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What are the distinctive qualities of transformational leaders according to Bernard Bass's theory?

Participation, initiating structure, and consideration.

Leader reward behaviour, leader punishment behaviour, and charisma.

Individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, charisma, and intellectual stimulation. (correct)

Honesty, dominance, and need for achievement.

Which component is considered the most important in transformational leadership?

Intellectual stimulation

Inspirational motivation

Charisma (correct)

Individualized consideration

What strategy should a transactional leader primarily focus on for effective leadership?

Applying transformational leadership techniques.

Using charisma to influence decisions.

Implementing extensive intellectual stimulation.

Rewarding employees for good performance. (correct)

How are transformational leadership and transactional leadership differentiated?

Change is to exchange. Signup and view all the answers

When searching for a transformational leader, what trait should be prioritized?

Charisma. Signup and view all the answers

What role does charisma primarily play in transformational leadership?

An emotional role. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about charismatic leaders is least accurate?

They tend to lack self-confidence and dominance. Signup and view all the answers

Canadian companies excel in which area compared to large countries like the United States?

Global leadership. Signup and view all the answers

Which matching process is most effective in formal mentoring programs?

The mentor and protege have input into the matching process. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not classified as a trait?

Emergent leadership Signup and view all the answers

Which trait would typically not be investigated in leadership studies?

Leader reward behavior Signup and view all the answers

When did serious scientific research on leadership traits commence?

During World War I Signup and view all the answers

Who is most likely to emerge as a task leader in a newly formed group?

The person who talks the most. Signup and view all the answers

Which situation is least likely to occur for a task leader named Boris?

Boris doesn't get along well with the social-emotional leader of the group. Signup and view all the answers

Which question would identify the social-emotional leader of a group?

Which group member do you like the most? Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about leadership is true?

The most effective leader adapts their style depending on the situation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traits is most strongly linked to leader effectiveness?

Dominance and intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What type of leadership behaviour involves providing clarity and structure to employees?

Initiating structure Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is a leader likely to enhance employee satisfaction the most?

Being considerate towards employees Signup and view all the answers

Fiedler's Contingency Theory suggests that relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in which type of situation?

Medium favourableness situations Signup and view all the answers

What type of tasks do leaders perform best in when there is good leader-member relations and strong position power?

Structured tasks Signup and view all the answers

What does the LPC score in Fiedler's Contingency Theory primarily indicate?

Type of leadership orientation Signup and view all the answers

In Fiedler's Contingency Theory, what is likely to occur in a highly structured scenario where the leader is well-liked?

Task-oriented leadership is necessary for optimal performance Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership behaviour closely aligns with initiating structure?

Directive behaviour Signup and view all the answers

What is one major disadvantage of participative leadership?

It can slow down decision-making processes Signup and view all the answers

How does Path-Goal Theory mainly differ from Fiedler's Contingency Theory?

It evaluates specific leader behaviours and their effects Signup and view all the answers

In Fiedler's theory, what is the 'contingency' variable primarily concerned with?

Situational favourableness Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the motivation of employees under participative leadership?

Motivation can increase through job enrichment Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is most emphasized in supportive leadership behaviours?

Fostering positive relationships Signup and view all the answers

A leader exhibiting high LPC characteristics typically emphasizes which orientation?

Relationship-oriented Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is most effective for employees who are high need achievers?

Achievement-oriented leadership Signup and view all the answers

How can employee effort be increased according to Path-Goal Theory?

By clarifying the path to valued rewards Signup and view all the answers

What leadership style is recommended when employees are engaged in routine, difficult tasks?

Supportive Signup and view all the answers

In House's Path-Goal Theory, what are the situational factors?

Employee characteristics and environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What leadership decision-making style is represented by averaging individual responses for a report?

AII Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership theory explicitly utilizes a decision tree?

Vroom and Jago's situational model of participation Signup and view all the answers

Fiedler's newer leadership theory focuses on which aspect of leaders?

Cognitive resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not included in Fiedler's Cognitive Resource Theory?

Emotional stability Signup and view all the answers

Research suggests that performance in high-stress situations is largely driven by which factor?

Experience Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership dimension does not belong to the characteristics of authentic leadership?

Independent rationalization Signup and view all the answers

What practice is demonstrated when an authentic leader shares their true feelings with their team?

Relational transparency Signup and view all the answers

What barrier to promotion do women face that is related to social capital?

Underinvestment in social capital Signup and view all the answers

Rod wants to reserve the final decision for himself while ensuring decision quality and acceptance. What decision strategy should he use?

C Signup and view all the answers

What does the Vroom and Jago decision tree model of leadership allow for?

