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What leadership style is characterized by centralized authority and limited employee participation?
What leadership style is characterized by centralized authority and limited employee participation?
Which leadership style encourages employee participation and decision-making?
Which leadership style encourages employee participation and decision-making?
What dimension of leader behavior focuses on organizing work and establishing roles?
What dimension of leader behavior focuses on organizing work and establishing roles?
What term describes a leader who shows concern for followers' well-being and comfort?
What term describes a leader who shows concern for followers' well-being and comfort?
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According to the University of Michigan studies, what do production-oriented leaders primarily focus on?
According to the University of Michigan studies, what do production-oriented leaders primarily focus on?
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What aspect was highlighted by the Ohio State studies as an important part of leader behavior?
What aspect was highlighted by the Ohio State studies as an important part of leader behavior?
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Which leader behavior dimension involves mutual trust and respect for group members?
Which leader behavior dimension involves mutual trust and respect for group members?
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What was a significant finding from the Iowa studies regarding the democratic leadership style?
What was a significant finding from the Iowa studies regarding the democratic leadership style?
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What should a vision provide to effectively inspire individuals within an organization?
What should a vision provide to effectively inspire individuals within an organization?
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What specific role do team leaders often assume within a group?
What specific role do team leaders often assume within a group?
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Which type of leaders focus on clarifying roles and motivating followers towards established goals?
Which type of leaders focus on clarifying roles and motivating followers towards established goals?
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What is NOT a source of leader power?
What is NOT a source of leader power?
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Which type of power arises from a person's formal position in the organizational hierarchy?
Which type of power arises from a person's formal position in the organizational hierarchy?
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What is a characteristic of a charismatic leader?
What is a characteristic of a charismatic leader?
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Which statement about transformational leaders is true?
Which statement about transformational leaders is true?
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Which type of leadership is defined by the ability to articulate a credible vision for the future?
Which type of leadership is defined by the ability to articulate a credible vision for the future?
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What effect does transformational leadership typically have on employee performance?
What effect does transformational leadership typically have on employee performance?
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Which behavior is not recommended for individuals trained in charismatic nonverbal communication?
Which behavior is not recommended for individuals trained in charismatic nonverbal communication?
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Given Sam's management style, which statement is likely true?
Given Sam's management style, which statement is likely true?
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What is true regarding transactional and transformational leadership?
What is true regarding transactional and transformational leadership?
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The statement 'Charisma is an essential quality for all leaders to achieve high employee performance' is:
The statement 'Charisma is an essential quality for all leaders to achieve high employee performance' is:
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People working under charismatic leaders are typically motivated by:
People working under charismatic leaders are typically motivated by:
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Which of the following statements is false regarding charisma in leadership?
Which of the following statements is false regarding charisma in leadership?
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Which of the following best describes a vision in the context of leadership?
Which of the following best describes a vision in the context of leadership?
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What leadership style is characterized by a leader making all decisions without employee input?
What leadership style is characterized by a leader making all decisions without employee input?
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Which leadership style involves soliciting input from employees and fostering a collaborative environment?
Which leadership style involves soliciting input from employees and fostering a collaborative environment?
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What leadership style allows for a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom for subordinates?
What leadership style allows for a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom for subordinates?
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Which leadership style is defined by the leader actively participating and sharing decision-making responsibilities with team members?
Which leadership style is defined by the leader actively participating and sharing decision-making responsibilities with team members?
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Which of these leadership styles is least likely to involve employees in the decision-making process?
Which of these leadership styles is least likely to involve employees in the decision-making process?
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What characterizes a leader at stage R1 in the leadership framework?
What characterizes a leader at stage R1 in the leadership framework?
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Barbara's approach of praising good work while offering suggestions for improvement exemplifies which leadership style?
Barbara's approach of praising good work while offering suggestions for improvement exemplifies which leadership style?
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According to the R2 stage, what is the primary characteristic of individuals?
According to the R2 stage, what is the primary characteristic of individuals?
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Which leadership style is generally more focused on control and direction rather than collaboration?
Which leadership style is generally more focused on control and direction rather than collaboration?
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What style of leadership emphasizes providing feedback and coaching while including employees in the decision-making process?
What style of leadership emphasizes providing feedback and coaching while including employees in the decision-making process?
