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What do production-oriented leaders primarily focus on?
What do production-oriented leaders primarily focus on?
Which leadership style is characterized by a high concern for people but low concern for production?
Which leadership style is characterized by a high concern for people but low concern for production?
In the Leadership Grid, what does the position (1,1) represent?
In the Leadership Grid, what does the position (1,1) represent?
What is a key focus of employee-oriented leadership as identified in the Michigan studies?
What is a key focus of employee-oriented leadership as identified in the Michigan studies?
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Which leadership style balances concerns for both people and production effectively according to the Leadership Grid?
Which leadership style balances concerns for both people and production effectively according to the Leadership Grid?
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What is the main purpose of situational or contingency theories of leadership?
What is the main purpose of situational or contingency theories of leadership?
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Which of the following leadership styles in the Leadership Grid represents high concern for production but low concern for people?
Which of the following leadership styles in the Leadership Grid represents high concern for production but low concern for people?
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How many possible positions on the Leadership Grid are identified, according to Blake and Mouton?
How many possible positions on the Leadership Grid are identified, according to Blake and Mouton?
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Which leadership style in the Situational Leadership model is characterized by constant supervision and detailed instructions?
Which leadership style in the Situational Leadership model is characterized by constant supervision and detailed instructions?
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What is a key characteristic of the Selling or Coaching leadership style?
What is a key characteristic of the Selling or Coaching leadership style?
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According to Path-Goal Theory, what should leaders primarily determine to be effective?
According to Path-Goal Theory, what should leaders primarily determine to be effective?
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Which style involves leaders seeking followers' opinions and creating relationships?
Which style involves leaders seeking followers' opinions and creating relationships?
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What should effective leaders do according to the Path-Goal Theory besides clarifying the path?
What should effective leaders do according to the Path-Goal Theory besides clarifying the path?
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In the context of Directive Leadership, what is a primary responsibility of the leader?
In the context of Directive Leadership, what is a primary responsibility of the leader?
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What is NOT a guideline for leaders to be effective in Path-Goal Theory?
What is NOT a guideline for leaders to be effective in Path-Goal Theory?
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What does the Delegating leadership style entail?
What does the Delegating leadership style entail?
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Which candidate is known for having developed and brought to market four new product lines?
Which candidate is known for having developed and brought to market four new product lines?
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What is the primary reputation of Kelsey Metts within GLF?
What is the primary reputation of Kelsey Metts within GLF?
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How many years of experience does Thomas Santiago have at GLF?
How many years of experience does Thomas Santiago have at GLF?
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Which characteristic is NOT highlighted in Thomas Santiago's performance reviews?
Which characteristic is NOT highlighted in Thomas Santiago's performance reviews?
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What was Kelsey Metts' academic achievement prior to joining GLF?
What was Kelsey Metts' academic achievement prior to joining GLF?
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What role has Thomas Santiago been primarily involved in at GLF?
What role has Thomas Santiago been primarily involved in at GLF?
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Which candidate is described as persistent in completing projects?
Which candidate is described as persistent in completing projects?
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What is a noted future expectation for Kelsey Metts according to colleagues?
What is a noted future expectation for Kelsey Metts according to colleagues?
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Which Big Five personality trait emphasizes goal-directed behavior and thoughtfulness in leaders?
Which Big Five personality trait emphasizes goal-directed behavior and thoughtfulness in leaders?
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Which Big Five personality trait is negatively related to good leadership skills according to the source?
Which Big Five personality trait is negatively related to good leadership skills according to the source?
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Which trait is expected to cause a leader to be more vulnerable to stress and emotional instability?
Which trait is expected to cause a leader to be more vulnerable to stress and emotional instability?
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What is a characteristic of leaders who score high in the trait of openness?
What is a characteristic of leaders who score high in the trait of openness?
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What type of leadership quality is associated with the tendency to feel others' emotions and concern for employee welfare?
What type of leadership quality is associated with the tendency to feel others' emotions and concern for employee welfare?
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Which of the following traits is least likely to be predictive of effective leadership?
Which of the following traits is least likely to be predictive of effective leadership?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects a positive attribute of conscientious leaders?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects a positive attribute of conscientious leaders?
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Which personality trait is characterized by imagination and a preference for innovation in work among leaders?
Which personality trait is characterized by imagination and a preference for innovation in work among leaders?
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What is the primary focus of supportive leadership?
What is the primary focus of supportive leadership?
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Which characteristic of a leader is emphasized in achievement-oriented leadership?
Which characteristic of a leader is emphasized in achievement-oriented leadership?
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How do follower characteristics influence a leader's behavior?
How do follower characteristics influence a leader's behavior?
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What aspect of task characteristics significantly affects follower motivation?
What aspect of task characteristics significantly affects follower motivation?
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Which leadership style specifically involves inviting followers to participate in decision-making?
Which leadership style specifically involves inviting followers to participate in decision-making?
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What is likely a primary concern for Sandra Coke when selecting a new director of research?
What is likely a primary concern for Sandra Coke when selecting a new director of research?
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What type of leader seeks continuous improvement and high standards from followers?
What type of leader seeks continuous improvement and high standards from followers?
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Which of the following statements about supportive leadership is false?
Which of the following statements about supportive leadership is false?
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What is the primary challenge Sandra faces in her decision-making process for the director’s position?
What is the primary challenge Sandra faces in her decision-making process for the director’s position?
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How does the trait approach assist Sandra in selecting a leader for the new position?
How does the trait approach assist Sandra in selecting a leader for the new position?
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Which leadership style best describes the new designer at AL KAHAU?
