According to LMX Theory, most leaders
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establish a special relationship with a small number of subordinates
establish a favorable relationship with any subordinate who is interested
try to treat each subordinate the say way to ensure fairness
establish a special relationship with their immediate supervisor
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Question 2
When there is a high LPC relationship, the leader is more likely to:
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give the subordinate easy assignments to do
meet with the subordinate to review performance
dominate conversations with the subordinate
understand the subordinate’s problems and needs
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Question 3
Which was not found in the research on leader-member exchange?
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leaders provided more benefits to high LPC subordinates that to low LPC subordinates
leaders with different relationships for high and low LPC subordinates were more effective
high LPC subordinates performed better than low LPC subordinates
there was more delegation to high LPC subordinates than to low subordinates
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Question 4
When is a special exchange relationship with some subordinates least likely to occur?
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the leader has litter expertise in how to do the work
the leader has an unfavorable relationship with superiors
the leader is overloaded with duties and responsibilities
the leader has many immediate subordinates
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Question 5
Studies of how managers perceive poor performance by a subordinate find that:
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managers are biased toward attributing the cause to external factors such as insufficient resources or lack or cooperation by others
Managers are biased toward attributing the cause to bad luck (random events)
managers are biased toward attributing the cause to internal factors such as lack of motivation or ability
most managers make an accurate attribution about the cause of poor performance by a subordinate
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Question 6
Which is the least likely response by a manager who believes that poor performance by a subordinate is caused by lack of motivation?
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new incentives
closer monitoring
more coaching
counseling
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Question 7
Which of the following is not one of the impression management tactics described in the chapter?
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exemplification
improvisation
intimidation
self promotion
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Question 8
Which was not a recommendation for effective followers?
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verify the accuracy of information you provide to the leader
point out whn a leader is being defensive about suggestions
point our specific weaknesses in a plan or proposals made by the leader
be assertive but diplomatic about resolving role ambiguity
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Question 9
Which of the following is a recommended guideline for followers?
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ask the boss for specific directions on how to deal with difficult problems
get the approval from the boss before taking action to resolve problems
take the initiative to deal with immediate problems in the work
follow rules and standard procedures to avoid any blame for problems
2 points
Question 10
Which of the following is a cognitive strategy for self management?
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positive self talk
self monitoring
cue modification
self reward
