LDR 531 Final Exam

1. Low-context cultures primarily
rely on ________ in communicating with others.

2. Which of the following
statements is most likely to be true about differences between men and women in
relation to emotional reactions?

3. The best leadership theories to
describe and explain effective leadership in teams with interactive members
are

4. Organizational momentum
________________

5. Pragmatic leaders

6. ________ occurs when people
within organizations use whatever influence they can to taint the facts to
support their goals and interests.

7. ________ refers to an
individuals belief that he or she is capable of performing a task.

8. Determining if a strategy will
be effective within its respective business environment and still be
competitive could be determined by completing a(n) ________ test.

9. During an annual review, Michel
Godfrey made the following assertion: When I look at myself and my
performance, I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and something no
one in the organization has the capacity to undertake. Surprisingly, it has not
won me the admiration of my colleagues like it should have. I also believe that
I do not just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, lets face it,
the place would simply fall apart. Which of the following personality traits
best describes Michels personality?

10. Which of the following is the
first step in the negotiation process?

11. A leadership theory that
describes leadership functions applicable to some situations but not others is
called

12. According to the job
characteristics model, autonomy is defined as the degree to which

13. Which of the following actions
best represents Kellys high job involvement?

14. Which of the following
dimensions of the Big Five Model indicates a persons ability to withstand
stress?

15. Job dissatisfaction and
antagonistic relationships with coworkers predict a variety of behaviors
organizations find undesirable, including unionization attempts, substance
abuse, undue socializing, and tardiness. These behaviors are indicators of a
broader syndrome called

16. Which of the following
statements is true regarding a matrix structure?

17. Adoration of a charismatic
leader by followers can lead to

18. In order to make their firm a
learning organization, managers should

19. Some studies indicate the best
approach for transformational change may have the chief executive officer
create an atmosphere for change

20. At Dortix, a manufacturing
company, at the end of every quarter, the total production of each department
is calculated, compared with the predetermined targets, and the rewards for
each set of divisional employees is determined this way. Dortix uses a ________
plan to incentivize its employees.

21. The concept that some
leadership attributes will work in some situations but not in others can be
described by the

22. The ultimate source of an
organizations culture is

23. Which of the following is a
desirable strategy for managers aiming to reduce the negative consequences of
rumors?

24. You manage a department of four
employees. You have identified that Joe has a high need for achievement. Mary
has a high need for power, and Tim has a high need for affiliation. Sarah
scored high on the need for power and low on the need for affiliation.
Which of these four employees is
most suitable for handling your responsibilities when you are on vacation?

25. Which of the following
represents the acceptable standards of behavior within a group that are shared
by the groups members?

26. The degree to which a turbulent
environment impacts operations within an organization is known as

27. Which of the following
statements is true with regard to the effectiveness of tactics?

28. Which of the following steps
can be taken by a manager to minimize groupthink?

29. Which of the following is true
of the baby boomer generation?

30. Central to managing a
successful organizational strategy implementation are/isLDR 531 Final Exam1. Low-context cultures primarily
rely on ________ in communicating with others.2. Which of the following
statements is most likely to be true about differences between men and women in
relation to emotional reactions?3. The best leadership theories to
describe and explain effective leadership in teams with interactive members
are4. Organizational momentum
________________5. Pragmatic leaders6. ________ occurs when people
within organizations use whatever influence they can to taint the facts to
support their goals and interests.7. ________ refers to an
individuals belief that he or she is capable of performing a task.8. Determining if a strategy will
be effective within its respective business environment and still be
competitive could be determined by completing a(n) ________ test.9. During an annual review, Michel
Godfrey made the following assertion: When I look at myself and my
performance, I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and something no
one in the organization has the capacity to undertake. Surprisingly, it has not
won me the admiration of my colleagues like it should have. I also believe that
I do not just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, lets face it,
the place would simply fall apart. Which of the following personality traits
best describes Michels personality?10. Which of the following is the
first step in the negotiation process?11. A leadership theory that
describes leadership functions applicable to some situations but not others is
called12. According to the job
characteristics model, autonomy is defined as the degree to which13. Which of the following actions
best represents Kellys high job involvement?14. Which of the following
dimensions of the Big Five Model indicates a persons ability to withstand
stress?15. Job dissatisfaction and
antagonistic relationships with coworkers predict a variety of behaviors
organizations find undesirable, including unionization attempts, substance
abuse, undue socializing, and tardiness. These behaviors are indicators of a
broader syndrome called16. Which of the following
statements is true regarding a matrix structure?17. Adoration of a charismatic
leader by followers can lead to 18. In order to make their firm a
learning organization, managers should19. Some studies indicate the best
approach for transformational change may have the chief executive officer
create an atmosphere for change20. At Dortix, a manufacturing
company, at the end of every quarter, the total production of each department
is calculated, compared with the predetermined targets, and the rewards for
each set of divisional employees is determined this way. Dortix uses a ________
plan to incentivize its employees.21. The concept that some
leadership attributes will work in some situations but not in others can be
described by the22. The ultimate source of an
organizations culture is23. Which of the following is a
desirable strategy for managers aiming to reduce the negative consequences of
rumors?24. You manage a department of four
employees. You have identified that Joe has a high need for achievement. Mary
has a high need for power, and Tim has a high need for affiliation. Sarah
scored high on the need for power and low on the need for affiliation.Which of these four employees is
most suitable for handling your responsibilities when you are on vacation?25. Which of the following
represents the acceptable standards of behavior within a group that are shared
by the groups members?26. The degree to which a turbulent
environment impacts operations within an organization is known as27. Which of the following
statements is true with regard to the effectiveness of tactics?28. Which of the following steps
can be taken by a manager to minimize groupthink?29. Which of the following is true
of the baby boomer generation?30. Central to managing a
successful organizational strategy implementation are/is