Leadership Philosophy and Styles

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A philosophy of leadership is the set of actions a leader takes to motivate employees.

False

Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire are the three most commonly observed styles of organizational management.

False

A person's philosophy of leadership affects how others respond to their work.

True

A leader's philosophy of leadership is shaped by their personal experiences and habits.

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Some leaders believe that people are prone to be lazy and need to be closely monitored.

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A person's philosophy of leadership determines their overall personality.

False Signup and view all the answers

Authoritarian leaders are known for their emphasis on group discussions and teamwork.

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Authoritarian leaders evaluate others based on objective criticism rather than personal standards.

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Authoritarian leadership is only used in situations where employees are experienced and knowledgeable in their jobs.

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Authoritarian leaders are inefficient and unsuccessful in motivating others to accomplish work.

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Authoritarian leaders encourage open communication among group members and value their input.

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All forms of authoritarian leadership are seen as negative and pessimistic by everyone.

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Theory X leaders are more likely to praise followers than criticize them.

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Theory Y leaders believe that followers have a high need for leadership.

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Theory X leaders motivate followers by threatening them with punishment.

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Theory Y suggests that people inherently dislike work.

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Theory X and Theory Y share similar assumptions about human nature and behavior.

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Theory X leaders are responsible for followers' self-motivation.

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Democratic leaders typically give orders and apply pressure to their followers.

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Under democratic leadership, group members tend to make more 'I' statements and fewer 'we' statements.

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Laissez-faire leadership is similar to Theory Y leadership.

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Democratic leadership results in stronger worker motivation and lower creativity.

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The outcomes of democratic leadership are mostly negative.

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Laissez-faire leadership is a type of authoritarian leadership.

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Leaders who are primarily democratic never give orders or ultimatums to followers.

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Laissez-faire leaders are often preferred in most situations.

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Theory X assumes that workers are self-motivated and capable of working independently.

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Authoritarian leaders are often seen as having a low profile in leadership.

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A leader's philosophy of leadership is shaped by their beliefs about human nature and work.

True Signup and view all the answers

Democracy and laissez-faire are the two most commonly observed styles of leadership.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of democratic leaders in evaluating their followers?

They give objective praise and criticism. Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of democratic leadership on group members?

They tend to make more 'we' statements and fewer 'I' statements. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of laissez-faire leadership style?

It does not try to control or nurture followers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of democratic leadership?

It takes more time and commitment from the leader. Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of democratic leadership on worker motivation?

It results in stronger worker motivation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of democratic leaders?

They do not give orders and apply pressure to their followers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why Theory Y leaders do not try to motivate followers?

They think that workers are capable of motivating themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the students' initiative in the library example?

The new checklist was adopted throughout the entire library. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Theory X and Theory Y leaders?

Theory X leaders believe that people are lazy and need to be controlled, while Theory Y leaders believe that people are capable and interested in working. Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely outcome of a leader's philosophy of leadership that is similar to Theory Y?

Followers will become more confident and motivated to initiate ideas and take on new challenges. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a leader's philosophy of leadership that is similar to Theory Y?

They view people as capable and interested in working. Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of a leader's philosophy of leadership that is similar to Theory Y?

People are capable and interested in working, and can motivate themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why Angela's leadership style can be described as laissez-faire?

She relies on individual contractors to determine the tasks they need to do for the site's development Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge that Angela faces in terms of communication with her team members?

Time zone differences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Angela's leadership style in this context?

It allows her team members to problem-solve issues and concerns with one another Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of Angela's team members that enables her to adopt a laissez-faire leadership style?

They are all experts at what they do Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the electronic project management system in Angela's leadership style?

It enables her to track the progress of her team members Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Angela's leadership style and a more authoritarian approach?

Angela's approach gives her team members more autonomy and independence Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial purpose of developing the software Wildfire?

To design sweepstakes and contests on Facebook Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Wildfire's growth?

It put Ransom's values-based culture to the test Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for leading a growing company, according to Ransom?

The ability to pick and guide the right people Signup and view all the answers

What was the process used to identify Wildfire's values and company culture?

Meeting with employees in small groups to gather feedback Signup and view all the answers

What are the core values identified by Ransom and Chuard?

Passion, team player, humility, and integrity Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Wildfire's growth in terms of its client base?

