Leadership Styles: Task vs Relationship

Which of the following best describes task-oriented leadership?

How is productivity typically measured in economics?

What is a common misconception about task-oriented leaders?

What does 'consideration behavior' refer to in relationship-oriented leadership?

Why is productivity linked to corporate profits?

Which aspect does not relate to employee orientation in relationship-oriented leadership?

Which of the following is true regarding production orientation?

In assessing labor productivity, which factor is typically evaluated?

What does the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, suggest about causes and effects?

What is the recommended work-break ratio in the 60/60/30 Rule?

Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of outsourcing?

What is one of the disadvantages regarding the confidentiality of outsourcing?

Which statement about the Champagne Glass effect is accurate?

Why might companies choose to outsource tasks?

Which statement best describes the productivity tool Toggl?

Task vs Relationship

Great leaders focus on both completing tasks and building relationships
Task leaders are organized, focused on achieving goals, and use tools like calendars, to-do lists, and daily planners
Relationship leaders value connections, celebrate relationships, and are often described as "relationship junkies"
Leaders can prioritize either task orientation or relationship orientation, but both are essential for success

Task vs Relationship Theories

Task-oriented leadership theories focus on achieving goals and include theories like Initiating Structure and Production Orientation
Relationship-oriented leadership theories focus on building relationships and include theories like Consideration Behavior and Employee Orientation
Both task and relationship leadership styles are essential for effective leadership

Productivity

Productivity is a measure of output per unit of input, typically calculated as GDP per hour worked.
Productivity growth is crucial for corporate profits and shareholder returns.
Corporate productivity is measured by units produced relative to employee labor hours or by net sales relative to employee labor hours.

Pareto Principle

Also known as the 80/20 rule, suggests that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes
Examples include the "champagne glass effect" where 20% of the population controls 80% of the world's income
The 60/60/30 rule suggests working in 60-minute blocks, 50 minutes of focused work followed by 10 minutes of break, and repeating that cycle 3 times before a 30-minute break

Outsourcing

Outsourcing involves hiring another company to perform a task that could be done internally.
Outsourcing can be a cost-effective strategy for controlling capital costs, increasing efficiency, reducing labor costs, starting projects quickly, focusing on core business, and reducing risk.
Outsourcing can also lead to confidentiality risks, a loss of control, lack of internal talent development, and potential for higher costs.

Explore the dynamics between task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership in this quiz. Understand how effective leaders balance goal achievement with fostering connections. Dive into key theories and enhance your understanding of productive leadership styles.