____ is a
composite of propositions and beliefs that take a leadership and empowering
approach to management based on a positive view of human nature.
a.
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Theory X
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b.
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Theory Y
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c.
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Theory Z
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d.
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Command Theory
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ANS: B
54. All
of the following are propositions of Theory Y except:
a.
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The average human does not inherently
dislike work.
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b.
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The average person learns, under proper
conditions, not only to accept but to seek responsibility.
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c.
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The average person prefers to be
directed, wishes to avoid responsibility, and wants security above all.
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d.
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The capacity to exercise a relatively
high degree of imagination, ingenuity, and creativity in the solution to
organizational problems is widely, not narrowly, distributed in the
population.
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ANS: C
55. Behavioral
models have identified ____ and ____ as two main dimensions of leader behavior.
a.
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empowerment; initiating structure
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b.
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consideration; envisioning
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c.
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initiating structure; consideration
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d.
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envisioning; initiating structure
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ANS: C
56. In
the behavioral model of leadership, the behavior known as ____ refers to the
extent to which leaders are likely to have job relationships characterized by
mutual trust, two-way communication, respect for employees' ideas, and empathy
for their feelings.
a.
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telling style
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b.
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consideration
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c.
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selling style
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d.
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initiating structure
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ANS: B