The company's client base expanded to include large corporations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of encouraging employees to question and learn from others in the company?

To break down walls of 'them versus us' and foster collaboration Signup and view all the answers

What happens when leaders in a company do not adhere to the company's values?

Others begin to lose faith in the company's values Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a company to take action when employees do not live up to its values?

To demonstrate a commitment to upholding the company's values Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of a company showing that it will let employees go who don't live up to its values?

Employees are more likely to take the company's values seriously Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between leaders and their styles of leadership?

Some leaders are more authoritarian, while others are more democratic Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in maintaining a company's values and culture?

Universal embrace and adherence to the values by all employees Signup and view all the answers

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A philosophy of leadership is the set of actions a leader takes to motivate employees.

Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire are the three most commonly observed styles of organizational management.

A person's philosophy of leadership affects how others respond to their work.

A leader's philosophy of leadership is shaped by their personal experiences and habits.

Some leaders believe that people are prone to be lazy and need to be closely monitored.

A person's philosophy of leadership determines their overall personality.

Authoritarian leaders are known for their emphasis on group discussions and teamwork.

Authoritarian leaders evaluate others based on objective criticism rather than personal standards.

Authoritarian leadership is only used in situations where employees are experienced and knowledgeable in their jobs.

Authoritarian leaders are inefficient and unsuccessful in motivating others to accomplish work.

Authoritarian leaders encourage open communication among group members and value their input.

All forms of authoritarian leadership are seen as negative and pessimistic by everyone.

Theory X leaders are more likely to praise followers than criticize them.

Theory Y leaders believe that followers have a high need for leadership.

Theory X leaders motivate followers by threatening them with punishment.

Theory Y suggests that people inherently dislike work.

Theory X and Theory Y share similar assumptions about human nature and behavior.

Theory X leaders are responsible for followers' self-motivation.

Democratic leaders typically give orders and apply pressure to their followers.

Under democratic leadership, group members tend to make more 'I' statements and fewer 'we' statements.

Laissez-faire leadership is similar to Theory Y leadership.

Democratic leadership results in stronger worker motivation and lower creativity.

The outcomes of democratic leadership are mostly negative.

Laissez-faire leadership is a type of authoritarian leadership.

Leaders who are primarily democratic never give orders or ultimatums to followers.

Laissez-faire leaders are often preferred in most situations.

Theory X assumes that workers are self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Authoritarian leaders are often seen as having a low profile in leadership.

A leader's philosophy of leadership is shaped by their beliefs about human nature and work.

Democracy and laissez-faire are the two most commonly observed styles of leadership.

What is a characteristic of democratic leaders in evaluating their followers?

What is a result of democratic leadership on group members?

What is a characteristic of laissez-faire leadership style?

What is a disadvantage of democratic leadership?

What is a result of democratic leadership on worker motivation?

What is a characteristic of democratic leaders?

What is the primary reason why Theory Y leaders do not try to motivate followers?

What is the outcome of the students' initiative in the library example?

What is the primary difference between Theory X and Theory Y leaders?

What is the likely outcome of a leader's philosophy of leadership that is similar to Theory Y?

What is the characteristic of a leader's philosophy of leadership that is similar to Theory Y?

What is the underlying assumption of a leader's philosophy of leadership that is similar to Theory Y?

What is the primary reason why Angela's leadership style can be described as laissez-faire?

What is the main challenge that Angela faces in terms of communication with her team members?

What is the primary advantage of Angela's leadership style in this context?

What is the key characteristic of Angela's team members that enables her to adopt a laissez-faire leadership style?

What is the role of the electronic project management system in Angela's leadership style?

What is the main difference between Angela's leadership style and a more authoritarian approach?

What was the initial purpose of developing the software Wildfire?

What was the outcome of Wildfire's growth?

What is essential for leading a growing company, according to Ransom?

What was the process used to identify Wildfire's values and company culture?

What are the core values identified by Ransom and Chuard?

What was the outcome of Wildfire's growth in terms of its client base?

What is the purpose of encouraging employees to question and learn from others in the company?

What happens when leaders in a company do not adhere to the company's values?

Why is it important for a company to take action when employees do not live up to its values?

What is the benefit of a company showing that it will let employees go who don't live up to its values?

What is a key difference between leaders and their styles of leadership?

What is a key factor in maintaining a company's values and culture?

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