) ... a decision to pass the focus of power to members but is readily available if neede(d)]
Last Answer : (c) authoritarian
Description : Results of the Ohio State Leadership studies indicated that there are two major dimensions of leadership behaviour. What are they? (a) Achievement and structure ; (b) Consideration and structure (c) Consideration and power ; (d) Achievement and power
Last Answer : ; (b) Consideration and structure
Description : The functional approach to leadership emphasises that (a) the various functions of leadership cannot be shared among members of a group (b) leadership resides in a particular person and not in the ... person and that the various functions of leadership can be shared amongst members of a group.]
Last Answer : (d) neither of the above
Description : Within an organisation, leadership influence will be dependent upon the type of ________ that the leader can exercise over the followers. (a) Power ; (b) friendship ; (c) knowledge ; (d) ... a social process which helps to explain how different people can influence the behaviour/actions of others.]
Last Answer : (a) Power ;
Description : Which of the following statements about leadership is false? (a) Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical structure of an organisation. (b) Not every leader is a manager. (c) ... operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d) (d) All the above.
Last Answer : (c) When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d)
Description : To determine whether one's leadership style is task- or relationship-oriented, the leader must fill in the Least Coworker Participation (LCP) scale. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : Transformational leadership focuses on middle and first line managers. (a) True ; (b) False
Description : While considering the seven leadership styles described by the leadership continuum, all of the following are variables that need to be considered for a manager, EXCEPT, (a) manager's preferred style ... style based on knowledge. (d) manager's preferred style based on confidence in upper management.
Last Answer : (d) manager's preferred style based on confidence in upper management.
Description : Transformational leadership is about change, _________, and entrepreneurship. (a) Motivation ; (b) innovation ; (c) loyalty ; (d) enthusiasm
Last Answer : (b) innovation ;
Description : People with which type of personality trait commonly make poor decisions because they make them too fast? (a) Type As ; (b) Type Bs ; (c) Self-monitors ; (d) Extroverts
Last Answer : (a) Type As ;
Description : What negative behavior or trait did you catch in time before It was too late?
Last Answer : Smoking cigarettes. I have been quit long enough that my life expectancy is no different than a non-smoker. Ideological thinking. There is nothing worse than this. It will destroy you and keep you ... career path from music to STEM. Nothing wrong with music but a regular paycheck is pretty nice.
Description : ----------is the attractiveness of the members towards the group or resistance to leave it (a) Group norms ; (b) Group behavior ; (c) Group cohesiveness ; (d) Group structure
Last Answer : c
Description : …………is the dynamic organization within the individual that determine his unique adjustment to the environment (a) Perception ; (b) Attitude ; (c) Behavior ; (d) Personality
Last Answer : ; (d) Personality
Description : ______ is discretionary behaviour that is not part of an employee‟s formal job requirement, but that promotes the effective functioning of the organization. (a) Productivity ; (b) Motivation ; (c) Organizational citizenship ; (d) Organizational behavior
Last Answer : (c) Organizational citizenship ;
Description : Which of the following is most likely to be a belief held by a successful manager? (a) Technical knowledge is all that is needed for success. (b) It is not essential to have sound ... skills are necessary, but insufficient alone for success. (d) Effectiveness is not impacted by human behavior.
Last Answer : (c) Technical skills are necessary, but insufficient alone for success.
Description : The jackpot on a gaming machine has not 'dropped' for several weeks. Believing that the payout is imminent, a gambler feeds coins steadily to the machine. What does this behavior ... ) A display of overconfidence (c) Decision making under uncertainty ; (d) Changing subjective probabilities
Last Answer : (a) Escalation of commitment ;
Description : Changes in behavior as a result of observation and manipulation of conditions in an environment are termed……………. (a) The Hawthorne effect ; (b) Group dynamic ; (c) Social influence ; (d) Sociometry
Last Answer : (a) The Hawthorne effect ;
Description : Autocratic, Democratic and Laissez-faire leader behavior styles were introduced by _________. (a) University of Iowa researcher ; (b) Michigan Studies ; (c) Ohio State Studies (d) None of given option
Last Answer : (a) University of Iowa researcher ;