Q1. Which statement about implicit leadership theories is least accurate?
a. implicit theories influence a person's evaluation of leaders
b. implicit theories usually involve assumptions about effective leadership
c. implicit theories can result in biased ratings of a leader's behavior
d. implicit theories are seldom found in intelligent people
e. c and d
Q2. How are managers most likely to interpret the reasons for effective performance?
a. internal attributions are made for effective performance by subordinates
b. external attributions are made for effective performance by subordinates
c. internal attributions are made for high LMX members and external attributions are made for low LMX members
d. external attributions are made for high LMX members and internal attributions are made for low LMX members
Q3. Which is the least likely response by a manager who believes that poor performance by a subordinate is caused by a lack of motivation?
a. new incentives
b. more coaching
c. closer monitoring
d. counseling
Q4. Poor performance in the task assigned to a subordinate is most likely to be attributed to a lack of effort or ability when:
a. the manager has prior experience doing the same type of task
b. poor performance has serious consequences for the work unit
c. other subordinates who did this task had similar difficulties
d. the subordinate has performed other types of tasks effectively