Question 1

Due to the high level of control possessed by empowered managers,they are less likely to empower their subordinates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

List the six social structural characteristics that create an empowering environment.

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The six social structural char...

Question 3

Empowered employees are more likely to offer ideas,exercise creativity,and develop more innovative processes and products than those who are not empowered.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is leadership? Explain the effective characteristics of a "leader".

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Leadership is a process of social influe...

Question 5

Ray Corp.is weighing the benefits of empowering its workforce against potential problems.One reason for avoiding empowerment is:

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A)   a reduction in operational costs by elimination of hierarchical layers.
B)   lower loyalty and trust.
C)   lower and inconsistent product delivery.
D)   reduction in turnover and higher retention.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following helps to facilitate an empowered environment?

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A)   High role ambiguity
B)   Narrow span of control
C)   Sociopolitical support
D)   Limited resourcesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

All of the following are contributing factors in effectively delegating tasks,EXCEPT:

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A)   dual accountability.
B)   establishing controls.
C)   only accepting finished work.
D)   assessing skills.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 8

Delegation helps to push decision making downward in the organizational hierarchy leading to a more democratic and inclusive process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Modifying Maslow's theory,Clayton Alderfer tried to simplify the needs into three categories:

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A)   safety,relatedness,and esteem.
B)   existence,social,and esteem.
C)   existence,relatedness,and growth.
D)   social,safety,and growth.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 10

By empowering his employees,Eric will make them less accountable for their decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A Theory Y manager believes subordinates dislike work and shirk responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Candace has realized that for her department to be effective she needs to allow subordinates greater involvement and participation in decision making and in controlling certain aspects of their tasks.Candace is using the process known as:

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A)   coaching.
B)   empowerment.
C)   mentoring.
D)   negotiation.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Leadership is limited to the person with a title.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a benefit of effective empowerment?

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A)   Empowered employees can deal directly with customer demands.
B)   Empowered employees use more time to personalize services for customers.
C)   Empowered employees are required to work within boundaries.
D)   Empowered employees are less responsible for their actions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Bennies' Model Jet Company encourages creative thinking.The company has also implemented a few,small changes in its day-to-day activities after analyzing the ideas put forth by employees.Bennies' is using suggestion involvement in its approach to incorporating empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Since SuperTech,Inc.has a very complex environment and many employees perform nonroutine tasks,the company will benefit from a highly empowered workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain some of the steps leading to self-empowerment.

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Some of the steps leading to self-empowe...

Question 18

Simon has realized that he should take the first step and act on his own to ensure that the organization's goals are met.Simon is practicing:

Accepted Answer

A)   delegation.
B)   self-leadership.
C)   politicking.
D)   self-actualization.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Empowerment must always come from an external source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During implementation of empowerment,setting the stage for generating and demonstrating organizational support is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   investigation.
B)   implementation.
C)   preparation.
D)   maturation.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D) C

Exam 18: Leading and Empowering Self and Others

Due to the high level of control possessed by empowered managers,they are less likely to empower their subordinates.

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List the six social structural characteristics that create an empowering environment.

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Empowered employees are more likely to offer ideas,exercise creativity,and develop more innovative processes and products than those who are not empowered.

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What is leadership? Explain the effective characteristics of a "leader".

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Ray Corp.is weighing the benefits of empowering its workforce against potential problems.One reason for avoiding empowerment is:

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Which of the following helps to facilitate an empowered environment?

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All of the following are contributing factors in effectively delegating tasks,EXCEPT:

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Delegation helps to push decision making downward in the organizational hierarchy leading to a more democratic and inclusive process.

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Modifying Maslow's theory,Clayton Alderfer tried to simplify the needs into three categories:

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By empowering his employees,Eric will make them less accountable for their decisions.

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A Theory Y manager believes subordinates dislike work and shirk responsibility.

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Candace has realized that for her department to be effective she needs to allow subordinates greater involvement and participation in decision making and in controlling certain aspects of their tasks.Candace is using the process known as:

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Leadership is limited to the person with a title.

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Which of the following is a benefit of effective empowerment?

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Bennies' Model Jet Company encourages creative thinking.The company has also implemented a few,small changes in its day-to-day activities after analyzing the ideas put forth by employees.Bennies' is using suggestion involvement in its approach to incorporating empowerment.

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Since SuperTech,Inc.has a very complex environment and many employees perform nonroutine tasks,the company will benefit from a highly empowered workforce.

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Explain some of the steps leading to self-empowerment.

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Simon has realized that he should take the first step and act on his own to ensure that the organization's goals are met.Simon is practicing:

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Empowerment must always come from an external source.

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During implementation of empowerment,setting the stage for generating and demonstrating organizational support is referred to as:

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