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Theory Y implies that people lack self-control and responsibility towards their goals.
Theory Y implies that people lack self-control and responsibility towards their goals.
False (B)
Lewin, Lippitt, and White's research (1938) found that democratic leaders are more efficient and productive.
Lewin, Lippitt, and White's research (1938) found that democratic leaders are more efficient and productive.
False (B)
Theory Z emphasizes only collectivist values of Japanese companies.
Theory Z emphasizes only collectivist values of Japanese companies.
False (B)
Authoritarian leaders perceive subordinates as not needing direction.
Authoritarian leaders perceive subordinates as not needing direction.
Laissez-faire leadership style is characterized by top-down communication.
Laissez-faire leadership style is characterized by top-down communication.
Democratic leaders exert little influence and control over group members.
Democratic leaders exert little influence and control over group members.
A democratic leader always speaks down to group members.
A democratic leader always speaks down to group members.
Laissez-faire leadership is typically considered to be authoritarian leadership.
Laissez-faire leadership is typically considered to be authoritarian leadership.
A democratic style of leadership always results in higher productivity.
A democratic style of leadership always results in higher productivity.
Leadership styles never shift, depending on the situation.
Leadership styles never shift, depending on the situation.
Laissez-faire leadership is always appropriate in any situation.
Laissez-faire leadership is always appropriate in any situation.
There are no positive outcomes of a laissez-faire style of leadership.
There are no positive outcomes of a laissez-faire style of leadership.
According to Theory X, people are motivated by the desire for security and responsibility.
According to Theory X, people are motivated by the desire for security and responsibility.
The Laissez-faire leadership style is equivalent to the Theory Y approach to human behavior.
The Laissez-faire leadership style is equivalent to the Theory Y approach to human behavior.
The fundamental question of human behavior that Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y approaches are based on is whether people are inherently good or bad.
The fundamental question of human behavior that Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y approaches are based on is whether people are inherently good or bad.
The Democratic leadership style is similar to the Theory X approach to human behavior.
The Democratic leadership style is similar to the Theory X approach to human behavior.
The role play scenario in the class group activity is designed to examine the implications of Theory Z on leadership style.
The role play scenario in the class group activity is designed to examine the implications of Theory Z on leadership style.
The leadership style questionnaire on pages 164-165 is used to assess a person's leadership philosophy.
The leadership style questionnaire on pages 164-165 is used to assess a person's leadership philosophy.
The philosophy of leadership is based on assumptions about the economy and politics.
The philosophy of leadership is based on assumptions about the economy and politics.
Vanessa's three-month review is a tool to assess her leadership style.
Vanessa's three-month review is a tool to assess her leadership style.
The Leadership Styles Questionnaire is a tool to identify the dominant leadership style of a manager.
The Leadership Styles Questionnaire is a tool to identify the dominant leadership style of a manager.
Authoritarian leadership style is the most effective in all situations.
Authoritarian leadership style is the most effective in all situations.
Understanding one's leadership style is not necessary to become a competent leader.
Understanding one's leadership style is not necessary to become a competent leader.
Laissez-faire leadership is the most dominant style among bank managers.
Laissez-faire leadership is the most dominant style among bank managers.
Victoria Ransom believes that bonuses are essential to motivate employees
Victoria Ransom believes that bonuses are essential to motivate employees
The company Wildfire has over 50,000 clients
The company Wildfire has over 50,000 clients
Victoria Ransom's leadership values include humility and curiosity
Victoria Ransom's leadership values include humility and curiosity
Victoria Ransom's company prioritizes high performance over adherence to company values
Victoria Ransom's company prioritizes high performance over adherence to company values
Victoria Ransom's leadership style is characterized by micromanaging
Victoria Ransom's leadership style is characterized by micromanaging
Wildfire's company values include passion and integrity
Wildfire's company values include passion and integrity
What is the primary concern of Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y?
What is the primary concern of Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y?
What is a key implication of Theory X for leaders and organizations?
What is a key implication of Theory X for leaders and organizations?
Which leadership style is characterized by a lack of direction and control?
Which leadership style is characterized by a lack of direction and control?
What is the primary purpose of the leadership style questionnaire on pages 164-165?