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What likely outcome does LMX theory suggest for team members left out of the core group?
What likely outcome does LMX theory suggest for team members left out of the core group?
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What distinguishes transformational leaders according to contemporary views of leadership?
What distinguishes transformational leaders according to contemporary views of leadership?
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What aspect of Rachel's leadership style is highlighted by her colleagues and subordinates?
What aspect of Rachel's leadership style is highlighted by her colleagues and subordinates?
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In the context of leadership stages, what does stage R3 signify?
In the context of leadership stages, what does stage R3 signify?
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Which statement best reflects a misconception about transformational leaders?
Which statement best reflects a misconception about transformational leaders?
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What is a characteristic of individuals in stage R4?
What is a characteristic of individuals in stage R4?
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What term describes the degree of influence a leader has over power-based activities?
What term describes the degree of influence a leader has over power-based activities?
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Fiedler's assumption about a person's leadership style characterizes it as which of the following?
Fiedler's assumption about a person's leadership style characterizes it as which of the following?
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What did Fiedler identify as the key situational factors for determining leader effectiveness?
What did Fiedler identify as the key situational factors for determining leader effectiveness?
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What evidence has been found regarding the overall validity of Fiedler's model?
What evidence has been found regarding the overall validity of Fiedler's model?
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How would Fiedler's contingency model classify a leader who is task-oriented and emphasizes performance with a heavy-handed approach?
How would Fiedler's contingency model classify a leader who is task-oriented and emphasizes performance with a heavy-handed approach?
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In Fiedler's model, which dimension would NOT be considered as a factor in defining effective leadership?
In Fiedler's model, which dimension would NOT be considered as a factor in defining effective leadership?
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Which aspect of leadership style does Fiedler’s model emphasize as influencing leader effectiveness?
Which aspect of leadership style does Fiedler’s model emphasize as influencing leader effectiveness?
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What characteristic is NOT typically associated with a leader who is described as relationship-oriented in Fiedler's model?
What characteristic is NOT typically associated with a leader who is described as relationship-oriented in Fiedler's model?
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Study Notes
Leadership Traits
- Early research focused on identifying consistent traits that differentiate leaders from non-leaders.
- This approach proved inconsistent, as there weren't universal traits that applied to all effective leaders.
Early Leadership Theories
- Leaders weren't effective due to specific traits, but also situations they found themselves in.
- Leadership theories developed to address varied leadership styles in different contexts.
- Trait theory: Focuses on physical and personal characteristics of effective leaders.
- Early trait theory ignores the interaction amongst leaders and their group members, as well as situational factors.
- Behavioral theory: Assesses leadership based on the actions or behaviors of leaders rather than inherent traits.
- Autocratic: Dictatorial approach.
- Democratic: Participative approach.
- Laissez-faire: Hands-off approach.
- Participative: Involves employees in decision-making.
- Contingency theories:
- Fiedler's contingency model (and least preferred coworker): Leadership performance depends on a proper match between leader's style and the situation.
- Hersey–Blanchard situational leadership theory: Tailors leadership style to followers' readiness. This model focuses on leadership based on the situation (task and relationship orientation), and follower readiness (unable/unwilling, unable/willing, able/unwilling, able/willing).
- Path-goal theory: Leadership effectiveness depends on adjusting to the circumstances.
Contemporary Views
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Transformational leadership: Leaders inspire and motivate followers to achieve extra work effort and performance goals that go beyond normal expectations. They encourage innovation and change.
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Transactional leadership: Involves a clear exchange relationship between leader and follower; followers exchange their efforts for rewards from the leader. This focus is on day-to-day tasks.
Managerial Power
- There are different sources of managerial power.
- Legitimate: Power derived from the position in an organizational hierarchy.
- Coercive: The power to punish or control based on fear.
- Reward: The ability to provide positive reinforcement and incentives.
- Referent: Power derived from the followers' admiration and desire to emulate the leader.
- Expert: Power related to possessing knowledge, special skills, or expertise, a leader's position, seniority, or competence in an industry.
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Explore the evolution of leadership theories, focusing on the traits and behaviors that define effective leaders. This quiz examines the differences between early trait theories and contemporary behavioral and contingency approaches. Test your understanding of how various styles influence leadership effectiveness in diverse situations.
