18 Questions
What is the primary focus of the Impoverished Management style?
Minimizing effort and not caring much about team members
What is the primary focus of the Country-club Management style?
Creating a positive work environment for team members
What is the primary focus of the Authority-Compliance Management style?
Prioritizing task accomplishment and meeting targets
Which management style has a high concern for both people and production?
Team Management
What is the primary focus of the Middle-of-the-road Management style?
Balancing the needs of team members and productivity
Which management style focuses on task accomplishment and meeting targets at the expense of team well-being and satisfaction?
Authority-Compliance Management
What is the main focus of the behavioral theory of leadership?
The specific behaviors and actions of leaders
According to the Ohio State University leadership research, what are the two main types of leader behaviors?
Consideration and initiating-structure
What is the focus of consideration behavior, as identified in the Ohio State University research?
Establishing a warm and empathic relationship with followers
According to the Michigan State leadership research, what is the focus of employee-oriented leadership?
Providing more support and consideration to followers
What is the main difference between job-oriented and employee-oriented leadership, as identified in the Michigan State research?
Job-oriented leaders focus more on tasks, while employee-oriented leaders focus more on followers' needs.
What is the main premise of the behavioral theory of leadership?
Effective leadership can be learned and developed through the adoption of certain behaviors.
What is the main focus of the trait theory of leadership?
Identifying specific qualities that differentiate leaders from non-leaders
Which of the following is NOT a trait identified by the trait theory as important for successful leaders?
Creativity
Why is understanding leadership theories important according to the text?
To understand how individuals become leaders and improve their leadership skills
Which of the following characteristics is NOT mentioned as a trait for successful leaders in the text?
Creativity
What does the trait theory suggest about leadership effectiveness?
It can be fully explained by a set of inherent traits
Which of the following is NOT a reason provided in the text for why leadership theories are important?
To understand the historical context of leadership
Assessment methods and weighting in MNGT415 Dr. Khalid Mady's class on leadership theories including assignments and exams. Understanding the significance of leadership theories in developing leadership skills and insights.
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