MCQs of Leadership and Power (Organisational Behaviour - 3141909)

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11.

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the path-goal theory of leadership?

(a)	The theory considers leadership to be a set of attributes ascribed to leaders by followers.
(b)	The theory proposes only a passive and supportive role for leaders.
(c)	The theory considers removing obstacles to be a component of effective leadership.
(d)	The theory proposes that leaders must work closely with followers throughout.

12.

According to the situational leadership theory, if followers are unable and willing to do a task, then a leader needs to ________.

(a)	follow a supportive style
(b)	engage in participative leadership
(c)	refrain from providing too many inputs
(d)	display high task and relationship orientation

13.

The leader-participation model focuses on ________.

(a)	the personality traits of leaders
(b)	the presence of charisma in the leader
(c)	the way decisions are made by the leader
(d)	the mere projection of successful leadership by the leader

14.

According to the LMX theory, a leader implicitly categorizes followers as "in" or "out" ________.

(a)	after careful performance analysis
(b)	on a temporary basis
(c)	early in the interaction
(d)	because of political pressure

15.

Charismatic leaders ________.

(a)	engage in traditional behaviors that follow norms
(b)	focus on their own responsibilities largely ignoring the needs and feelings of employees
(c)	avoid personal risk
(d)	propose a vision of the future that is better than the status quo

16.

A transactional leader is likely to ________.

(a)	reward employees for the work that they have done, thus recognizing accomplishments
(b)	help followers trust the leader and develop a loyalty toward the common vision
(c)	stimulate others in the organization to become thinkers of what the organization is all about
(d)	pay attention to the emotional needs of others and consider individual differences

17.

Transformational leaders enhance performance of employees by ________.

(a)	restricting creativity among employees
(b)	focusing on short-term goals for employees
(c)	instilling pride in employees
(d)	establishing goals, roles, and requirements

18.

________ is a dimension of trust defined as honesty, truthfulness, and the ability to display consistency between one's words and action.

19.

Which of the following dimensions of trust is defined as an individual's technical and interpersonal knowledge and skills?

20.

A(n) ________ is a senior employee who sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee, a protégé.

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