Organizational Behavior Managing People And Organizations 12th Edition By Ricky W – Test Bank

Overview

True / False Questions

1. Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

2. Leadership usually involves some form of force and coercion.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

3. A person is usually both a manager and a leader.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

4. Careful scientific research of leadership began in the late sixteenth century, so the existing literature is vast and comprehensive.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

5. Current study of leadership focuses almost exclusively on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

6. A manager who exhibits employee-centered leader behaviors pays attention to the human aspects of the group.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

7. Situational theories demonstrate that there are a number of leadership styles that can have a positive impact on an organization’s effectiveness.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

8. A manager who uses a team management style of leadership is concerned about people and production.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

9. The highest numbers on the LPC scale are associated with a positive evaluation of the least-preferred coworker.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

10. The degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) scale.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

11. According to the LPC, relationship motivation closely parallels employee-centered and consideration leader behavior.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True