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?

It depends on the situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Directive Leadership?

To provide direction and guidance (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Theory Y (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Path-goal Theory?

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

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

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

What is the primary goal of Participating Leadership?

To empower employees and build trust (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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