Leadership Theories and Effectiveness

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What is the primary focus of trait theories of leadership?

Leadership effectiveness

Group dynamics

Personal qualities and characteristics (correct)

Leadership emergence

What is leadership?

The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or a set of goals (correct)

The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a goal

The ability to lead a group towards a vision

The ability to lead a team towards a goal

What do trait theories of leadership focus on besides personal qualities and characteristics?

Leadership emergence

Leadership effectiveness

Group dynamics

None of the above (correct)

What is the relationship between a leader's vision and a set of goals?

A leader's vision is a set of goals and vice versa Signup and view all the answers

What is an aspect of leadership that is related to the emergence of a leader?

Leadership emergence Signup and view all the answers

What type of leader is characterized by creating ingroups and outgroups among subordinates?

Leader-member exchange leader Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership theory suggests that leaders are born with heroic abilities?

Charismatic Leadership Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a charismatic leader?

Personal risk taking Signup and view all the answers

What type of leadership theory focuses on the relationship between a leader's ability and willingness to lead?

Situational Leadership Theory Signup and view all the answers

According to LMX theory, what is a likely outcome for subordinates with ingroup status?

Higher performance ratings Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait has the strongest relation to leadership?

Extraversion Signup and view all the answers

According to the Big Five Traits, which two traits are not correlated with leadership?

Agreeableness and emotional stability Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in the emergence of leaders, according to emotional intelligence?

Emotional intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Path-Goal Theory?

Providing followers with information and support Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership theory suggests that successful leadership depends on selecting the right leadership style, contingent on the followers' readiness?

Situational Leadership Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the GLOBE Leadership Project?

Understanding cultural differences in leadership Signup and view all the answers

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