Leadership Theories and Application

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What is the primary focus of the situational leadership theory?

The task complexity and difficulty

The follower's readiness and motivation (correct)

The leader's behavior and style

The organizational goals and objectives

According to the situational leadership theory, what should a leader do if the follower is unable and unwilling to perform a task?

Set challenging goals for the follower

Delegate the task to a more capable follower

Provide specific direction and guidance (correct)

Use a supportive and participative style

The path-goal theory suggests that a leader's primary role is to:

Assist followers in attaining their goals and aligning them with organizational objectives (correct)

Set challenging goals for followers to strive towards

Motivate followers to achieve organizational goals

Provide support and resources for followers' well-being

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of leaders identified in the path-goal theory?

Transformational leader Signup and view all the answers

According to the situational leadership theory, what should a leader do if the follower is able but unwilling to perform a task?

Use a supportive and participative style Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the path-goal theory?

The alignment of follower goals with organizational objectives Signup and view all the answers

According to the situational leadership theory, what should a leader do if the follower is able and willing to perform a task?

Delegate the task and allow the follower to work independently Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the directive leader, according to the path-goal theory?

Provides clear instructions and guidance on tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in determining a leader's behavior, according to the situational leadership theory?

The follower's level of readiness and motivation Signup and view all the answers

According to the path-goal theory, what is the role of the supportive leader?

Focuses on the well-being of workers Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary focus of the situational leadership theory?

According to the situational leadership theory, what should a leader do if the follower is unable and unwilling to perform a task?

The path-goal theory suggests that a leader's primary role is to:

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of leaders identified in the path-goal theory?

According to the situational leadership theory, what should a leader do if the follower is able but unwilling to perform a task?

What is the primary focus of the path-goal theory?

According to the situational leadership theory, what should a leader do if the follower is able and willing to perform a task?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the directive leader, according to the path-goal theory?

What is the primary consideration in determining a leader's behavior, according to the situational leadership theory?

According to the path-goal theory, what is the role of the supportive leader?

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