Autocratic, consultative, and group decisions Signup and view all the answers

According to Vroom and Jago, what should a leader prioritize?

Make high-quality, acceptable decisions without undue delay Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Leadership Styles and Theories

Effective Mentoring Programs: Formal mentoring programs are most effective when both the mentor and protégé have input into the matching process.
Leadership Traits vs. Behaviors: Emergent leadership is not a trait; it's a behavior. Leader reward behavior is not a trait investigated in leadership studies.
Historical Context of Leadership Research: Serious scientific research on leadership traits began during World War I.
Task vs. Social-Emotional Leaders: The person who talks the most in a newly formed group is more likely to emerge as a task leader. A task leader is not necessarily the social-emotional leader, though they could be.
Social-Emotional Leadership Identification: Asking group members "Which group member do you like the most?" helps identify the social-emotional leader.
Leadership Characteristics: Leadership can be shown by individuals not formally designated as leaders, and initiating structure is a leadership behavior rather than a trait.
Potential Leadership Traits: Dominance and intelligence are examples of potential leadership traits.
Initiating Structure: A leader who emphasizes procedures, schedules work, and assigns tasks is high on initiating structure.
Leader Consideration and Employee Satisfaction: Consideration is crucial when employees face unclear instructions, which increases satisfaction.
Fiedler's Contingency Theory: This theory is situational, focusing on matching the leader's style to a favorable situation.
Fiedler's Contingency and Leader Type: A task-oriented leader performs best in highly unfavorable situations lacking good leader-member relations and lacking position power.
Fiedler's Contingency and Favorable Situations: Relationship-oriented leadership is best in moderately favorable situations.
Fiedler's Contingency and Situation Factors: A highly favorable situation includes strong position power, a structured task, and good leader-member relations.
Fiedler's LPC Score: This measure assesses a leader's orientation (task or relationship-oriented).
High LPC Leaders: High LPC leaders are more relationship-oriented.
Contingency Variable in Fiedler's Theory: Situational favourableness is the key contingency variable in Fiedler's theory.
Fiedler's Theory Application: In highly structured and favorable situations, a task-oriented leader is more likely to succeed.
Directive Behavior and Initiating Structure: Directive behavior, in leadership, is similar to initiating structure.
Participation and Motivation: Participation increases motivation by enabling employees to contribute to goal setting and decision-making.
Challenges with Participative Leadership: While participation is often beneficial, it requires substantial time and effort from the leader.
Path-Goal Theory Differences: Path-Goal Theory, unlike Fiedler's theory, focuses on specific leader behaviors.
Path-Goal and Employee Needs: Employees with high achievement needs benefit from achievement-oriented leaders.
Path-Goal and Employee Motivation: Clarifying the path to valued rewards increases employee effort.
Path-Goal for Routine Tasks: A Supportive leadership style is best when dealing with hot, dirty, and routine tasks.
Path-Goal Situational Factors: Employee characteristics and environmental factors are crucial situational factors in Path-Goal theory.
Vroom and Jago's Model: This model uses a decision tree to determine the best level of participation in a decision.
Vroom and Jago's Decision-Making: The leader's aim according to this model is to make high-quality, acceptable decisions efficiently.
Cognitive Resource Theory: This involves the leader's cognitive resources (intelligence, expertise, and experience).
Cognitive Resources and Leadership: Experience is more important for high-stress situations; intelligence is more important for low-stress situations.
Authentic Leadership Dimensions: Authentic leadership involves relational transparency, self-awareness, balanced processing, and an internalized moral perspective.
Authentic Leadership Definition: Authentic leadership demonstrates a person's true values, beliefs, and strengths for their benefit and others.
Balanced Processing: Involves objective situational analysis and consideration of differing viewpoints.
Relational Transparency: Presenting one's true self and sharing thoughts and feelings openly.
Barriers to Women's Promotion: Barriers include prejudice, resistance to women leaders, leadership styles, family demands, and underinvestment in social capital.
Vroom-Jago Decision Strategies: The C strategy in the Vroom-Jago model involves decisions made by the leader to maximize both quality and acceptance.
Transformational Leadership: Unlike transactional leadership, transformational leadership aims at changing the status quo.
Charisma in Transformational Leadership: An emotional role rather than an intellectual or task role.
Charismatic Leaders: Show confidence in their followers' abilities; their goals may have a moral or ideological component. They tend to be good at transactional aspects as well.
Canadian Leadership Styles: Canadian companies excel in global leadership over other countries.

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Explore the different styles and theories of leadership through this quiz. Understand the significance of effective mentoring programs, the distinction between traits and behaviors, and the historical context of leadership research. Test your knowledge on task vs. social-emotional leaders and the characteristics that define effective leaders.