Question 1

Path-goal theory integrates into which of the following theories of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leader emergence theory
B)  Contingency approach
C)  Expectancy theory
D)  Transformational theoryE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Your supervisor expresses concern for your well-being when he learns of the passing of your father. He is using

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive behaviors
B)  Achievement behaviors
C)  Supportive behaviors
D)  Participative behaviorsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Participative leadership is effective with subordinates who have a strong need to control (internal locus of control).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to path-goal theory,when jobs are very complex,supportive leadership should be provided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a leader behavior in path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive
B)  Coaching
C)  Delegating
D)  ParticipativeE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Research on path-goal theory found significant validity for the model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Followers with the desire to exceed expectations benefit from

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive leadership
B)  Participative leadership
C)  Supportive leadership
D)  Achievement-oriented leadershipE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and mentoring in Mumford's Skills Model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In work settings where the formal authority system is weak,leadership becomes a tool that helps subordinates by making the rules and work requirements clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The path-goal leader adjusts to the characteristics of the follower and

Accepted Answer

A)  The characteristics of the work setting
B)  The characteristics of the team members
C)  The prototype of the in-group members
D)  The skills of the followersE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

For task characteristics that are complex,how many possible leader behaviors might be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4E) A) and B)
F) None of the above B

Question 12

The underlying assumption in expectancy theory is that followers will be motivated

Accepted Answer

A)  If they can do the work
B)  If they have good exchanges with their leaders
C)  If their efforts will result in a likely outcome
D)  If they get a reward that has value to themE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Your supervisor gives you a new project.You are informed that you have exactly 1 week to complete it and are handed an outline of what the final project should resemble.According to path-goal theory,which behavior best describes your supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supportive
B)  Directive
C)  Participative
D)  Achievement orientedE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Supportive behaviors in path-goal theory are similar to supportive behaviors in the situational approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

House introduced new behaviors in his reformulated path-goal theory in 1996.These include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Inherent trait approach.
B)  Group-oriented decision process.
C)  Work facilitation.
D)  Work-group representation and networking.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

I am doing a task I do not really understand and wish my leader would clear up my confusion by telling me the first few steps.Which leadership style would help me the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive behaviors
B)  Achievement behaviors
C)  Supportive behaviors
D)  Participative behaviorsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to followers who need affiliation from a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Achievement style
B)  Supportive style
C)  Directive style
D)  Participative styleE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer directive leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 19

The leader behaviors in path-goal include

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive
B)  Coaching
C)  Delegating
D)  ParticipativeE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Followers who need a high level of human interaction need

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive leadership
B)  Participative leadership
C)  Supportive leadership
D)  Achievement-oriented leadershipE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: Pathgoal Theory

Path-goal theory integrates into which of the following theories of leadership?

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Your supervisor expresses concern for your well-being when he learns of the passing of your father. He is using

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Participative leadership is effective with subordinates who have a strong need to control (internal locus of control).

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According to path-goal theory,when jobs are very complex,supportive leadership should be provided.

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Which of the following is not a leader behavior in path-goal theory?

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Research on path-goal theory found significant validity for the model.

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Followers with the desire to exceed expectations benefit from

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Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and mentoring in Mumford's Skills Model.

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In work settings where the formal authority system is weak,leadership becomes a tool that helps subordinates by making the rules and work requirements clear.

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The path-goal leader adjusts to the characteristics of the follower and

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For task characteristics that are complex,how many possible leader behaviors might be used?

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The underlying assumption in expectancy theory is that followers will be motivated

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Your supervisor gives you a new project.You are informed that you have exactly 1 week to complete it and are handed an outline of what the final project should resemble.According to path-goal theory,which behavior best describes your supervisor?

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Supportive behaviors in path-goal theory are similar to supportive behaviors in the situational approach.

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House introduced new behaviors in his reformulated path-goal theory in 1996.These include all of the following except

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I am doing a task I do not really understand and wish my leader would clear up my confusion by telling me the first few steps.Which leadership style would help me the most?

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Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to followers who need affiliation from a(n)

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Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer directive leadership.

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The leader behaviors in path-goal include

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Followers who need a high level of human interaction need

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