What is the primary purpose of the leadership style questionnaire on pages 164-165?
Which of the following is a common assumption of democratic leaders?
Which of the following is a common assumption of democratic leaders?
What is a key aspect of a person's philosophy of leadership?
What is a key aspect of a person's philosophy of leadership?
What is the characteristic of a democratic leader when interacting with group members?
What is the characteristic of a democratic leader when interacting with group members?
What is the main advantage of a democratic style of leadership?
What is the main advantage of a democratic style of leadership?
What is the characteristic of a laissez-faire leader?
What is the characteristic of a laissez-faire leader?
In what type of situation is laissez-faire leadership most appropriate?
In what type of situation is laissez-faire leadership most appropriate?
What is true about leadership styles in practice?
What is true about leadership styles in practice?
What is a common outcome of a laissez-faire style of leadership?
What is a common outcome of a laissez-faire style of leadership?
What is a characteristic of Theory Y?
What is a characteristic of Theory Y?
What is a negative outcome of the Authoritarian Style?
What is a negative outcome of the Authoritarian Style?
What is the focus of Leadership Style research by Lewin, Lippitt, and White?
What is the focus of Leadership Style research by Lewin, Lippitt, and White?
What is a characteristic of Democratic leadership?
What is a characteristic of Democratic leadership?
What is emphasized in Theory Z?
What is emphasized in Theory Z?
What is a positive outcome of the Authoritarian Style?
What is a positive outcome of the Authoritarian Style?
What is the primary step in becoming a more competent leader?
What is the primary step in becoming a more competent leader?
What is the significance of the Leadership Styles Questionnaire?
What is the significance of the Leadership Styles Questionnaire?
What is the primary reason for considering one's leadership style?
What is the primary reason for considering one's leadership style?
What can be inferred about one's leadership philosophy?
What can be inferred about one's leadership philosophy?
What can be concluded about the three commonly observed leadership styles?
What can be concluded about the three commonly observed leadership styles?
What is the significance of recognizing one's dominant leadership style?
What is the significance of recognizing one's dominant leadership style?
What challenge did Victoria Ransom face as Wildfire grew rapidly, and how did she address it?
What challenge did Victoria Ransom face as Wildfire grew rapidly, and how did she address it?
What was the primary goal of Victoria Ransom and her co-founder when they created the software that became Wildfire?
What was the primary goal of Victoria Ransom and her co-founder when they created the software that became Wildfire?
What values did Wildfire instill and demonstrate in its company culture?
What values did Wildfire instill and demonstrate in its company culture?
What was the outcome of Victoria Ransom and Alain Chuard's efforts to develop software to promote Access Trips online?
What was the outcome of Victoria Ransom and Alain Chuard's efforts to develop software to promote Access Trips online?
Why was it critical for Wildfire to spell out its values and company culture to employees from the outset?
Why was it critical for Wildfire to spell out its values and company culture to employees from the outset?
What did Victoria Ransom learn about leadership as Wildfire grew rapidly?
What did Victoria Ransom learn about leadership as Wildfire grew rapidly?
What was the significance of Victoria Ransom and Alain Chuard's efforts to develop software to promote Access Trips online?
What was the significance of Victoria Ransom and Alain Chuard's efforts to develop software to promote Access Trips online?
What was the primary reason why Wildfire's clients ranged from small businesses to large corporations like Sony and Unilever?
What was the primary reason why Wildfire's clients ranged from small businesses to large corporations like Sony and Unilever?
What is the underlying assumption about human nature that drives Theory X leaders to be directive and controlling?
What is the underlying assumption about human nature that drives Theory X leaders to be directive and controlling?
How do Theory X leaders motivate followers, and what is the underlying assumption about human behavior behind this approach?
How do Theory X leaders motivate followers, and what is the underlying assumption about human behavior behind this approach?
What is the fundamental difference between Theory X and Theory Y assumptions about human nature and behavior?
What is the fundamental difference between Theory X and Theory Y assumptions about human nature and behavior?
How do Theory Y leaders view the role of leadership in relation to followers' motivation and goal achievement?
