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What does the Directing leadership style focus on?
What does the Directing leadership style focus on?
- Goal achievement (correct)
- Communication on both goal achievement and people’s needs
- Tasks to be accomplished
- Encouraging and asking for input
In which leadership style does the leader offer less input and social support?
In which leadership style does the leader offer less input and social support?
- Delegating (correct)
- Directing
- Supporting
- Coaching
In which leadership style does the leader still make the final decision?
In which leadership style does the leader still make the final decision?
- Supporting
- Delegating
- Coaching (correct)
- Directing
Which leadership style focuses on tasks to be accomplished?
Which leadership style focuses on tasks to be accomplished?
What is a common characteristic of the Coaching leadership style?
What is a common characteristic of the Coaching leadership style?
Which leadership style focuses communication on both goal achievement and people’s needs?
Which leadership style focuses communication on both goal achievement and people’s needs?
What does the Supporting leadership style primarily focus on?
What does the Supporting leadership style primarily focus on?
What is a key characteristic of the Directing leadership style?
What is a key characteristic of the Directing leadership style?
What does the Delegating leadership style facilitate?
What does the Delegating leadership style facilitate?
What is a common behavior in the Supporting leadership style?
What is a common behavior in the Supporting leadership style?
Study Notes
Directing Leadership Style
- Focuses on tasks to be accomplished
- Leader provides clear instructions and closely supervises
- Common characteristic: giving specific directions
Coaching Leadership Style
- Focuses on both goal achievement and people's needs
- Leader provides guidance and support for development
- Common characteristic: encourages self-reflection and learning
Supporting Leadership Style
- Focuses on the emotional well-being of the team
- Leader offers encouragement and promotes collaboration
- Common behavior: listening actively to employees and being approachable
Delegating Leadership Style
- Leader provides limited direction and allows for autonomy
- Facilitates independent problem-solving and decision-making
Leadership Styles with Less Input or Support
- Delegating - Leader offers minimal input and support, allowing followers to take on more responsibility
- Supporting - Leader primarily focuses on the emotional well-being of the team while offering minimal direction
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Test your knowledge of different leadership styles and their communication approaches. Learn about directing, coaching, and supporting styles and how they impact goal achievement and people's needs.
