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Which step should a leader take first to improve their leadership ability?
Which step should a leader take first to improve their leadership ability?
- Determine what attitudes and behavior changes are required
- Decide on the best style for a given situation
- Identify their current style (correct)
- Encourage management to develop the organizational culture
According to Theory X, managers believe that people:
According to Theory X, managers believe that people:
- Must be prodded to produce due to high ambition
- Are inherently lazy and dislike work (correct)
- Will exercise self-direction and self-control in work
- Naturally seek responsibility in a work environment
In Theory Y, what is stated about the expenditure of effort in work?
In Theory Y, what is stated about the expenditure of effort in work?
- It is considered as natural as play or rest (correct)
- Human beings learn best under pressure
- People need to be coerced to perform their duties
- It requires constant supervision for performance
What does Contingency Theory or Situational Leadership Theory attempt to explain?
What does Contingency Theory or Situational Leadership Theory attempt to explain?
Which model of leadership emphasizes the importance of understanding different situations for effective leadership?
Which model of leadership emphasizes the importance of understanding different situations for effective leadership?
What is a key characteristic of participative leadership?
What is a key characteristic of participative leadership?
What is the main difference between exploitative and benevolent authoritative management styles?
What is the main difference between exploitative and benevolent authoritative management styles?
In the Directing or Telling leadership style, what is typically involved?
In the Directing or Telling leadership style, what is typically involved?
In consultative management, what is the role of the manager in decision-making?
In consultative management, what is the role of the manager in decision-making?
What aspect of leadership models do personal traits focus on?
What aspect of leadership models do personal traits focus on?
Which leadership style involves listening, providing support, and encouraging followers' efforts?
Which leadership style involves listening, providing support, and encouraging followers' efforts?
According to Hersey and Blanchard, good leaders should adapt their leadership styles based on the __________ of their subordinates.
According to Hersey and Blanchard, good leaders should adapt their leadership styles based on the __________ of their subordinates.
Which trait does Jim Rohn believe an effective leader should have based on the text?
Which trait does Jim Rohn believe an effective leader should have based on the text?
What factor makes it challenging to come up with an exact list of leadership traits?
What factor makes it challenging to come up with an exact list of leadership traits?
Which leadership model by R.Tannenbaum and W.Schmidt ranges between completely autocratic and democratic styles?
Which leadership model by R.Tannenbaum and W.Schmidt ranges between completely autocratic and democratic styles?
In the Consultative Leadership style, what is typically done before making decisions?
In the Consultative Leadership style, what is typically done before making decisions?
In participative leadership, where is the responsibility for decision-making placed?
In participative leadership, where is the responsibility for decision-making placed?
What is the key factor that determines the leadership approach in the Seven Degrees of Freedom model?
What is the key factor that determines the leadership approach in the Seven Degrees of Freedom model?
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