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Which trait is NOT typically associated with successful leadership?
Which trait is NOT typically associated with successful leadership?
- Self-confidence
- Honesty and integrity
- Intuition (correct)
- Drive
What is a key characteristic that differentiates personality traits according to trait theory?
What is a key characteristic that differentiates personality traits according to trait theory?
- Consistency (correct)
- Inconsistency
- Subjectivity
- Adaptability
Which of the following traits is directly related to social interactions according to the leadership process research?
Which of the following traits is directly related to social interactions according to the leadership process research?
- Intelligence
- Extroversion (correct)
- Job-relevant knowledge
- Desire to lead
What aspect of traits does the theory emphasize based on the context of personal experiences?
What aspect of traits does the theory emphasize based on the context of personal experiences?
Which trait can contribute to a leader's effectiveness in decision-making and problem-solving?
Which trait can contribute to a leader's effectiveness in decision-making and problem-solving?
What does Fred Fiedler's Contingency Theory emphasize for leadership effectiveness?
What does Fred Fiedler's Contingency Theory emphasize for leadership effectiveness?
Which aspect is NOT considered within the Health Belief Model?
Which aspect is NOT considered within the Health Belief Model?
Which statement best reflects the view of Behaviorism in learning?
Which statement best reflects the view of Behaviorism in learning?
Which of the following is a step within the process outlined by Fiedler's Contingency Theory?
Which of the following is a step within the process outlined by Fiedler's Contingency Theory?
What is a key implication of the Contingency Theory of leadership?
What is a key implication of the Contingency Theory of leadership?
In health behavior change, which element is emphasized by the Health Belief Model?
In health behavior change, which element is emphasized by the Health Belief Model?
Which factor would likely lead to ineffective leadership according to Fiedler's Contingency Theory?
Which factor would likely lead to ineffective leadership according to Fiedler's Contingency Theory?
What learning theory emphasizes that behaviors are learned from environmental interactions?
What learning theory emphasizes that behaviors are learned from environmental interactions?
What is the primary focus of scientific management principles?
What is the primary focus of scientific management principles?
How does scientific management suggest employees should be handled?
How does scientific management suggest employees should be handled?
Which of the following roles do managers assume in the context of scientific management?
Which of the following roles do managers assume in the context of scientific management?
What does the term 'rule of thumb' refer to in a management context?
What does the term 'rule of thumb' refer to in a management context?
What is a major disadvantage of using 'rule of thumb' methods in management?
What is a major disadvantage of using 'rule of thumb' methods in management?
In the scientific management approach, what is emphasized for employee performance improvement?
In the scientific management approach, what is emphasized for employee performance improvement?
Frederick Taylor's contributions to management primarily focused on:
Frederick Taylor's contributions to management primarily focused on:
What is meant by equal distribution of work between management and labor in scientific management?
What is meant by equal distribution of work between management and labor in scientific management?
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Study Notes
Leadership Traits
- Seven traits identified for successful leadership include:
- Drive
- Desire to lead
- Honesty and integrity
- Self-confidence
- Intelligence
- Job-relevant knowledge
- Extroversion
Trait Theory
- Trait theory asserts that individuals differ based on trait dimensions' strength and intensity.
- Three criteria defining personality traits:
- Consistency: Traits manifest similarly across situations.
- Stability: Traits remain relatively unchanged over time.
- Universal Principles: Traits are applicable in diverse contexts.
Transtheoretical Model
- Describes health behavior change through six stages:
- Pre-contemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
- Termination
Management Principles
- Scientific management replaces traditional methods with systematic approaches:
- Replace rule-of-thumb methods with scientific studies of tasks.
- Scientifically select, train, and develop employees.
- Provide detailed instructions and supervise performance.
- Equal distribution of responsibilities between management and labor, with management focusing on planning.
Rule of Thumb in Scientific Management
- Refers to decision-making based on personal judgments of managers rather than systematic methods.
Contingency Theory
- Fred Fiedler's Contingency Theory suggests leadership effectiveness relies on the match between leadership style and situation.
- Leaders may be effective in specific circumstances while ineffective in others.
- The theory helps identify personal leadership style and situational needs.
Health Belief Model
- A theoretical framework for understanding health behaviors related to health promotion and disease prevention.
- Used to explain and predict changes in individual health behaviors.
Behavioral Theory
- Behaviorism posits that behaviors are learned through environmental interactions.
- The theory emphasizes that environment plays a larger role than innate factors in shaping behaviors.
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