Introduction to Leadership Concepts And Practice 3rd Edition By Peter G. Northouse – Test Bank
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Chapter 4 – Understanding Philosophy and Styles
True/False
1. The
worker who says “If I didn’t need to pay my bills, I would never work” is an
example of the Theory Y assumption.
2. A)
True
*B) False
Pg: 84
Level: Medium
2. A
Theory X manager uses rewards and punishments to get employees to do work.
*A) True
1. B)
False
Pg: 85
Level: Easy
3. Theory
Y asserts that employees need external guidelines and incentives to do work.
4. A)
True
*B) False
Pg: 83
Level: Easy
4. From
the perspective of Theory X, leaders play a significant role in getting others
to accomplish their work.
*A) True
1. B)
False
Pg: 86
Level: Medium
5. Laissez-faire
leadership assumes that workers wish to avoid responsibility and prefer to be
directed.
6. A)
True
*B) False
Pg: 92
Level: Easy
6. Authoritarian,
democratic, and laissez-faire are all distinct styles that do not overlap.
7. A)
True
*B) False
Pg: 89
Level: Easy
7. Democratic
leadership most closely resembles the assumptions of Theory Y.
*A) True
1. B)
False
Pg: 91
Level: Medium
8. Authoritarian
leadership is most similar to Theory Y.
9. A)
True
*B) False
Pg: 90
Level: Medium
9. Laissez-faire
leadership can also be thought of as non-leadership.
*A) True
1. B)
False
Pg: 92
Level: Easy
10. Democratic
leaders give objective praise and criticism.
*A) True
1. B)
False
Pg: 91
Level: Easy
11. Democratic
leadership results in stronger motivation and greater originality.
*A) True
1. B)
False
Pg: 92
Level: Medium
12. Under
a democratic leader, group members participate more and are more committed to
group decisions.
*A) True
1. B)
False
Pg: 92
Level: Medium
13. A
high school teacher who persuades students to hand in homework assignments by
threatening them with bad grades in an example of Theory X.
*A) True
1. B)
False
Pg: 85
Level: Medium
14. Even
though Theory X leaders may define work requirements, they do not try to
control workers.
15. A)
True
*B) False
Pg: 85
Level: Easy
15. Leaders
who exhibit higher amounts of influence are more democratic.
16. A)
True
*B) False
Pg: 93
Level: Easy
Multiple Choice
16. Outcomes
of authoritarian leadership include:
17. A)
Efficiency and productivity
18. B)
Fostering dependence, submissiveness, and less individuality
19. C)
Creating discontent, hostility, and aggression
*D)
All of the above
1. E) B
and C only
Pg: 90
Level: Medium
17. According
to Theory X:
18. A)
People dislike work
19. B)
People need to be directed and controlled
20. C)
People want responsibility, not security
21. D)
All of the above
*E)
A and B only
Pg: 85
Level: Hard
18. Laissez-faire
leaders:
*A)
Are impervious toward workers and their motivations to work
1. B)
Encourage communication between group members and with the leader
2. C)
Give objective praise and criticism of workers
3. D)
All of the above
4. E) B
and C only
Pg: 92
Level: Medium
19. What
theory asserts that workers want to be taken care of and protected by their
leaders?
*A)
Theory X
1. B)
Theory Y
2. C)
Authoritarian
3. D)
Democratic
4. E)
None of the above
Pg: 85
Level: Easy
20. The
outcomes of democratic leadership include:
21. A)
Greater group satisfaction, commitment, and cohesiveness
22. B)
More friendliness, mutual praise, and group-mindedness
23. C)
Less efficiency
*D)
All of the above
1. E) A
and B only
Pg: 91
Level: Medium
21. According
to Theory Y:
22. A)
People like work
23. B)
People are self-motivated
24. C)
People accept and seek responsibility
*D)
All of the above
1. E) A
and C only
Pg: 87
Level: Medium
22. Theory
Y managers believe:
23. A)
The average person is inherently resourceful
24. B)
People are more productive when they depend on their bosses
25. C)
People have the capacity to engage in a wide range of goal-setting and problem
solving
26. D)
All of the above
*E)
A and C only
Pg: 87
Level: Medium
23. The
primary work on styles
of leadership (authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire) was
done by ______.
24. A)
McGregor
*B)
Lewin, Lippitt, and White
1. C)
Graen and Uhl-Bien
2. D)
Burns
3. E)
None of the above
Pg: 89
Level: Easy
24. Which
of the following are commonly observed styles of leadership?
25. A)
Authoritarian
26. B)
Democratic
27. C)
Exploratory
28. D)
All of the above
*E)
A and B only
Pg: 95
Level: Medium
25. According
to authoritarian leadership:
26. A)
Leaders should encourage communication among group members.
27. B)
Leaders need to exert influence and control over group members.
28. C)
Subordinates need direction.
29. D)
All of the above.
*E)
B and C only.
Pg: 90
Level: Medium
26. Democratic
leaders:
27. A)
Treat subordinates as fully capable of doing work on their own
28. B)
Work with subordinates, treating them in an egalitarian manner
29. C)
Use “top-down” communication to speak with subordinates
30. D)
All of the above
*E)
A and B only
Pg: 91
Level: Medium
27. The
outcomes of laissez-faire leadership include:
28. A)
Accomplishing little
29. B)
People become unmotivated and disheartened
30. C)
People have difficulty finding meaning in their work
*D)
All of the above
1. E) A
and B only
Pg: 92
Level: Medium
28. Leadership
style refers to the:
29. A)
Attitudes leaders have about the nature of people
30. B)
Beliefs leaders have about the nature of work
*C)
Behaviors of leaders
1. D)
Motivation of leaders
2. E)
Effectiveness of leaders
Pg: 89
Level: Hard
29. Henry
works at a fast food restaurant where he has to complete a specific set of
tasks and is not required to take initiative on his own. This is an example of:
30. A)
Theory Y
*B)
Theory X
1. C)
Authoritarian
2. D)
Democratic
3. E)
None of the above
Pg: 85
Level: Medium
30. According
to Theory Y
31. A)
People like work
32. B)
People are self-motivated
33. C)
People like security, not responsibility
34. D) A
& C only
*E)
A & B only
Pg: 87
Level: Medium
31. Which
of the following describe the laissez-faire leadership style?
32. A)
Group members participate in decision making
33. B)
Very little is accomplished
34. C)
Lets employees know rules and standards for what they are supposed to do
35. D) When
left completely on their own, employees become frustrated
*E)
B & D only
Pg: 92
Level: Medium
32. Jack’s
immediate boss lets him set his own schedule, does not offer support or
direction, and is generally hands-off. Jack’s boss is following which of the
following leadership philosophy?
33. A)
Theory X
34. B)
Theory Y
*C)
Laissez-faire
1. D)
Democratic
2. E) A
& C only
Pg: 92
Level: Medium
Essay
33. Distinguish
between a philosophy of leadership and a style of leadership. How do they inform
each other?
*A) Varies
Pg: General
34. When
would an authoritarian style of leadership be most appropriate and effective?
*A) Varies
Pg: 90
35. Why
does the democratic style of leadership promote greater creativity among
employees than the other styles of leadership?
*A) Varies
Pg: 91
36. Briefly
discuss two assumptions of Theory Y.
*A) Varies
Pg: 87
37. Do
you consider yourself to be a Theory X or Theory Y leader? Provide examples to
support your answer.
*A) Varies
Pg: 85
38. Under
what circumstances can the laissez-faire style of leadership work? Have you
experienced a laissez-faire leader? Were the outcomes of his/her style positive
or negative?
*A) Varies
Pg: 92
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