Leadership Styles and Situational Leadership Theory
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According to Theory X, what is the primary motivation for employees to put forth effort?

  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Fear of punishment (correct)
  • Desire for personal growth
  • Sense of responsibility

What style of leadership is likely to be used by a leader who subscribes to Theory Y?

  • Participative (correct)
  • Laissez-faire
  • Transformational
  • Authoritarian

What is a criticism of the behavioral approach to leadership?

  • It is too focused on the leader's behavior
  • It is too focused on the follower's behavior
  • It is too focused on the leader's personality
  • It fails to consider the situation in which the leader is operating (correct)

What is the main assumption of the situational approach to leadership?

<p>It depends on the situation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Directive Leadership?

<p>To provide direction and guidance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is most likely to use a participative approach?

<p>Theory Y (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Path-goal Theory?

<p>The leader's behavior and the follower's needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Delegating Leadership and Directive Leadership?

<p>Delegating Leadership is more focused on employee empowerment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Participating Leadership?

<p>To empower employees and build trust (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criticism of the Situational Approach to leadership?

<p>It is too vague and lacks clear guidance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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