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Chapter Quiz

Chapter Quiz


This activity contains 21 questions.

	Dyadic role-making theories are mainly concerned with which level of analysis?   Intra-individual level Between a leader and another individual Between a leader and a group or team Between a leader and an organization

	According to LMX theory, what would be required of a subordinate in a low-exchange relationship?   Only required to comply with formal role requirements More likely to be committed than someone in a high-exchange relationship More likely to have a greater amount of work than someone with a high-exchange relationship More likely to be mentored than someone with a high-exchange relationship

	What is a common criticism of LMX theory?   Most leaders treat all subordinates the same The theory does not have a standard measurement instrument There is low agreement between leader and subordinate ratings on LMX Research on the theory stopped in the early 1970s

	If a manager is dependent on a subordinate and the subordinate makes a mistake, how would the manager most likely attribute the poor performance?   Internal effort Internal ability External attribution Resistance

	Which situation would be most consistent with a self-promotion form of proactive impression management?   Doing a personal favor Expressing agreement with the person's major ideas Making excuses or apologizing for poor performance Arriving at work early

	What would be an ineffective way of dealing with performance deficiencies?   Trying to avoid attribution bias Describing the deficiency in very general terms Asking the person to suggest remedies Expressing confidence in the individual

	An effective follower would be least likely to:   Resist providing upward coaching and counseling. Support leader efforts to make necessary changes. Keep the boss informed about decisions. Take the initiative to deal with problems.

	What is a cognitive strategy for self-management?   Self-reward Self-monitoring Cue modification Mental rehearsal

	Which impression management tactic would involve behavior intended to demonstrate dedication and loyalty to the mission, to the organization, or to followers?   Exemplification Ingratiation Self promotion Intimidation

	Which impression tactic would involve behavior intended to influence favorable impressions about an individual's competence and value to the organization?   Exemplification Ingratiation Self promotion Intimidation

	Most early theories of leadership behavior did not consider how a leader's behavior would vary across subordinates.    True  False

	According to the initial version of LMX, an exchange relationship with a subordinate was developed very early and remained constant.    True  False

	According to LMX theory, a high-exchange relationship has benefits for both the manager and employee.    True  False

	According to Green and Mitchell's (1979) attribution model, managers try to determine the cause of performance deficiencies in the second step.    True  False

	When dealing with performance deficiencies, it is important to delay providing feedback.    True  False

	When describing a performance deficiency to a subordinate, it is important to describe the deficiency briefly but specifically.    True  False

	Exemplification is an impression tactic involving behavior intended to influence the target person to like the agent and perceive the agent as someone who has desirable social qualities.    True  False

	To be effective as a follower, the follower must be willing to risk the displeasure of the leader.    True  False

	Cue modification is an effective cognitive strategy for self-management.    True  False

	Looking for ways to replace destructive thoughts with positive ones is an example of mental rehearsal.    True  False

	Explain the process of leader attribution about subordinate behavior. What are the possible results of inaccurate attributions by the leader?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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