Discuss The theories of leadership

Which of the following is NOT one of the leader behavior styles described in the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness?

 

Directive

 

Participative

 

Relationship-oriented

 

Achievement-oriented

Question 2 

According to Fiedler, the effectiveness of leaders is dependent on:

 

the favorableness of their situation.

 

the least preferred coworker.

 

task structure.

 

position power.

Question 3 

Effective followers:

 

are courageous.

 

are self-aggrandizing.

 

uncritically reinforce leaders’   ideas.

 

require close supervision.

Question 4 

The theories of leadership concerned with identifying specific leadership styles that are most effective in specific leadership situations are the:

 

trait theories.

 

behavioral theories.

 

contingency theories.

 

transformational theories.

Question 5 

In the context of transformational leadership, ________ refers to how much concern the leader displays for each follower’s needs and acts as a coach or a mentor.

 

intellectual stimulation

 

individualized consideration

 

individual consultation

 

facilitation

Question 6 

In the context of the path-goal theory, a ________ style of leadership is used when the leader must give specific guidance about work tasks, schedule work, and let followers know what is expected.

 

supportive

 

achievement-oriented

 

participative

 

directive

Question 7 

The basic idea behind leader-member exchange theory is that:

 

followership is based on member   perceptions of equity.

 

leaders form two groups of   followers—in­groups and out­groups.

 

leaders develop relationships with   followers based on the principle of who does what and how much for whom.

 

followership depends on the degree   that a task is satisfying.

Question 8 

According to Blake and Mouton’s Leadership Grid, a manager with a high concern for production and low concern for people would be in what position on the grid?

 

1,1

 

1,9

 

9,1

 

9,9

Which of the following is NOT one of the leader behavior styles described in the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness?

 

Directive

 

Participative

 

Relationship-oriented

 

Achievement-oriented

Question 2 

According to Fiedler, the effectiveness of leaders is dependent on:

 

the favorableness of their situation.

 

the least preferred coworker.

 

task structure.

 

position power.

Question 3 

Effective followers:

 

are courageous.

 

are self-aggrandizing.

 

uncritically reinforce leaders’   ideas.

 

require close supervision.

Question 4 

The theories of leadership concerned with identifying specific leadership styles that are most effective in specific leadership situations are the:

 

trait theories.

 

behavioral theories.

 

contingency theories.

 

transformational theories.

Question 5 

In the context of transformational leadership, ________ refers to how much concern the leader displays for each follower’s needs and acts as a coach or a mentor.

 

intellectual stimulation

 

individualized consideration

 

individual consultation

 

facilitation

Question 6 

In the context of the path-goal theory, a ________ style of leadership is used when the leader must give specific guidance about work tasks, schedule work, and let followers know what is expected.

 

supportive

 

achievement-oriented

 

participative

 

directive

Question 7 

The basic idea behind leader-member exchange theory is that:

 

followership is based on member   perceptions of equity.

 

leaders form two groups of   followers—in­groups and out­groups.

 

leaders develop relationships with   followers based on the principle of who does what and how much for whom.

 

followership depends on the degree   that a task is satisfying.

Question 8 

According to Blake and Mouton’s Leadership Grid, a manager with a high concern for production and low concern for people would be in what position on the grid?

 

1,1

 

1,9

 

9,1

 

9,9