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31) The path-goal theory of leadership proposes two types of contingency variables, one of which is a. the personality or the leader. b. a choice between production orientation and employee orientation. c. the environmental variables that are outside the control of the employee. d. that there is less control by managers. e. that goals should be different for managers and employees. 32) Freida is a problem employee; she is able to do her job, but on many days is unwilling to do so in the competent manner she is capable of. Based on Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership theory, Freida’s manager should use a ________ style of leadership to improve Freida’s attitude and increase her motivation. a. participative b. authoritative c. telling d. selling e. delegating 33) ________ propose(s) that the role of the leader is to assist the follower in establishing goals that are ________ the organization’s goals, and then ensure that the follower attains these goals. a. The Michigan studies; supportive of b. The Ohio State studies; congruent with c. The Fiedler contingency model; compatible with d. Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership theory; different than e. Path-goal theory; compatible with 34) Tamir approaches all of his employees by providing them with specific guidance and by establishing work schedules and rules for them. According to path-goal theory, Tamir uses a. a directive style of leadership. b. an achievement style of leadership. c. a participative style of leadership. d. a supportive style of leadership. e. a charismatic style of leadership. 35) Elliott is a team leader who consults with employees and uses their suggestions before making a decision. According to path-goal theory, Elliott is a. a supportive leader. b. a participative leader. c. an achievement oriented leader. d. a charismatic leader. e. a directive leader. 36) If the organization you work for is seeking a leader who will set challenging goals and seek improvements in performance, according to path-goal theory, it is looking for a person who demonstrates ________ leadership behaviour. a. achievement-oriented b. participative c. supportive d. charismatic e. directive 37) SCENARIO 8-2 You have been given the opportunity to share your knowledge of the path-goal theory of leadership with a group of managers. You begin by explaining that an important component of path-goal theory is the contribution of contingency factors, which control for the effectiveness of one leadership behaviour versus another. These contingency factors are organized into two groups: subordinate and environmental. Referring to SCENARIO 8-2, as you continue your presentation, you explain the importance of subordinate contingency factors in order to determine the ideal leader behaviour. Which of the following would serve as a subordinate contingency factor?a. age b. gender c. cultural values d. personality e. experience 38) SCENARIO 8-2 You have been given the opportunity to share your knowledge of the path-goal theory of leadership with a group of managers. You begin by explaining that an important component of path-goal theory is the contribution of contingency factors, which control for the effectiveness of one leadership behaviour versus another. These contingency factors are organized into two groups: subordinate and environmental. Referring to SCENARIO 8-2, once you have finished explaining the importance and meaning of the subordinate contingency factors, you begin to explain the implications of environmental contingency factors. Which of the following would constitute an environmental contingency factor?a. age b. task structure c. individual reward d. gender e. experience 39) SCENARIO 8-2 You have been given the opportunity to share your knowledge of the path-goal theory of leadership with a group of managers. You begin by explaining that an important component of path-goal theory is the contribution of contingency factors, which control for the effectiveness of one leadership behaviour versus another. These contingency factors are organized into two groups: subordinate and environmental. Referring to SCENARIO 8-2, the theory proposes guidelines for leaders to be effective. These include a. letting employees know what they need to do to receive rewards. b. being directive and setting goals. c. allowing employees to set their own goals. d. empowering employees as much as possible. e. focusing on production orientation. 40) SCENARIO 8-2 You have been given the opportunity to share your knowledge of the path-goal theory of leadership with a group of managers. You begin by explaining that an important component of path-goal theory is the contribution of contingency factors, which control for the effectiveness of one leadership behaviour versus another. These contingency factors are organized into two groups: subordinate and environmental. Referring to SCENARIO 8-2, as you conclude your presentation, one manager asks, “What is likely to be positively influenced when the leader compensates for things lacking in either the employee or the work setting?”a. motivation and respect for the leader b. performance and satisfaction c. compliance and commitment d. personal growth and well-being e. cohesiveness and productive norms