Leadership Theory X

That workers are inherently lazy and uninterested in work.

By setting goals and threatening punishment.

Theory X views work as a burden, while Theory Y views work as a natural and satisfying activity.

<p>To motivate and direct followers, as they lack self-motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Closely, with a mix of praise and criticism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That people are naturally motivated to work and see it as a satisfying activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To exert influence and control over group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They prefer that communication be directed to them, rather than encouraging communication among group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their own personal standards, rather than objective criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is often seen as a pessimistic, negative, and discouraging view of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In contexts where direction and structure are needed, such as when employees are learning a new job, authoritarian leadership provides clear rules and standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are often very efficient and successful in motivating others to accomplish work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Efficient, productive, providing direction and clarity to people’s work, establishing goals and work standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dependence, submissiveness, loss of individuality, hindering creativity and personal growth, dissatisfaction with work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using power and control for personal interests or to coerce followers into unethical or immoral activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Situations requiring efficiency, productivity, and clear direction, such as emergency response or crisis management</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discontent, hostility, aggression, and dissatisfaction with work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To achieve urgent goals, establish order, or address critical issues, despite the potential costs to followers' autonomy and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary focus of a democratic leader is helping each follower reach their personal goals, and this approach involves working with followers to figure out how they want to approach a task or complete their work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A laissez-faire leadership style involves taking a very low profile, giving followers complete freedom, and can hinder success and productivity in most situations, but may be suitable when followers thrive on complete freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One's philosophy of leadership, based on beliefs about human nature and work, influences their leadership style, with Theory X resembling authoritarian leadership and Theory Y resembling democratic or laissez-faire leadership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Authoritarian leaders give orders and ultimatums, democratic leaders work with followers to reach personal goals, and laissez-faire leaders take a low profile and give complete freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A leader's approach to leadership can either motivate and empower followers (democratic) or hinder their productivity (laissez-faire) or control them (authoritarian).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-awareness is crucial in determining one's leadership style, as it influences the approach to leadership, and being aware of one's tendency towards authoritarian, democratic, or laissez-faire leadership can improve leadership effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A laissez-faire leader is a nominal leader who engages in minimal influence and takes a 'hands-off, let it ride' attitude toward followers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The major effect is that very little is accomplished under a laissez-faire leader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Followers become frustrated, unmotivated, and disheartened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An atmosphere that most followers find chaotic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Followers prefer some direction because they tend to do nothing and feel directionless when left completely on their own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The laissez-faire style can be successful in certain situations, but the text does not specify what those situations are.</p> Signup and view all the answers