Ols 284 Exam 1 Practice

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This is a practice exam for OLS 284. It is to help me study.

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1.

The status and influence accorded an emergent leader depends primarily on
- A.
  
  Expressionism
- B.
  
  Social exchange that takes place
- C.
  
  Regulations
- D.
  
  Provide more interestin and challenging tasks
2.

What is the most common element in definitions of leadership?
- A.
  
  Dyadic
- B.
  
  Globalization
- C.
  
  Influence
- D.
  
  Change
3.

What level of leadership processes is emphasized in most theories of effective leadership?
- A.
  
  Influence
- B.
  
  Individual Level
- C.
  
  Expressionism
- D.
  
  Dyadic
4.

A theory that emphasizes leader traits and skills as determinants of leadership behavior is best categorized at what level
- A.
  
  Dyadic
- B.
  
  Individual level
- C.
  
  Personal level
- D.
  
  Group influence
5.

According to Mintzberg, which type of role is likely to get the highest priority?
- A.
  
  Disturbance Handler
- B.
  
  Leader Role
- C.
  
  Follower Role
- D.
  
  Personal Role
6.

Which are the four general processes in managerial work?
- A.
  
  Influencing, Exchaning info, Decision Sharing, Developing Relationships
- B.
  
  Self Efficacy, Self Determination, Managing, Impact
- C.
  
  Decision Making, Expressing, Internalizing, Conforming
- D.
  
  Influencing, Exhanging Info, Decision Making, Developing Relationships
7.

What is an example of "Initiating Structure" as defined in the Ohio State Studies?
- A.
  
  Maintaining standards of performance
- B.
  
  Assiging favorable tasks to employees
- C.
  
  Criticizing good performance
- D.
  
  Empowering Employees
8.

Consideration by a leader is most likely to result in:
- A.
  
  Satisfaction of employee
- B.
  
  High structure
- C.
  
  Acceptance and satisfaction of Employee
- D.
  
  Dissatisfaction of employee
9.

What is the most likely benefit from using participation in decision making?
- A.
  
  Satisfaction of employee
- B.
  
  High structure
- C.
  
  Acceptance and satisfaction of employee
- D.
  
  Dissatisfaction of employee
10.

Fleishman and Harris found that grievances and turnover were lowest when:
- A.
  
  High Consideration and High Structure
- B.
  
  High Consideration and Low Structure
- C.
  
  Low Consideration and High Structure
- D.
  
  Low Consideration and Low Structure
11.

According to Blake and Mouton, effective leaders are most likely to:
- A.
  
  Demonstrate concern for tasks and relationships only
- B.
  
  Demonstrate concern for tasks only
- C.
  
  Demonstrate concern for relationships only
- D.
  
  Demonstrate concern for tasks and relationships and performance
12.

Which of the following is least likely to be an outcome of leader supporting behavior?
- A.
  
  Increase stress
- B.
  
  Better time management
- C.
  
  Employee supervisor relationship is increased
- D.
  
  Employee works harder
13.

Which decision procedure combines participation with leader control over the final decision?
- A.
  
  A1 (Autocratic)
- B.
  
  A2 (Autocratic)
- C.
  
  C1 (Consultation)
- D.
  
  C2 (Consultation)
- E.
  
  G2 (Group)
14.

According to the Vroom and Yetton Model of leadership, the leader should not use group decision-making when:
- A.
  
  Goals are inconsistant with leader and follower
- B.
  
  Depending on the follower to make the decision
- C.
  
  When unloading work to others
15.

According to the Vroom and Yetton model of leadership, the leader should not use autocratic decision-making when:
- A.
  
  When goals are inconsistant with leader and follower
- B.
  
  When depending on follower to make a decision
- C.
  
  When unloading work to others
16.

What is the least important reason for delegating to subordinates?
- A.
  
  When Goals are inconsistant with leader and follower
- B.
  
  When depending on follower to make a decision
- C.
  
  When unloading work to others
17.

What are the defining elements of psychological empowerment according to Spreitzer?
- A.
  
  Decision Making, Exchanging Info, Influencing, Developing relationships
- B.
  
  Managing, Self Determination, Self Efficacy, Impact
- C.
  
  Exemplification, IIngratiation, Self Promotion, Intimidation
18.

What are recommended as guidelines for psychological empowerment
- A.
  
  Empowerment leads to growth of individual
- B.
  
  Empowerment leads to success in goals
- C.
  
  Empowerment leads to dissatisfaction
19.

According to LMX theory, effective leaders try to accomplish:
- A.
  
  Identify adverse impact of behavior
- B.
  
  Identify problems in the organization
- C.
  
  Identify individuals who will bring forth unique skills and improve results
20.

When there is a high LMX relationship, the leader is more likely to:
- A.
  
  Provide more interesting and challenging tasks
- B.
  
  Provide helpful feedback
- C.
  
  Provide professional relationship
- D.
  
  Blame costs on skills and abillities
21.

When is a special exchange relationship with some subordinates least likely to occur?
- A.
  
  WHen the leader provides more interesting and challenging tasks
- B.
  
  When the leader provides feedback
- C.
  
  When the leader is seen as an in
- D.
  
  When the leader is seen as an out
22.

What is the best way to deal with a subordinate's performance deficiencies?
- A.
  
  Criticize poor performance
- B.
  
  Discuss poor performance with them
- C.
  
  Make the subordinate an in
23.

What are the impression management tactics?
- A.
  
  Decision Making, Exhanging Info, Influencing, Developing Relationships
- B.
  
  Managing, Self Efficacy, Self Determination, Impact
- C.
  
  Exemplification, Ingratiation, Self Promotion, Intimidation
- D.
  
  Expression, Thinking, Knowledge, Regulation
24.

What techniques are not good examples of impression management by followers?
- A.
  
  Waiting to be told what to do
- B.
  
  Taking initiative
- C.
  
  Asking for honest feedback
25.

What kind of power is dependent upon friendship and trust?
- A.
  
  Expert Power
- B.
  
  Rational Persuation
- C.
  
  Reverent Power
- D.
  
  Personal Power