Leadership Styles: Task vs Relationship

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Which of the following best describes task-oriented leadership?

Treating followers with dignity and respect

Encouraging emotional connections among team members

Emphasizing production and achieving goals (correct)

Focusing on building relationships with followers

How is productivity typically measured in economics?

As the ratio of gross domestic product to hours worked (correct)

As the total number of employees in a company

Through the total revenue generated by a single employee

By calculating the number of units damaged during production

What is a common misconception about task-oriented leaders?

They often ignore the emotional needs of employees

They prioritize relationships over task completion (correct)

They allow for flexible work hours

They rarely set clear goals for their teams

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

Fostering collaboration and respectful interactions Signup and view all the answers

Why is productivity linked to corporate profits?

Higher productivity decreases production costs Signup and view all the answers

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

Ignoring employee feedback during decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding production orientation?

It emphasizes output and goal achievement Signup and view all the answers

In assessing labor productivity, which factor is typically evaluated?

Total units produced relative to labor hours Signup and view all the answers

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

80% of effects come from 20% of the causes Signup and view all the answers

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

50 minutes of work followed by a 10-minute break and a 30-minute break Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase operational control Signup and view all the answers

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

Confidentiality risk Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the Champagne Glass effect is accurate?

It refers to income distribution across the globe Signup and view all the answers

Why might companies choose to outsource tasks?

To enhance labor costs and efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the productivity tool Toggl?

A time-tracking application Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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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.