A+ Answers of the following Questions

1. A/an _______ tells us more about a noun or pronoun and must be placed directly before or directly after the noun or pronoun it refers to.
A. adverbial
B. preposition
C. prepositional phrase
D. appositive

2.When we see two independent clauses joined by nothing at all, we have detected a
A. fragment.
B. fused sentence.
C. splice.
D. run-on.

3. When you use _______ to define a word, you should use nouns to define nouns, verbs to define verbs, and adjectives to define adjectives.
A. homonyms
B. antonyms
C. classification
D. synonyms

1. The central explanatory process in Path-goal Theory of leadership is: (Points : 5) 
the influence of leader expectations on subordinate behavior
the influence of leader expectations on subordinate expectations
the influence of leader behavior on subordinate expectations
the influence of leader behavior on group processes

2. According to Path-goal Theory, supportive leadership contributes most to subordinate satisfaction and motivation when the task is: (Points : 5) 
tedious and stressful
important and meaningful
complex and variable
interesting and enjoyable

3. According to Path-goal theory, directive leadership is most effective when: (Points : 5) 
the task is simple and repetitive
work roles are ambiguous
the task is tedious and stressful

the work roles are interdependent

1. Charismatic leadership is best understood by examining: (Points : 5) 
leader characteristics
leader and subordinate characteristics
leader and situational characteristics
leader, subordinate, and situational characteristics

2. Which was NOT recommended as a guideline for transformational leaders? (Points : 5) 
ask followers to place their trust in the special ability of the leader
express confidence that followers will be able to attain the vision
remind followers use dramatic, symbolic actions to emphasize key values in the vision
empower followers to find effective ways to attain the vision

3. Which was recommended for leaders when communicating the vision? (Points : 5) 
set a concrete deadline for attaining key aspects of the vision
explain in a general way how the vision can be attained
remind followers about the obstacles so they do not become complacent
offer incentives to followers for their help in attaining the vision

1. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a reason for resistance by employees to a proposal by top management to change the current strategy? (Points : 5) 
a climate of distrust in the organization
the fear of losing status and power
cynicism about the feasibility of the proposed change
resentment of external dependencies

2. What type of culture is most likely to facilitate long-term performance by an organization in a turbulent environment? (Points : 5) 
a culture that strongly supports the current competitive strategy
a culture consistent with the values of the most powerful subunit
a culture that emphasizes the need for flexibility and continuous learning

a culture that creates goal alignmnet among organization members

3. A successful vision for an organization is most likely to include: (Points : 5) 
specific performance objectives with a clear deadline
a memorable slogan about the key value to be achieved
a list of desirable features for the organization's products or services
a vivid image of what can be achieved and why it is worthwhile

1. Which of the following is LEAST desirable for a vision? (Points : 5) 
it should emphasize ideological objectives
it should be clear and easy for followers to understand
it should be bold and ambitious
it should include detailed action steps to make it credible

2. What is the best way to describe the essential processes in learning organizations? (Points : 5) 
acquisition of new knowledge by the organization
diffusion of new knowledge to people who can use it
application of new knowledge by the organization
acquisition, diffusion, and application of new knowledge in the organization

3. Which of the following is most useful approach for developing a learning organization? (Points : 5) 
encourage employees to become specialists in functional areas
encourage systems thinking by managers at all levels of the organization
create a reward system that fosters competition among employees
use limitation of competitors as the primary basis for innovation