Which of the following is a leader behavior model?
a. Michigan studies
b. Path-goal theory
c. Substitutes for leadership theory
d. Vroom-Yetton-Jago model
e. Fiedler's contingency model
Question 2Which of the following best represents the outcome of the work done to determine what
personal traits can be used to predict leader effectiveness?
a. Researchers were unable to identify more than a small number of traits.
b. The studies were quite successful, and we can now hire leaders based on results of
tests that detect certain appropriate traits.
c. A very long list of traits and the presence of alternative explanations for results
made the studies of little value.
d. The trait studies were much more successful than the studies of leader behaviors
that preceded them.
e. None of the above.
Question 3The ability to control salary increases, promotions, praise, and interesting job assignments is
known as
a. referent power.
b. reward power.
c. rational persuasion.
d. directive leadership.
e. positive reinforcement.
Question 4If you hire an individual for a leadership position based on personal appearance,
intelligence, education, and assertiveness, what approach to identifying a leader are you
using?
a. Normative
b. Universal
c. Contingency
d. Trait
e. Nominal
Question 5Which of the following represents the first organized attempt to study leadership?
a. Vroom-Yetton-Jago model
b. Leader behavior studies
c. Path-goal theory
d. Ohio State studies
e. Trait studies
Question 6Which of the following is a kind of power?
a. LPC
b. Legitimate
c. Legitimate request
d. Rational persuasion
e. Instrumental compliance
Question 7Which form of power is most likely to result in resistance on the part of subordinates.
a. coercive.
b. legitimate.
c. expert.
d. organizational.
e. reward power.