BBA 3651 Assessment II

Question 1

1. The Leadership Continuum by Tannenbaum and Schmidt suggests that leaders should be boss-centered or subordinate-centered depending on:

   Answer

   		organizational circumstances.
   		the skill level of the employees.
   		the self-confidence, creativity, and energy of the leader.
   		both organizational circumstances and the skill level of the employees.

4 points

Question 2

1. In Fiedler's model, leadership style was measured with a questionnaire known as:

   Answer

   		the least preferred coworker (LPC) scale.
   		leader participation styles.
   		neutralizers.
   		the leadership grid.

4 points

Question 3

1. Which of the following is a work-related characteristic of leaders?

   Answer

   		Energy
   		Knowledge
   		Desire to lead
   		Drive and desire to excel

4 points

Question 4

1. Kinko's, a nationwide copy center with numerous locations, managers have limited personal interaction with their employees. This is an example of:

   Answer

   		achievement-oriented leadership.
   		path-goal theory.
   		a substitute for leadership.
   		a neutralizer.

4 points

Question 5

1. Craft workers and professionals want more freedom and autonomy and work best:

   Answer

   		under a participative leadership style.
   		under a directive leadership style.
   		under a selling leadership style.
   		under a task-oriented style.

4 points

Question 6

1. Entrepreneurs are:

   Answer

   		autocratic leaders.
   		leaders of innovation and change.
   		not risk takers.
   		"high-high" leaders.

4 points

Question 7

1. Which of the following is a characteristic that helps people rise to the top because they have the ability to see opportunities where others see problems and can instill in others a sense of hope for the future?

   Answer

   		Knowledge
   		Charisma
   		Cooperativeness
   		Optimism

4 points

Question 8

1. According to Fiedler, in situations of "High Task-Low Relationship", the leader's style should be the:

   Answer

   		authoritative style.
   		delegating style.
   		achievement style.
   		supportive style.

4 points

Question 9

1. "High-high" leadership behavior is generally considered desirable because:

   Answer

   		leaders display concern for both people and production.
   		leaders meet people-oriented and task-oriented needs separately.
   		leaders meet people-oriented and task-oriented needs simultaneously.
   		task-oriented behavior was associated with higher productivity.

4 points

Question 10

1. During the Partnership Building stage of the dyadic approach:

   Answer

   		leader dyads are created across levels and boundaries.
   		leaders can reach out to create a positive exchange with every subordinate.
   		leaders' behaviors and traits have different impacts on individuals.
   		leadership is not individualized for each subordinate.

4 points

Question 11

1. Chapter 2 Case Study: “Consolidated Products” (p. 59 of the textbook) Read the case study and answer the following three questions.
   
   1. Compare the leadership traits and behaviors of Ben Samuels and Phil Jones.
   
   2. Which leader do you think is more effective? Why? Which leader would you prefer to work for?
   
   3. If you were Phil Jones' boss, what would you do now?
   
   Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

   Answer

30 points

Question 12

1. Chapter 3 Case Study: “Alvis Corporation” (p. 93 of the textbook) Read the case study and answer the following three questions.
   
   1. Analyze this situation using the Hersey-Blanchard model and the Vroom-Jago model. What do these models suggest as the appropriate leadership or decision style? Explain your answer.
   
   2. Evaluate Kevin McCarthy's leadership style before and during his experiment in participative management.
   
   3. If you were Kevin McCarthy, what would you do now? Why?
   
   Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.