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What is the focus of trait theories of leadership?
What is the focus of trait theories of leadership?
- Personal qualities and characteristics (correct)
- The impact of situations on leaders
- Training people to be leaders
- Leaders' behaviors in different situations
Which framework are trait theories of leadership often organized around?
Which framework are trait theories of leadership often organized around?
- Situational framework
- Contingency framework
- Big Three framework
- Dark Triad framework (correct)
What was the primary aim of the Ohio State Studies related to leadership?
What was the primary aim of the Ohio State Studies related to leadership?
- To study the relationship between leaders and followers
- To identify the impact of situations on leaders
- To measure the effectiveness of leadership traits
- To narrow down independent dimensions of leader behavior (correct)
In behavioural theories of leadership, what do they imply about training?
In behavioural theories of leadership, what do they imply about training?
Which aspect does the dark triad personality traits include in the Big Five framework?
Which aspect does the dark triad personality traits include in the Big Five framework?
According to trait theories of leadership, what would make it easier to select people for leadership roles?
According to trait theories of leadership, what would make it easier to select people for leadership roles?
What does the least preferred co-worker (LPC) questionnaire aim to identify?
What does the least preferred co-worker (LPC) questionnaire aim to identify?
In the Fiedler Contingency Model, which factor affects situational control most?
In the Fiedler Contingency Model, which factor affects situational control most?
What does 'task structure' refer to in the Fiedler Contingency Model?
What does 'task structure' refer to in the Fiedler Contingency Model?
Which dimension of the Fiedler Contingency Model assesses how much employees trust and respect the leader?
Which dimension of the Fiedler Contingency Model assesses how much employees trust and respect the leader?
According to Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership, what does leadership depend on?
According to Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership, what does leadership depend on?
What does 'position power' measure according to the Fiedler Contingency Model?
What does 'position power' measure according to the Fiedler Contingency Model?
What is a key characteristic of charismatic leaders?
What is a key characteristic of charismatic leaders?
What is the main characteristic of a transformational leader according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of a transformational leader according to the text?
Which leader type consults with followers before making decisions?
Which leader type consults with followers before making decisions?
Which leadership style involves relinquishing responsibilities and letting others make decisions?
Which leadership style involves relinquishing responsibilities and letting others make decisions?
What does a transactional leader emphasize through Management by Exception (active)?
What does a transactional leader emphasize through Management by Exception (active)?
What is one of the characteristics of transactional leaders?
What is one of the characteristics of transactional leaders?
Which leadership theory involves followers attributing extraordinary abilities to their leaders based on observed behaviors?
Which leadership theory involves followers attributing extraordinary abilities to their leaders based on observed behaviors?
Which leadership style provides a vision, implanting pride, and gaining respect and trust?
Which leadership style provides a vision, implanting pride, and gaining respect and trust?
What distinguishes charismatic leaders from other types of leaders?
What distinguishes charismatic leaders from other types of leaders?
What is NOT a characteristic of transformational leader according to the text?
What is NOT a characteristic of transformational leader according to the text?
Which leadership style involves being friendly and showing concern for followers' needs?
Which leadership style involves being friendly and showing concern for followers' needs?
Which factor facilitates corporate entrepreneurship in organizations with transformational leaders?
Which factor facilitates corporate entrepreneurship in organizations with transformational leaders?
What should a leader do when followers are unable and unwilling to do a task?
What should a leader do when followers are unable and unwilling to do a task?
According to Hersey and Blanchard, what should a leader do when followers are able but unwilling?
According to Hersey and Blanchard, what should a leader do when followers are able but unwilling?
What is the role of a directive leader in path-goal theory?
What is the role of a directive leader in path-goal theory?
When followers are both able and willing, what is the recommended leadership approach?
When followers are both able and willing, what is the recommended leadership approach?
In the path-goal theory, what does the leader clarify to link employee behaviors and outcomes?
In the path-goal theory, what does the leader clarify to link employee behaviors and outcomes?
What leadership style involves letting followers know what is expected of them and providing specific guidance on tasks?
What leadership style involves letting followers know what is expected of them and providing specific guidance on tasks?
