Fiedler's Leader Participation Model Quiz and Flashcards

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According to Fiedler's Contingency Model, what three situational factors determine the effectiveness of a leader?

Leader-member relations, task structure, and position power (correct)

Task structure, position power, and follower willingness

Leader-member relations, position power, and follower ability

Leader-member relations, task structure, and follower readiness

What is the main idea of the Situational Leadership Theory?

Task-oriented leadership is the most effective approach

Followers can accept or reject the leader based on their readiness (correct)

Leadership style is fixed and unchangeable

Leaders can adapt their style to fit the situation

What type of leadership style focuses on setting challenging goals for employees?

Directive

Participative

Achievement-Oriented (correct)

Supportive

What is the main premise of Vroom and Yetton's Leader-Participation Model?

Situational variables interact with leadership attributes to impact leader behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of House's Path-Goal Theory?

Leaders provide followers with information, support, and resources to achieve their goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task?

Ability and willingness Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the central tenets of Fiedler's Contingency Model?

The favorableness of the leadership situation affects success Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership theory suggests that leaders should adapt their style to the maturity level of their followers?

Situational Leadership Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Task-Oriented Leadership?

Emphasizing the achievement of specific tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is characterized by a strong sense of vision and the ability to inspire followers?

Transformational Leadership Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Leader-Follower Relations?

The mutual influence between leaders and followers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge to the effectiveness of leadership?

Cultural differences Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a leader's behavior according to the contingency model?

It adjusts to the way tasks are structured in the organization Signup and view all the answers

In the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory, what characterizes In-Group members?

They are similar to the leader and receive more attention and responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a transformational leader?

To influence followers to put the organization's interests first Signup and view all the answers

What does 'charisma' mean in Greek?

Gift Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of trust in leadership?

A psychological state of vulnerability Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership model emphasizes the importance of adapting to the task structure?

Fiedler's Contingency Model Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

Assumes that leadership style is fixed and based on orientation revealed in LPC questionnaire
Considers three situational factors: leader-member relations, task structure, and position power
Effective leadership requires changing the leader to fit the situation or changing the situational variables to fit the current leader
Graphic representation of the model is used to determine which type of leader to use in a given situation

Assessment of Fiedler's Model

Considerable evidence supports the model, especially when grouping original eight situations into three
Problems: LPC scale logic is not well understood, LPC scores are not stable, and contingency variables are complex and hard to determine

Situational Leadership Theory

Focuses on follower "readiness" which is the extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task
Effectiveness depends on followers' response to the leader's actions
Four leadership behaviors: directing, supporting, participating, and delegating
Leaders must adapt their behavior to match the follower's level of readiness

House's Path-Goal Theory

Builds from Ohio State studies and expectancy theory of motivation
Leaders provide followers with information, support, and resources to help them achieve their goals
Leaders help clarify the "path" to the worker's goals
Four types of leaders: directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented

Vroom and Yetton's Leader-Participation Model

How a leader makes decisions is as important as what is decided
Situational variables interact with leadership attributes to impact the behavior of the leader
A decision tree is used to determine the level of participation required in a specific situation

Leadership Definitions and Theories

Leadership defined as the ability to influence others to achieve group goals
Contrast between leadership and management
Trait theories, behavioral theories, contingency theories, charismatic leadership, transformational leadership, and authentic leadership are discussed

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory

In-group members are similar to the leader and receive more time and attention, greater responsibility, and rewards
Out-group members are managed by formal rules and policies, receive less attention, and are more likely to retaliate against the organization

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Charismatic leadership involves inspiring followers to transcend their self-interests for the good of the organization
Transformational leaders inspire followers to achieve a higher level of motivation and commitment
Charisma means "gift" in Greek, and charismatic leaders have a strong vision and are able to communicate it effectively

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This quiz is about Fiedler's Leadership Model, which considers three situational factors: leader-member relations, task structure, and position power. Learn how to apply this model for effective leadership.

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