Assignment:
Q1. Based on Vroom & Yetton's decision tree model, when decisions are significant, employee commitment is important, and leader expertise and the likelihood of commitment are low, a leader should use:
a. a rational decision model
b. a top-down approach
c. a "deciding" approach
d. a delegation approach
e. a group consultative approach
Q2. High performance on the employee’s part is sufficient to develop a high-quality exchange (LMX) with a leader
a. True
b. False
Q3. Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership suggests
a. servant leadership will create results consistent with goal congruence.
b. since leader behavior is a stable characteristic, one should choose the type of leader based on how favorable the situation is.
c. collaborative leadership will typically results in the best performance outcomes.
d. task oriented leadership depends on task structure.
e. virtual leadership can be effective with sufficient planning.
Q4.______ power is derived from personal identification or charisma as a way to influence behavior (refer to class notes in syllabus for discussion of bases of power) .
a. Personalized
b. Reward
c. Referent
d. Legitimate
e. Socialized