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Which leadership style emphasizes centralized decision-making and limits participation?
Which leadership style emphasizes centralized decision-making and limits participation?
What is a characteristic of the democratic style of leadership?
What is a characteristic of the democratic style of leadership?
In the Ohio State leadership style, what does 'initiating structure' refer to?
In the Ohio State leadership style, what does 'initiating structure' refer to?
Which leadership theory associates high productivity and job satisfaction with employee-oriented leaders?
Which leadership theory associates high productivity and job satisfaction with employee-oriented leaders?
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What does the Managerial Grid measure?
What does the Managerial Grid measure?
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Which leadership style gives group members the freedom to make decisions about work?
Which leadership style gives group members the freedom to make decisions about work?
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What type of leader achieved high performance and satisfaction according to the Ohio State studies?
What type of leader achieved high performance and satisfaction according to the Ohio State studies?
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What is the lowest score on the Managerial Grid's concern for production scale?
What is the lowest score on the Managerial Grid's concern for production scale?
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What is considered an essential skill for effective team leadership?
What is considered an essential skill for effective team leadership?
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Which type of power arises from a leader's personal traits or charisma?
Which type of power arises from a leader's personal traits or charisma?
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What should leaders consider when choosing their leadership styles?
What should leaders consider when choosing their leadership styles?
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Which power type is based on a leader's position and authority?
Which power type is based on a leader's position and authority?
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Which dimension of trust involves a leader's reliability and good judgment?
Which dimension of trust involves a leader's reliability and good judgment?
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What is the main effect of coercive power on followers?
What is the main effect of coercive power on followers?
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What does competence in the context of trust encompass?
What does competence in the context of trust encompass?
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Which skill is most important for knowing when to intervene as a team leader?
Which skill is most important for knowing when to intervene as a team leader?
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What does empowering employees typically involve?
What does empowering employees typically involve?
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Why are organizations increasingly empowering their employees?
Why are organizations increasingly empowering their employees?
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What is a potential consequence of failing to consider cultural influences in leadership?
What is a potential consequence of failing to consider cultural influences in leadership?
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Which characteristic can serve as a substitute for leadership?
Which characteristic can serve as a substitute for leadership?
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What aspect of trust reflects a person's willingness to protect another emotionally and physically?
What aspect of trust reflects a person's willingness to protect another emotionally and physically?
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Which factor can make leadership training particularly effective?
Which factor can make leadership training particularly effective?
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What is a key reason for organizational downsizing impacting empowerment?
What is a key reason for organizational downsizing impacting empowerment?
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How can leadership substitutes affect an organization's need for leaders?
How can leadership substitutes affect an organization's need for leaders?
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What is the primary role of a leader according to leadership principles?
What is the primary role of a leader according to leadership principles?
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Which of the following is considered a characteristic of strong leadership traits?
Which of the following is considered a characteristic of strong leadership traits?
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Which trait is essential for leaders to build trusting relationships?
Which trait is essential for leaders to build trusting relationships?
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Effective leaders must possess which of the following intellectual capabilities?
Effective leaders must possess which of the following intellectual capabilities?
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Self-confidence in leaders is important because it helps them to:
Self-confidence in leaders is important because it helps them to:
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Which leadership trait emphasizes a leader’s ambition and desire for achievement?
Which leadership trait emphasizes a leader’s ambition and desire for achievement?
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Which leadership trait suggests that leaders are prone to initiative and persistence?
Which leadership trait suggests that leaders are prone to initiative and persistence?
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Which academic study approaches are part of the early theories of leadership?
Which academic study approaches are part of the early theories of leadership?
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What is a key characteristic of Leader–Member Exchange (LMX) Theory?
What is a key characteristic of Leader–Member Exchange (LMX) Theory?
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Which leadership style focuses on inspiring followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes?
Which leadership style focuses on inspiring followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes?
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What is a common trait of charismatic leaders?
What is a common trait of charismatic leaders?
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How do transactional leaders primarily motivate their followers?
How do transactional leaders primarily motivate their followers?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visionary leaders?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visionary leaders?
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Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of leader-follower relationships?
Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of leader-follower relationships?
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What factor is commonly associated with members in the in-group of LMX Theory?
What factor is commonly associated with members in the in-group of LMX Theory?
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What is a feature of transformational leadership compared to transactional leadership?
What is a feature of transformational leadership compared to transactional leadership?
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Study Notes
Overview of Leadership in Business Management
- Leaders possess the ability to influence others and hold managerial authority; leadership embodies the actions taken by these leaders to guide and motivate a group toward achieving goals.
Early Theories of Leadership
- Leadership Trait Theories identify key traits common to successful leaders, including:
- Drive: High effort, ambition, persistence, and initiative.
- Desire to Lead: A strong motivation to influence and take responsibility.
- Honesty and Integrity: Building trust through truthfulness and consistency.
- Self-Confidence: Projecting assurance to foster follower confidence.
- Intelligence: Necessary for problem-solving, decision-making, and vision creation.
- Job-Relevant Knowledge: Deep understanding of industry and tasks enables informed decisions.
- Extraversion: Sociable and energetic leaders are more effective in engaging followers.
Leadership Behavior Theories
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University of Iowa Leadership Styles:
- Autocratic: Centralized decision-making with limited member participation.
- Democratic: Involving subordinates and encouraging input.
- Laissez-faire: Granting freedom for group decision-making and responsibility.
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Ohio State Studies:
- Consideration: Prioritizing follower feelings and ideas.
- Initiating Structure: Creating a structured work environment to meet job goals.
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University of Michigan Studies:
- Employee-Oriented: Focus on interpersonal relationships and employee needs.
- Production-Oriented: Emphasizing task completion and technical aspects.
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Managerial Grid:
- Measures leader concern for people and production on a scale from 1 to 9.
- Ideal leadership style combines high concern for both (9,9 style).
Contemporary Views on Leadership
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Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory: Identifies in-groups and out-groups among followers, where in-group members typically exhibit higher performance and satisfaction.
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Transformational-Transactional Leadership:
- Transformational leaders inspire exceptional outcomes through motivation and vision.
- Transactional leaders use rewards to guide subordinate performance towards set goals.
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Charismatic-Visionary Leadership:
- Charismatic leaders influence through enthusiasm and their distinct personality traits.
- Visionary leaders articulate a compelling future vision that motivates others.
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Team Leadership:
- Effective team leaders share information, empower team members, and know when to intervene or step back.
Contemporary Issues in Leadership
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Managing Power:
- Different types of power include expert, legitimate, reward, referent, and coercive power, influencing leader-follower dynamics.
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Leading Across Cultures:
- Leadership style is impacted by cultural expectations, requiring adaptability to diverse environments.
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Developing Trust:
- Trust hinges on integrity, competence, credibility, consistency, and loyalty, forming the foundation of effective leadership.
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Empowering Employees:
- Companies empower employees to facilitate quick decision-making, especially following organizational downsizings. Empowerment is beneficial when employees possess the necessary skills and knowledge.
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Becoming an Effective Leader:
- Organizations invest heavily in leader training, noting that effective training often benefits individuals who are high self-monitors.
- Leadership substitutes, such as employee experience and autonomy, can mitigate the need for direct leadership.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of leadership within business management. It covers early theories, contemporary views, and the roles of leaders in influencing their teams to achieve goals. Test your understanding of how leadership evolves and its impact on business success.