Chapter 12—LEADING IN A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT
Question
51. In the context of situational leadership model, a leader using the __________ style provides specific instructions and closely supervises performance.
a.
striking
b.
conspicuous
c.
pretentious
d.
leading
e.
telling
52. Which model explains how to match leader behavior and readiness for the appropriate behavior-readiness match?
a.
Empowerment Model
b.
Situational Leadership Model
c.
Delegating Style Model
d.
Leadership Substitutes Model
e.
Quality of Work Life Model
53. The __________ style of leadership suggests lowering both task or relations behaviors.
a.
telling
b.
delegating
c.
selling
d.
informing
e.
participating
54. William Short, a production manager at Steward Mills, believes in giving consideration to the needs of subordinates, displaying concern for their welfare, and encouraging two-way communications. This form of leader behavior is called a/an __________ style of leadership.
a.
telling
b.
delegating
c.
selling
d.
informing
e.
participating
55. In a/an __________ style of leadership, the leader explains decisions and provides opportunities for clarification.
a.
telling
b.
delegating
c.
selling
d.
informing
e.
participating
56. At the Avondale Shipyards, the managers explain to the welders, electricians, and general laborers exactly what they want to achieve each day and the means by which they are to do it. These employees are free at any time to ask their managers to further explain any detail if they require it. Avondale Shipyards is practicing a/an __________ style of leadership.
a.
telling
b.
delegating
c.
selling
d.
informing
e.
participating
57. As the owner and proprietor of the neighborhood ice cream store nears retirement age, he wishes to spend less time at the store and more time vacationing and spending time with family and friends. In order to keep the store doing well, the owner must develop the situation to be able to use which of the following leadership styles?
a.
telling
b.
delegating
c.
selling
d.
informing
e.
participating
58. Which leadership style helps to enhance a subordinate’s desire to perform a task because he/she shares in the decision-making?
a.
telling
b.
delegating
c.
selling
d.
informing
e.
participating
59. __________ behavior is the extent to which a leader organizes and defines the role of followers by explaining what each person must do and when, where, and how tasks are to be accomplished.
a.
Relations
b.
Task
c.
Objective
d.
Coercive
e.
Transformational
60. __________ behavior is the extent to which a leader maintains personal relationships with followers by opening up channels of communication and providing support.
a.
Relations
b.
Task
c.
Objective
d.
Coercive
e.
Transformational