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Which leadership style emphasizes the definition and structuring of roles to achieve organizational goals?
Which leadership style emphasizes the definition and structuring of roles to achieve organizational goals?
What type of leadership behavior is characterized by a high concern for people but a low concern for production?
What type of leadership behavior is characterized by a high concern for people but a low concern for production?
In the Ohio State University Studies, the two dimensions of leadership behavior are uncorrelated. What does this imply?
In the Ohio State University Studies, the two dimensions of leadership behavior are uncorrelated. What does this imply?
Which managerial style demonstrates a fair but firm attitude, balancing concern for production and people?
Which managerial style demonstrates a fair but firm attitude, balancing concern for production and people?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between task completion and human requirements in team management?
Which statement best describes the relationship between task completion and human requirements in team management?
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What is the primary focus of production-oriented leadership as described in the University of Michigan Studies?
What is the primary focus of production-oriented leadership as described in the University of Michigan Studies?
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What is a distinguishing feature of relationship-motivated leaders according to Fiedler's Theory?
What is a distinguishing feature of relationship-motivated leaders according to Fiedler's Theory?
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In House’s Path-Goal Theory, which leadership style is most effective when addressing stress or ambiguity in tasks?
In House’s Path-Goal Theory, which leadership style is most effective when addressing stress or ambiguity in tasks?
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Which type of leadership style emphasizes the importance of subordinate involvement and autonomy?
Which type of leadership style emphasizes the importance of subordinate involvement and autonomy?
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Charismatic leaders are characterized by which of the following traits?
Charismatic leaders are characterized by which of the following traits?
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Study Notes
Behavioural Theories of Leadership
- Ohio State University Studies identified two key dimensions of leadership behaviour:
- Initiating Structure: Defining roles, structuring tasks, and coordinating followers towards goals.
- Consideration: Building trust, mutual respect, and rapport between leaders and followers.
- These behaviours are unrelated; thus, four leadership styles emerged:
- Low initiating structure and low consideration
- Low initiating structure and high consideration
- High initiating structure and low consideration
- High initiating structure and high consideration
University of Michigan Studies
- Examined the relationship between leadership behaviour and performance.
- Classified leadership into two styles:
- Employee-oriented: Focuses on interpersonal relationships in the workplace.
- Production-oriented: Concentrates on technical/task aspects of work.
Managerial Grid (Blake and Mouton)
- A leadership model using a grid with concern for people and concern for production.
- Different leadership styles are represented by the grid's positions, from low concern for both (impoverished management) to high concern for both (team management).
- Country Club: High concern for people, low concern for production
- Middle-of-the-Road: Moderate concern for people and production
- Impoverished: Low concern for people and production
- Produce or Perish: High concern for production, low concern for people
- Team Management: High concern for people and production (Ideal Style)
Task Management (9,1)
- Production is prioritized, with people as a commodity.
Country Club Management (1,9)
- Focuses on relationships and minimizes conflict to prioritize people.
Impoverished Management (1,1)
- Shows little to no commitment to either people or production.
Dampered Pendulum (5,5)
- A moderate balance of concern for production and people.
Team Management (9,9)
- Ideal style prioritizing both human and task requirements.
Contingency Theories
- Leadership success is influenced by situational variables beyond traits.
Fiedler's Theory
- Identifies two main leadership styles:
- Relationship-motivated: Emphasizes good relationships with others.
- Task-motivated: Prioritizes procedures and task completion.
House's Path-Goal Theory
- Leaders' effectiveness depends on clarifying goals and enabling followers to achieve them.
- Four leadership styles emerged:
- Directive
- Supportive
- Participative
- Achievement-oriented
Charismatic Theories
- Focuses on unique behaviors of charismatic leaders (self-confidence, strong moral beliefs).
Transactional & Transformational Leaders
- Transactional leadership involves contingent reward, management by exception, and laissez-faire.
- Transformational leadership includes charismatic behaviors, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.
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Description
This quiz explores key behavioural theories of leadership, including the Ohio State University Studies and the University of Michigan Studies. It covers dimensions such as initiating structure, consideration, and leadership styles categorized by the Managerial Grid. Test your knowledge on how these theories apply to effective leadership practices.