Which leadership style best describes the new designer at AL KAHAU?
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What is one weakness of the trait approach illuminated by Sandra's situation?
What is one weakness of the trait approach illuminated by Sandra's situation?
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What is a significant outcome of hiring the new designer at AL KAHAU despite employee dissatisfaction?
What is a significant outcome of hiring the new designer at AL KAHAU despite employee dissatisfaction?
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Which aspect is NOT typically associated with charismatic leadership based on the designer's behavior?
Which aspect is NOT typically associated with charismatic leadership based on the designer's behavior?
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What does the managerial grid leadership model emphasize in its evaluation of leadership styles?
What does the managerial grid leadership model emphasize in its evaluation of leadership styles?
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What characterizes a laissez-faire leadership style that differs from the autocratic style exhibited by the designer?
What characterizes a laissez-faire leadership style that differs from the autocratic style exhibited by the designer?
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Study Notes
Leadership Theory and Practices - Chapter 1
- Leadership is a process involving influencing others to achieve objectives, making the organization more cohesive, and guiding a group towards a vision or set of goals.
- Leadership is often seen as a social/interpersonal influence focusing on group maintenance.
- Leaders can be formal, appointed by the organization to lead a group, or informal, recognized by group members. Managers often act as formal leaders.
- Organizations require strong leaders and managers to function effectively. Leaders challenge the status quo to create visions for the future and motivate members to achieve these visions. Managers formulate plans, create efficient organizational structures, and oversee daily operations.
- Components of leadership include:
- It is a process
- Involves influence
- Occurs in groups
- Involves common goals
Leadership as a Process
- Leadership is not a trait of a person; it is a transactional event between leaders and followers.
- Leadership is an interactive event, rather than a linear, one-way process.
Leadership Involves Influence
- Leadership is about how a leader impacts followers
- Influence is crucial for leadership; without it, leadership does not exist
Leadership Occurs in Groups
- Leadership is about individuals influencing others toward common goals.
- Groups, of any size from small task groups to large organizations, are needed for leadership to exist & function.
Leadership Includes Attention to Common Goals
- Leaders focus on group members who are working together toward a common goal. Leadership is best when leaders and followers share a mutual purpose.
- Attention to common goals ensures an ethical approach to leadership.
What is a Leadership Style?
- A leader's methods and behaviors when motivating, leading, and managing others.
- Critical to understand how your leadership style affects those under your direct influence.
- How strategize and implement plans.
Four Major Leadership Styles in Organizations
- Autocratic
- Participative
- Free-Reign (Laissez-Faire)
- Democratic
Autocratic Leader
- Directive leaders who take little input from subordinates.
- Tend to look for the simplest solution to a problem
- Not that they do not care about their staff, they utilize their own expert knowledge to run organizational systems.
Participative Leaders
- Share decision-making processes with employees.
- Embrace brainstorming sessions regarding organizational issues.
- This style is often highly effective in learning organizations.
Laissez-Faire
- A leadership style where managers leave the control and decision-making to their employees.
- As a philosophy, it can be seen as a form of complete corporate anarchy by some
- Employees have freedom to pursue their work as long as they follow company guidelines and ethics.
Democratic Leaders
- Embrace input from all members & have a vote regarding decisions.
Leadership as a Process
Leadership as a Trait
- Identifying traits that define a leader (e.g., charismatic, decisive, courageous).
- Leadership roles can be filled by individuals with specific identifiable traits.
- Analysis of these traits can be helpful to find suitable people for these positions.
Great Man Theory (Big Five Personality Traits)
- Focuses on leadership qualities that lead to high performance.
- Describes leaders in terms of personality traits: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience.
- Traits are good indicators of leadership potential
Behavioral Theories of Leadership
- Three most well-known theories are focused on how leaders behave: Ohio State studies, University of Michigan studies, and Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid.
The Ohio State Studies
- Focused on two dimensions of leadership: initiating structure and consideration.
- Initiating structure involves leaders defining and organizing work, responsibilities, relationships, and goals.
- Consideration involves leaders focusing on trust, respect, and understanding follower needs
The Michigan Studies
- Examined two dimensions: job-oriented leadership (focus is on technical aspects of tasks) and employee-oriented leadership (focus is on interpersonal relationships).
Blake & Mouton's Leadership Style
- Uses a grid that describes 5 different styles of leadership based on concern for people and concern for production.
Contingency Theories
- Focuses on situational factors influencing leadership effectiveness.
- Three main models are
- Fiedler Contingency Theory
- Situational Leadership Theory
- Path-Goal Theory
Fiedler Contingency Model
- Effective leadership depends on the leader's style and the situation.
- Three contingency dimensions:
- Leader-member relations
- Task structure
- Position power
Situational Leadership Theory
- Leader behavior adapts depending on follower's ability and motivation.
- Four leadership styles: directing, coaching, supporting, delegating.
Path-Goal Theory
- Effective leaders clarify the path for followers to achieve goals & remove obstacles
- Three guidelines for leaders to follow are
- Determine outcomes subordinates want
- Reward followers who meet performance goals
- Clarify the path by removing roadblocks.
Followers and Task Characteristics
- Follower characteristics shape leader behavior interpretation
- Follower needs, task ability, and preferences impact leadership style effectiveness.
Case Studies
- Presented Case studies to illustrate different leadership situations and questions.
- Including one example based on different leadership theories.
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Test your knowledge on various leadership theories and styles including the Leadership Grid, Situational Leadership model, and Path-Goal Theory. This quiz will assess your understanding of the characteristics and focuses of different leadership approaches. Dive in to see how well you know the fundamentals of leadership!
