LDR 300 Wk 3 – Practice: Knowledge Check

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 LDR 300 Wk 3 – Practice: Knowledge Check

In the role-taking stage of development of the leader–member exchange theory, a role is created based on a process of trust building.

True or False

 

 

The path–goal theory considers three situational factors that moderate the effects of leader behavior on follower behavior.

True or False

 

 

According to Fiedler’s contingency model, the content of leadership training should emphasize behavioral flexibility in leaders rather than situational engineering.

True or False

 

 

 

Both leader behaviors and follower characteristics are important in determining outcomes in the path–goal theory.

True or False

 

 

Situational Leadership is a useful way of getting leaders to think about how leadership effectiveness may depend on being flexible with different subordinates.

True or False

 

 

In the context of the leader–member exchange (LMX) theory, which of the following statements is true of the role-taking stage of development?

Multiple Choice

  • Similarities (for the in-group) and differences (often accentuated for the out-group) become cemented.

  • It is a fragile stage that occurs late in a follower’s work experience.

  • A leader offers opportunities and evaluates a follower’s performance and potential.

  • A role is created based on a process of trust building.

 

 

The highest levels of situational favorability most likely occur when

Multiple Choice

  • leader–member relations are good, the task is structured, and position power is high.

  • there are high levels of leader–member conflict, the task is structured, and the leader uses coercive power.

  • leader–member relations are good, the task is unstructured, and position power is low.

  • there are high levels of leader–member conflict, the task is unstructured, and the leader uses reward power.

 

In the context of the levels of participation in the normative decision model, which of the following is most likely true of consultative processes?

Multiple Choice

  • A leader obtains any necessary information from followers and then decides on a solution to a problem himself or herself.

  • A leader solves a problem or makes a decision by himself or herself using the information available at the time.

  • A leader shares a problem with his or her followers in a group meeting and obtains their ideas and suggestions.

  • A leader accepts and implements any solution that has the support of the entire group.

 

In the context of the Situational Leadership model, which of the following best defines follower readiness?

Multiple Choice

  • a follower’s ability and willingness to accomplish a particular task

  • the extent to which followers spell out responsibilities of an individual or group

  • a follower’s reaction to certain leadership styles

  • the extent to which followers engage in two-way communication

 

The normative decision model is limited only to

Multiple Choice

  • decision making.

  • task behaviors.

  • goal accomplishment.

  • goal expectancy.