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What do behavioral theories of leadership focus on?
What leaders do and how they act.
Who are the theorists associated with the situational leadership model?
Paul Hersey & Kenneth Blanchard
According to Hersey and Blanchard, readiness depends on the follower's competence and ______.
motivation
Which of the following leadership styles corresponds to S1 in Hersey & Blanchard's model?
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What is the premise of Fred Fiedler's theory?
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What does the Fiedler Contingency Model focus on?
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Rensis Likert used the concept of 'family' to describe social interactions among work units.
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What are the two behavioral dimensions in Robert Blake and Jane Mouton’s Managerial Grid Model?
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Which leadership style involves giving specific advice and establishing ground rules?
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In Path-Goal Theory, leaders can improve performance through ______ and clarification of paths.
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What is the focus of situational or contingency theories of leadership?
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Study Notes
Behavioral Theories of Leadership
- Focus on leader actions rather than personal traits or mental qualities.
- Emphasizes the importance of how leaders interact with followers.
Key Theorists and Their Contributions
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Paul Hersey & Kenneth Blanchard
- Advocated for leadership style adaptation based on follower development and maturity.
- Readiness for tasks depends on follower competence and motivation.
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Kurt Lewin
- Proposed that worker behavior is influenced by personality interactions, workgroup structure, and the socio-technical climate.
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Chris Argyris
- Studied reasoning patterns that explain behavior; suggested awareness of mental models can improve through training.
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Alvin Toffler
- Analyzed the impact of technology on society in "waves" of cultural behavior.
- In the third wave, societies will increasingly use advanced medical technologies over traditional roles.
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Rensis Likert
- Emphasized the importance of positive social interactions between work units.
- Developed the Likert Scale and Linking Pin Model for organizational structure.
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Robert Blake and Jane Mouton
- Created the Managerial Grid Model; focused on two key dimensions: concern for task (production) and concern for people.
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Fred Fiedler
- Proposed that leaders' personal characteristics and leadership styles are stable.
- Developed the Fiedler Contingency Model, basing leadership effectiveness on situational factors.
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Victor Harold Vroom and Philip Yetton
- Suggested leadership style selection can significantly influence decision-making quality.
Factors Influencing Decision-Making Effectiveness
- Importance of decision quality and acceptance.
- Amount of relevant information available to leaders and subordinates.
- Likelihood of subordinate acceptance of the decision.
- Degree of disagreement among subordinates.
Robert House's Path-Goal Theory of Leadership
- Leaders can enhance group performance, satisfaction, and motivation via:
- Rewards: Incentivizing desired behavior.
- Clarification of Paths: Providing clear instructions and expectations.
- Removal of Obstacles: Addressing barriers to performance.
Robert House’s Leadership Styles
- Directive Leadership: Establishes rules and structures with specific guidance.
- Supportive Leadership: Fosters good relations and shows sensitivity to subordinates’ needs.
- Participative Leadership: Encourages group consultation for decision-making.
Situational or Contingency Theories
- Leaders must adjust their styles to fit the specific demands of different situations.
- Emphasizes the importance of context in determining effective leadership approaches.
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Description
This quiz explores the key concepts of behavioral leadership theories, focusing on the actions of leaders rather than their traits. It discusses the contributions of theorists Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard, emphasizing their adaptive leadership style based on follower readiness. Test your understanding of leadership behaviors and their impact on team dynamics.
