Leadership Across Cultures Assignment
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What is the main concept behind Situational Leadership according to Hersey and Blanchard?

Leaders should adapt their style based on the maturity level of their followers (willingness and ability).

How does a Transformational Leader differ from a Transactional Leader?

Transformational Leaders inspire and motivate followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes by transforming their beliefs and values, while Transactional Leaders focus on the exchange between leader and follower, emphasizing clear roles and tasks, rewards, and punishments.

What is the key characteristic of Autocratic Leaders?

They make decisions unilaterally, with little to no input from followers.

How do Democratic Leaders involve their team members in decision-making?

<p>By promoting a sense of belonging and higher satisfaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leadership style of Laissez-Faire Leaders?

<p>Offer minimal direction, allowing team members to make many decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to French and Raven's Five Bases of Power, what are the different sources of power a leader can possess?

<p>Reward power, Coercive power, Legitimate power, Referent power, Expert power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is leading in the context of management and organizational behavior?

<p>The process of influencing, guiding, or directing others in a way that achieves the goals of a group or an organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Leadership Across Culture examine leadership styles?

<p>It examines how leadership styles and practices are influenced by cultural norms, values, and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Western cultures like the United States, what type of leadership style is often valued?

<p>Participative leadership styles, which involve employees in decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In hierarchical societies like Japan or South Korea, what leadership style might be more respected and effective?

<p>Authoritative leadership style.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication styles are common in high-context cultures like Japan and China?

<p>High-context cultures rely on implicit communication and understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of Leadership Across Culture?

<p>To understand how cultural norms, values, and beliefs influence leadership practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are French and Raven's Five Bases of Power?

<p>Legitimate Power, Reward Power, Coercive Power, Expert Power, Referent Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of Reward Power.

<p>A manager can offer bonuses or promotions to motivate employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Coercive Power work?

<p>A leader might threaten demotion or firing for noncompliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Expert Power based on?

<p>A respected professor influences students through their deep knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain Referent Power.

<p>A charismatic leader inspires loyalty and admiration, influencing followers’ actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Leadership Models?

<p>Leadership models provide frameworks for understanding how effective leadership can be achieved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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