1. Which is an intervening variable in the Multiple Linkage Model? a. subordinat

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1. Which is an intervening variable in the Multiple Linkage Model?

a. subordinate effort and commitment

b. organizational policies

c. leader behavior

d. leader position power

2. According to Yuki's Multiple Linkage Model, short-term group effectiveness depends primarily on what the leader does:

a. to maximize the task commitment of subordinates

b. to improve planning and coordination of operations

c. to correct any deficiencies in intervening variables

d. to remove organizational constaints

5. According to Cognitive Resources Theory, directive leadership is likely to improve group performance the most when:

a. the leader is highly experienced in doing the task

b. subordinates are highly experienced in doing the task

c. the leader and subordinates are highly experienced in doing the task

d. nobody has much prior experience in doing the task

8. Which condition is not a substitute for instrumental or directive leadership according to Kerr and Jermier?

a. high subordinate expertise

b. high task structure

c. high formalization

d. high position power

11. A leader with a high LPC score will perform best when the situation is:

a. very favorable

b. moderately favorable

c. unfavorable

d. either very favorable or unfavorable

12. According to Cognitive Resource Theory, when there is high interpersonal stress, the best predictor of leader success is the leader's:

a. stress tolerance

b. intelligence

c. experience

d. use of group problem solving

13. Which of the following conditions is a substitute for supportive leadership?

a. interdependent work roles

b. feedback from the work itself

c. cohesive work group

d. clear rules and standards

14. Which of the following is not a transformational behavior according to Bass?

a. individualized consideration

b. contingent reward behavior

c. intellectual stimulation

d. inspirational motivation

15. Charismatic leadership is best understood by examing:

a. leader characteristics

b. leaer and subordinate characteristics

c. leader and situational characteristics

d. leader, subordinate, and situational characteristics

16. Compared to close charismatics, distant charismatics are more likely to be described as:

a. being dynamic and active

b. having a sense of humor

c. having persuasive speaking skills

d. having expertise and intelligence

Explanation / Answer

1. Subordinate effort and commitment

In multiple linkage model, subordinate effort and commitment is an intervening variable

2. to correct any deficiencies in intervening variables

It has drect impact on short-term group effectiveness

5. the leader is highly experienced in doing the task

because it helps the leader to understand all possible situations and act maturely

8. high position power

It is not substitute for directive leadership because it shows authority

11. moderately favorable

As per LPC model

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