Leadership Theories and Styles Quiz
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What is the key argument against the Great Man theory of leadership?

  • Personality traits are irrelevant to leadership.
  • Leadership skills are not innate.
  • Leaders are shaped by their social environment. (correct)
  • Great leaders come from diverse backgrounds.

    • Which of the following describes the focus of Trait Theory in leadership studies?

  • Situational factors that determine leadership success.
  • Shared behavioral patterns among successful leaders. (correct)
  • The impact of social conditions on leader effectiveness.
  • The evolution of leadership styles over time.

    • Which statement about the core traits identified in leadership studies is true?

  • They vary significantly among all leaders.
  • They are merely indications of potential leadership ability. (correct)
  • They guarantee success as a leader.
  • They can be easily learned by anyone.

    • What does Trait Theory suggest about the measurement of traits in individuals?

    <p>Some traits are visible while others require inference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary focus of early 20th-century leadership studies?

    <p>Identifying traits unique to great leaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style combines a low concern for both people and production?

    <p>The Indifferent or Impoverished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the Country Club/Accommodating leadership style on the organization?

    <p>Low productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style is characterized by high concern for production and low concern for people?

    <p>The Authority Compliance Dictatorial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main goal of the Indifferent or Impoverished leadership style is to:

    <p>Preserve employment and seniority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the Authority Compliance Dictatorial style have on employees?

    <p>Feelings of unimportance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique do managers using the Authority Compliance Dictatorial style commonly employ?

    <p>Control and dominance through rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant impact on employees from the Indifferent or Impoverished leadership style?

    <p>High degree of dissatisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following styles would most likely result in high employee turnover?

    <p>The Indifferent or Impoverished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major limitation of trait theory in leadership?

    <p>It includes only physical traits like height and weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is measured by the Leadership Trait Questionnaire (LTQ)?

    <p>Articulate communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should complete the Leadership Trait Questionnaire?

    <p>The leader and five people familiar with the leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Managerial Grid model primarily focus on?

    <p>Styles of managerial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the degree of agreement measured in the LTQ?

    <p>Using a five-point Likert scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traits is NOT included in the LTQ?

    <p>Aggressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of leadership does the term 'trustworthy' imply in the LTQ?

    <p>Being authentic and inspiring confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant change observed in the Managerial Grid model over the years?

    <p>It has been refined and revised multiple times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the middle-of-the-road management style?

    <p>Average performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does sound or team management typically have on employees?

    <p>Creates a high cohesive team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the Pygmalion Theory suggest a leader's expectations can have?

    <p>Self-fulfilling prophecy on employee performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly observed in organizations under the sound management style?

    <p>Attraction of highly skilled employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the impact of the middle of the road management style on employees?

    <p>Employees experience harmonious relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant organizational impact of employees functioning under the Pygmalion Theory?

    <p>Increased overall productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management style is characterized by a compromise between company goals and employee needs?

    <p>Middle of the road management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overall impact does a sound or team management style have on the organization?

    <p>Efficient organizational performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Great Man Theory primarily suggest about leaders?

    <p>Great leaders are born, not made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who had a significant influence on the Great Man Theory through his writings in the 1840s?

    <p>Thomas Carlyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic commonly associated with the Great Man Theory?

    <p>Leadership acquired through education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criticism did Hebert Spencer advance against the Great Man Theory?

    <p>Histories of the world focus too much on individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'great leaders are born, and not made' encapsulates which leadership theory?

    <p>Great Man Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the 19th-century context influence the Great Man Theory?

    <p>It popularized the belief in natural leaders due to historical figures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical leaders are often associated with the Great Man Theory?

    <p>Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a main proposition of the Great Man Theory regarding leadership roles?

    <p>Only certain individuals are inherently destined to lead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of the Golem Effect on an individual's performance?

    <p>Poorer performance linked to lower expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership behavior is NOT typically associated with the Golem Effect?

    <p>Providing constant praise and encouragement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What negative consequence is associated with the Golem Effect?

    <p>Lower productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the Golem Effect?

    <p>It occurs due to low expectations resulting in subpar performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Golem Effect is primarily studied in which environments?

    <p>Educational and organizational environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of the Golem Effect on employees?

