Leadership Theories Quiz: Behavioral vs Contingency
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Contingency leadership theories focus on the idea that there is one best way to lead in all situations.

False

Contingency leadership theory variables include leader-member relations, task structure, and position power.

True

The path-goal leadership model is a descriptive leadership model.

True

The normative leadership model has four styles and two variables.

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The major difference between behavioral and contingency leadership theories is that behavioral theories focus on specific behaviors of leaders, while contingency theories focus on situational factors.

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Study Notes

Contingency Leadership Theories

  • Contingency leadership theories disagree with the idea that there is one best way to lead in all situations.
  • Three key variables in contingency leadership theories are:
    • Leader-member relations
    • Task structure
    • Position power

Comparison of Leadership Theories

  • Behavioral leadership theories focus on specific behaviors of leaders
  • Contingency leadership theories focus on situational factors

Other Leadership Models

  • The path-goal leadership model is a descriptive leadership model
  • The normative leadership model has:
    • Four styles
    • Two variables

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Test your knowledge of leadership theories with a focus on behavioral and contingency approaches. This quiz covers the major differences between the two theories and explores the behavioral contribution to contingency leadership.

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