47 Questions
What is the focus of Considerate style of leadership?
Emphasis on the status and well-being of employees
What does Fiedler's Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC) score indicate about a leader?
Whether the leader has a 'human relations orientation' or a 'task orientation'
What does House's Path Goal Theory emphasize about effective leadership?
Clarifying the path for followers to achieve goals
What is the premise of Contingency Theory?
Predicting leadership success is more complex than isolating traits or behaviors
What does a high LPC score in Fiedler's theory indicate about a leader?
'Human relations orientation'
What does Fiedler's Least Preferred Co-worker assessment help determine about leaders?
Their relationship or task orientation as leaders
What is the main focus of House's Path Goal Theory?
Helping followers achieve goals by clarifying the path and reducing obstacles
What is emphasized in initiating structure style of leadership?
Planning, organizing, controlling, and coordinating
What is argued by Contingency Theory regarding effective leadership styles?
There is no one most effective leadership style that works in all situations.
What does House assume about leaders in Path Goal Theory?
Leaders are flexible in terms of styles.
What do individuals who rate their least preferred coworker favorably get satisfaction from according to Fiedler's theory?
Interpersonal relationships.
What is the premise behind Charismatic Leadership Theories?
'Charisma' as one of many factors contributing to effective leadership.
According to Trait Theories of Leadership, what is the central argument?
Leaders are born, not made
What is the main criticism of Trait Theories of Leadership?
The theory ignores the role of nurturing and environmental experiences
According to Behavioural Theories of Leadership, what is the central hypothesis?
Specific behaviors differentiate leaders from non-leaders
What was the central focus of Ohio State University Leadership studies associated with Behavioural Theories?
Initiating structure and consideration
What was the primary emphasis of University of Michigan Leadership studies associated with Behavioural Theories?
Employee-oriented and production-oriented leadership styles
What is the underlying assumption of Trait Theories of Leadership?
It is possible to identify a unifying set of characteristics that make all leaders great
What was the main criticism against Trait Theories' 'great man' theory?
It ignores the interaction of a leader with subordinates
What was the shift in focus from Trait Theories in the 1940s?
Towards recognizing the influence of situational factors on leadership effectiveness
What is the central argument of Trait Theories of Leadership?
Leaders are born, not made
What was the shift in focus from Trait Theories in the 1940s?
Towards Behavioral Theories of Leadership
What does Fiedler's Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC) score indicate about a leader?
The leader's leadership style and effectiveness in a particular situation
What is argued by Contingency Theory regarding effective leadership styles?
The effectiveness of a leadership style depends on the situation
What was the primary emphasis of University of Michigan Leadership studies associated with Behavioral Theories?
'Initiating structure' and 'consideration' as dimensions of leadership behavior
What does House's Path Goal Theory emphasize about effective leadership?
'Leadership is about getting results through people'
What is the main focus of Fiedler's Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC) assessment?
To determine whether a leader is relationship-motivated or task-motivated
What does House's Path Goal Theory emphasize about effective leadership?
Clarifying the path for followers to achieve goals
What is the underlying premise of Contingency Theory?
There is no one most effective leadership style that works in all situations
What was the primary emphasis of Ohio State University Leadership studies associated with Behavioral Theories?
Considerate and initiating structure styles of leadership behavior
What is the central premise behind Charismatic Leadership Theories?
Effective leadership involves inspiring and influencing others through personal charisma
What was the main criticism against Trait Theories' 'great man' theory?
It ignored the situational context in which leadership occurs
What does a high LPC score in Fiedler's theory indicate about a leader?
The leader has a 'human relations orientation'
According to Behavioral Theories of Leadership, what is the central hypothesis?
Effective leaders exhibit both relationship-oriented and task-oriented behaviors
What is emphasized in initiating structure style of leadership?
Planning, organizing, controlling, and coordinating tasks
What does House assume about leaders in Path Goal Theory?
Leaders are flexible in terms of styles
What is the main emphasis of the initiating structure style of leadership?
Emphasis on creating performance standards and rules
What is the central premise behind Fiedler's Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC) assessment?
To assess the leader's human relations orientation
What does House assume about leaders in Path Goal Theory?
Leaders are flexible in terms of styles
What is the underlying premise of Contingency Theory?
There is one most effective leadership style for all situations
What does a high LPC score in Fiedler's theory indicate about a leader?
The leader has a human relations orientation
What is the main focus of House's Path Goal Theory?
Helping others achieve goals by clarifying the path and reducing obstacles
What was the primary emphasis of University of Michigan Leadership studies associated with Behavioral Theories?
Creating effective work climate for employees
What does House assume about leaders in Path Goal Theory?
Leaders are flexible in terms of styles
What does Fiedler's Least Preferred Co-worker assessment help determine about leaders?
Their human relations orientation as leaders
According to Trait Theories of Leadership, what is the central argument?
'Great man' theory is applicable in all leadership scenarios.
What does House's Path Goal Theory emphasize about effective leadership?
Helping others achieve goals by clarifying the path and reducing obstacles
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