How do Theory Y leaders view the role of leadership in relation to followers' motivation and goal achievement?
What is the implications of Theory X on organizational structure and leadership style?
What is the implications of Theory X on organizational structure and leadership style?
How do Theory X and Theory Y views on human nature and behavior influence the way leaders approach goal setting and task assignment?
How do Theory X and Theory Y views on human nature and behavior influence the way leaders approach goal setting and task assignment?
What is the significance of the assumption that people are happy to work, as stated in Theory Y?
What is the significance of the assumption that people are happy to work, as stated in Theory Y?
How do the assumptions of Theory X and Theory Y influence the way leaders approach employee development and growth?
How do the assumptions of Theory X and Theory Y influence the way leaders approach employee development and growth?
What is the primary difference between a leader with a Theory Y philosophy and one with a more authoritarian approach?
What is the primary difference between a leader with a Theory Y philosophy and one with a more authoritarian approach?
How does the implementation of the new checklist by the library management illustrate the principles of Theory Y?
How does the implementation of the new checklist by the library management illustrate the principles of Theory Y?
What is the significance of the students' confidence in initiating ideas or taking on new challenges in the future, as a result of the library management's approach?
What is the significance of the students' confidence in initiating ideas or taking on new challenges in the future, as a result of the library management's approach?
How does the leadership style of the library management in the example differ from an authoritarian style?
How does the leadership style of the library management in the example differ from an authoritarian style?
What is the implication of the library management's willingness to adopt the new checklist for their leadership style?
What is the implication of the library management's willingness to adopt the new checklist for their leadership style?
How does the example of the library management illustrate the concept of a leader's philosophy of leadership?
How does the example of the library management illustrate the concept of a leader's philosophy of leadership?
What is the significance of the students' ability to design and implement the new checklist for the leadership style of the library management?
What is the significance of the students' ability to design and implement the new checklist for the leadership style of the library management?
How does the leadership style of the library management in the example relate to the concept of motivation in the context of Theory Y?
How does the leadership style of the library management in the example relate to the concept of motivation in the context of Theory Y?
What is the primary goal of Ransom's approach to company values, as stated in the quote 'to break down these walls of 'them versus us''?
What is the primary goal of Ransom's approach to company values, as stated in the quote 'to break down these walls of 'them versus us''?
What is the consequence of not adhering to company values, according to Ransom?
What is the consequence of not adhering to company values, according to Ransom?
How did Ransom's company demonstrate its commitment to its values, as mentioned in the text?
How did Ransom's company demonstrate its commitment to its values, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of having leaders who adhere to company values, according to Ransom?
What is the significance of having leaders who adhere to company values, according to Ransom?
What is the characteristic of a leader who is open and participative, as mentioned in the text?
What is the characteristic of a leader who is open and participative, as mentioned in the text?
What is the implication of Ransom's statement 'until you take action and move those people out, and then everyone gets faith in the values again'?
What is the implication of Ransom's statement 'until you take action and move those people out, and then everyone gets faith in the values again'?
What is the primary challenge of maintaining company values, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary challenge of maintaining company values, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of Ransom's values, including 'do good, and do right by each other'?
What is the significance of Ransom's values, including 'do good, and do right by each other'?
What is the underlying assumption about human nature in McGregor's Theory X?
What is the underlying assumption about human nature in McGregor's Theory X?
What is the primary motivation behind people's actions according to Theory X?
What is the primary motivation behind people's actions according to Theory X?
What is the role of management according to McGregor's Theory X?
What is the role of management according to McGregor's Theory X?
What is the implication of McGregor's Theory X for leadership styles?
What is the implication of McGregor's Theory X for leadership styles?
What is the fundamental assumption about human nature in McGregor's Theory X?
What is the fundamental assumption about human nature in McGregor's Theory X?
What is the relationship between motivation and direction according to Theory X?
What is the relationship between motivation and direction according to Theory X?
What is the underlying philosophy of leadership in McGregor's Theory X?
What is the underlying philosophy of leadership in McGregor's Theory X?
What is the primary concern of leaders and organizations according to McGregor's Theory X?
What is the primary concern of leaders and organizations according to McGregor's Theory X?
