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According to situational leadership theory, which of the following is NOT one of the main leadership behaviors proposed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard?
According to situational leadership theory, which of the following is NOT one of the main leadership behaviors proposed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard?
- Participating
- Delegating
- Telling
- Selling (correct)
According to situational leadership theory, which of the following is NOT one of the maturity levels that followers can have?
According to situational leadership theory, which of the following is NOT one of the maturity levels that followers can have?
- Highest maturity level
- Second maturity level
- Lowest maturity level
- Third maturity level (correct)
According to the contingency approach, appropriate behavior in a given situation depends on
According to the contingency approach, appropriate behavior in a given situation depends on
- employee concerns
- a wide variety of variables (correct)
- leader traits or behaviors
- performance criteria
According to the path-goal theory, to be effective, a leader must select a style that enhances
According to the path-goal theory, to be effective, a leader must select a style that enhances
According to Hollander's transactional approach, what are the three properties that interact to affect leadership?
According to Hollander's transactional approach, what are the three properties that interact to affect leadership?
What are the four leader behaviors identified by House in his contingency theory?
What are the four leader behaviors identified by House in his contingency theory?
According to House, which leader behavior is suited to ambiguous situations?
According to House, which leader behavior is suited to ambiguous situations?
What are the two situational variables identified by House in his contingency theory?
What are the two situational variables identified by House in his contingency theory?
According to the text, who believed that leaders are born, not made?
According to the text, who believed that leaders are born, not made?
According to the text, what was the primary focus of early leadership studies?
According to the text, what was the primary focus of early leadership studies?
According to the text, which of the following traits were determined to be important for successful leadership?
According to the text, which of the following traits were determined to be important for successful leadership?
According to the text, what is the current status of trait theory in leadership?
According to the text, what is the current status of trait theory in leadership?
Which type of leadership style encourages employees to become involved in the decision-making process?
Which type of leadership style encourages employees to become involved in the decision-making process?
Under what conditions is authoritarian leadership always warranted?
Under what conditions is authoritarian leadership always warranted?
What are the obstacles encountered when changing from autocratic to democratic leadership?
What are the obstacles encountered when changing from autocratic to democratic leadership?
What is the goal of democratic leadership?
What is the goal of democratic leadership?
Which of the following is NOT a key role of the sergeants in the police agency?
Which of the following is NOT a key role of the sergeants in the police agency?
What is the current attrition rate at the sheriff’s office?
What is the current attrition rate at the sheriff’s office?
What is the main reason for the change in administration at the end of the year?
What is the main reason for the change in administration at the end of the year?
According to the text, what is the definition of leadership?
According to the text, what is the definition of leadership?
Which leadership style is described as a conscious attempt to avoid influencing the work of subordinates?
Which leadership style is described as a conscious attempt to avoid influencing the work of subordinates?
What is a potential issue with a participative leadership style?
What is a potential issue with a participative leadership style?
Which leadership style can feel like unstructured chaos with no one providing leadership?
Which leadership style can feel like unstructured chaos with no one providing leadership?
Which leadership style is best described as leaders who instill no confidence in their ability to supervise, manage, or lead?
Which leadership style is best described as leaders who instill no confidence in their ability to supervise, manage, or lead?
Which leadership style is related to someone with extraordinary power?
Which leadership style is related to someone with extraordinary power?
Which leadership style can be perceived as attacks or a lack of support by some leaders?
Which leadership style can be perceived as attacks or a lack of support by some leaders?
Which one of the following best describes the concept of eugenics?
Which one of the following best describes the concept of eugenics?
Which one of the following theories of leadership focuses on the characteristics and qualities of the leader?
Which one of the following theories of leadership focuses on the characteristics and qualities of the leader?
Which one of the following terms refers to a system whereby authority passes down an organization from the top through a series of positions in which each is accountable to the one directly superior?
Which one of the following terms refers to a system whereby authority passes down an organization from the top through a series of positions in which each is accountable to the one directly superior?
Which one of the following best describes the term 'legitimacy of position'?
Which one of the following best describes the term 'legitimacy of position'?
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Study Notes
Situational Leadership Theory
- Supporting
- Coaching
- Delegating
- Directing
Follower Maturity Levels
- Unable and unwilling
- Unable but willing
- Able but unwilling
- Able and willing
Contingency Approach
- Situation
Path-Goal Theory
- Motivation
Hollander's Transactional Approach
- Idiosyncrasy credits
- Leader's behavior
- Follower's characteristics
House's Contingency Theory
- Directive leadership
- Supportive leadership
- Participative leadership
- Achievement-oriented leadership
House's Contingency Theory - Leader Behavior
- Directive leadership
House's Contingency Theory - Situational Variables
- Task structure
- Subordinate characteristics
Trait Theory
- Leaders are born, not made
Early Leadership Studies
- Traits
Important Leadership Traits
- Intelligence
- Self-confidence
- Determination
- Integrity
Trait Theory: Current Status
- No longer seen as the sole determinant of leadership
Participative Leadership
- Democratic leadership
Authoritarian Leadership
- Emergencies
- Crisis situations
Obstacles to Democratic Leadership
- Fear of losing control
- Resistance from subordinates
Democratic Leadership
- Encourage participation
Sergeant Roles
- Community policing
- Training
- Supervision
Sheriff's Office Attrition Rate
- Not specified
Change in Administration
- Not specified
Leadership
- Process of influencing others
- Achieving goals through direction and guidance of followers
Laissez-faire Leadership
- Hands-off approach
Participative Leadership Issue
- Time-consuming
Chaotic Leadership
- Laissez-faire leadership
Ineffective Leadership
- Laissez-faire leadership
Charismatic Leadership
- Transformational leadership
Controlling Leadership
- Autocratic leadership
Eugenics
- Improving the human species through selective breeding
Trait Theory
- Great Man Theory
Hierarchy
- Line of authority
Legitimacy of Position
- Right to exercise authority
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