    <p>Increasing self-confidence in their abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of managers who contribute to the Golem Effect?

    <p>Monitoring operational performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In contrast to the Golem Effect, which phenomenon describes improved performance due to high expectations?

    <p>Pygmalion Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Leadership Theories

    • Leadership theories explain how individuals become effective leaders.
    • Great Man Theory suggests innate leadership traits—leaders are born, not made.
    • Trait Theory identifies characteristics believed to make leaders successful.
    • Managerial Grid outlines leadership styles based on concern for production and people, emphasizing balance.
    • Pygmalion Effect explains how high leader expectations improve employee performance.
    • Golem Effect shows how low expectations lead to poorer employee performance.

    Great Man Theory

    • The core tenet is that great leaders are born, not made.
    • The capacity for leadership is inherent.
    • The term "Great Man" was used because, in the past, leadership was primarily viewed as a male quality, especially in military contexts.
    • This theory emerged during the 19th century.
    • Historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Julius Caesar were cited as examples.
    • Thomas Carlyle, a sociologist in the 1840s, had a major influence on this theory. He argued history is about the biographies of great men.
    • Effective leaders are believed to be gifted with divine inspiration and the right characteristics.
    • Leaders were believed to possess the traits that set them apart from others, and responsible for their power positions.
    • Fewer opportunities for individuals from lower social statuses to practice leadership was a major factor behind this theory.

    Criticisms of Great Man Theory

    • Herbert Spencer, a sociologist in the 1860s, criticized this theory, arguing that leaders are products of their society.
    • Leader actions depend on pre-existing societal conditions.
    • Studying big personalities of a conflict (like the Second World War) doesn't sufficiently explain leadership without understanding the broader context.

    Trait Theory

    • This theory emerged in the early 20th century to study qualities of great leaders.
    • Scholars aimed to identify innate characteristics of great social, political, and military leaders.
    • Traits are recurring regularities or trends in behavior.
    • The belief was that great leaders are born with specific traits and that only outstanding individuals possess them.
    • Qualities like self-confidence, intelligence, and decisiveness were associated with leadership.
    • The studies focussed on a set of personal characteristics and traits that define a great leader.
    • Various researchers identified different sets of traits linked to effective leadership, making generalization difficult.

    Traits Associated with Leadership (from various studies)

    • Physiological: Appearance, height, weight
    • Demographic: Age, education, socioeconomic background
    • Personality/Persona: Self-confidence, aggressiveness
    • Intellective: Intelligence, decisiveness, judgment, knowledge
    • Task-related: Achievement drive, initiative, persistence
    • Social characteristics: Affability, cooperativeness

    Criticisms of Trait Theory

    • The list of leadership traits often appeared endless and lacked universality.
    • Traits were not consistently linked to leadership across different situations.
    • Traits were strongly associated with individual perceptions of leadership, not necessarily leading to actual leadership effectiveness.
    • The approach wasn't connected to leadership outcomes.

    Managerial(Leadership) Grid

    • A leadership style model from the early 1960s, refined over time.
    • Widely used for organizational training and development.
    • Based on two key factors: concern for production and concern for people.
    • The grid proposes five distinct leadership styles with varying degrees of concern for production and people.

    Styles of the Managerial Grid

    • 1,1 (Impoverished): Minimal concern for both people and production - priority on job security.
    • 1,9 (Country Club): High concern for people, low concern for production.
    • 9,1 (Authority-Compliance): High concern for production, low concern for people with tight control and pressure.
    • 5,5 (Middle-of-the-Road): Attempts to balance concern for production and people.
    • 9,9 (Team Management): High concern for both people and production; promotes teamwork and employee commitment.

    Pygmalion Effect

    • A psychological phenomenon involving a self-fulfilling prophecy.
    • High leader expectations of employee performance positively influence employee performance.
    • A leader's positive expectations can produce improved team outcomes.

    Golem Effect

    • A psychological phenomenon where low expectations lead to subpar performance.
    • Occurs in workplaces, educational settings, and other environments where there's a difference between a leader and the led.
    • Managers may believe that certain employees lack the skills or abilities for success, negatively influencing employee performance.
    • Lowers employee self-confidence, discourages responsibility and innovative problem-solving.

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