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What is the primary focus of Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory?
What is the primary focus of Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory?
- Encouraging groupthink among team members
- Maintaining strict control over followers
- Adopting a single leadership style regardless of context
- Selecting a leadership style based on follower readiness (correct)
Which stage of follower readiness involves both the ability and willingness to accomplish a task?
Which stage of follower readiness involves both the ability and willingness to accomplish a task?
- Readiness Level 2
- Readiness Level 1
- Readiness Level 3
- Readiness Level 4 (correct)
In Path-Goal Theory, what is the primary goal of a leader?
In Path-Goal Theory, what is the primary goal of a leader?
- To focus solely on the leader’s own objectives
- To clarify paths and remove obstacles to achieve goals (correct)
- To establish a fixed set of rules that must be followed
- To dictate tasks without considering employee input
What is a key assumption of Path-Goal Theory regarding follower characteristics?
What is a key assumption of Path-Goal Theory regarding follower characteristics?
Which of the following best describes a situation when a leader should relinquish control based on readiness levels?
Which of the following best describes a situation when a leader should relinquish control based on readiness levels?
In which stage of follower readiness are followers able but unwilling?
In which stage of follower readiness are followers able but unwilling?
Which leadership style is characterized by high task and low relationship?
Which leadership style is characterized by high task and low relationship?
What is the primary focus of Path-Goal Theory?
What is the primary focus of Path-Goal Theory?
Which stage in Situational Leadership Theory utilizes a participative style?
Which stage in Situational Leadership Theory utilizes a participative style?
Which leadership style is associated with a supportive leader?
Which leadership style is associated with a supportive leader?
In Situational Leadership Theory, which category encompasses followers who are unable and unwilling?
In Situational Leadership Theory, which category encompasses followers who are unable and unwilling?
Under what conditions would a directive leadership style be most appropriate?
Under what conditions would a directive leadership style be most appropriate?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of follower readiness in Situational Leadership Theory?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of follower readiness in Situational Leadership Theory?
What is one key characteristic that differentiates leaders from non-leaders according to research on leadership traits?
What is one key characteristic that differentiates leaders from non-leaders according to research on leadership traits?
Which of the following correctly describes a leader based on the understanding of leadership?
Which of the following correctly describes a leader based on the understanding of leadership?
Which leadership theory focuses on the concern for people and concern for production?
Which leadership theory focuses on the concern for people and concern for production?
Which managerial style focuses predominantly on people without balancing productivity?
Which managerial style focuses predominantly on people without balancing productivity?
What conclusion can be drawn from research on leadership traits from the 1920s and 1930s?
What conclusion can be drawn from research on leadership traits from the 1920s and 1930s?
What is the ideal expectation of managers regarding leadership?
What is the ideal expectation of managers regarding leadership?
In the context of the managerial grid, which style balances concern for people and production?
In the context of the managerial grid, which style balances concern for people and production?
Which of the following is not one of the seven traits associated with successful leadership?
Which of the following is not one of the seven traits associated with successful leadership?
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High Group Productivity & Satisfaction Leaders
High Group Productivity & Satisfaction Leaders
Leaders who achieve high group productivity and high group member satisfaction are employee-oriented.
Dual Nature of Leadership Behavior
Dual Nature of Leadership Behavior
A leader's behavior has a dual nature when focused on both the task (production)/people (structure or interpersonal relationship).
Situational Leadership Theory (SLT)
Situational Leadership Theory (SLT)
Successful leadership depends on choosing the right leadership style based on follower readiness.
Follower Readiness
Follower Readiness
The degree to which followers possess the ability and willingness to complete a task.
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Leadership Effectiveness
Leadership Effectiveness
Leadership effectiveness is influenced by whether followers accept or reject a leader.
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Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory (SLT)
Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory (SLT)
A leadership theory that suggests the best leadership style depends on the follower's readiness.
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Telling leadership style
Telling leadership style
High task-oriented, low relationship-oriented leadership style used when followers have low readiness.
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Selling leadership style
Selling leadership style
High task-oriented, high relationship-oriented leadership style used when followers have moderate readiness.
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Participating leadership style
Participating leadership style
Low task-oriented, high relationship-oriented leadership style used when followers have moderate to high readiness.
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Delegating leadership style
Delegating leadership style
Low task-oriented, low relationship-oriented leadership style used when followers have high readiness.
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Follower Readiness (R1-R4)
Follower Readiness (R1-R4)
Describes the ability and willingness of followers to take responsibility for their work.
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Path-Goal Theory
Path-Goal Theory
Leadership theory focused on helping followers achieve their goals and aligning them with organizational goals.
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Path-Goal leadership styles
Path-Goal leadership styles
Leaders adjust their behavior to match the situation and needs of the followers, such as directive, supportive, participative, achievement-oriented.
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Leadership
Leadership
Influencing others to achieve a goal.
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Managerial Grid
Managerial Grid
A leadership style model with two dimensions: concern for people and concern for production.
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Leadership Traits
Leadership Traits
Personal characteristics associated with successful leadership, like drive, honesty, and intelligence.
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Early Leadership Trait Research
Early Leadership Trait Research
1920s and 1930s research, initially unsuccessful in finding specific traits consistently linking to leadership.
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Leadership styles
Leadership styles
Different approaches to managing and influencing people in organizations.
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Impoverished Management
Impoverished Management
A leadership style characterized by low concern for people and low concern for production.
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Task Management
Task Management
A leadership style focused primarily on work output with minimal concern for people.
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Seven leadership traits
Seven leadership traits
Drive, desire to lead, honesty/integrity, self-confidence, intelligence, job knowledge, and extraversion.
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Management: Second Arab World Edition - Chapter 16: Managers As Leaders
- Chapter focuses on managers as leaders
- Authors are Robbins, Coulter, Sidani, Jamali
- Intended for a second Arab World Edition
Learning Outcomes (Chapter 16)
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16.1 Define Leaders and Leadership:
- Defines who leaders are and the nature of leadership
- Explains why managers need to be leaders
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16.2 Compare and Contrast Early Leadership Theories:
- Discusses leadership traits identified by early research, and their findings
- Presents behavioral leadership theories
- Explains a leader's behaviour has a dual nature
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16.4 Describe Two Major Contingency Theories of Leadership:
- Explains situational leadership theory.
- Discusses how path-goal theory interprets leadership
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16.5 Describe Contemporary Views of Leadership:
- Differentiates transactional and transformational leadership styles
- Discusses team leadership
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16.6 Discuss Twenty-First Century Issues Affecting Leadership:
- Describes five sources of a leader's power
- Examines challenges faced by 21st-century leaders
Who Are Leaders and What Is Leadership?
- Leader: Someone who influences others and has managerial authority
- Leadership: The process of influencing a group to achieve goals
Quick Learning Review (Chapter 16)
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Effective leaders demonstrate high group productivity and member satisfaction. Traits associated with effective leaders include drive, desire to lead, honesty and integrity, self-confidence, intelligence, job-relevant knowledge, and extraversion.
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Leaders need both task-oriented and relationship behaviors
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Different leadership styles are effective at different times depending on the situation and the followers.
Trait Theories
- Early research, focusing on personal traits which differentiated leaders from non-leaders, were unsuccessful.
- Later research found seven key traits associated with successful leadership: drive, desire to lead, honesty/integrity, self-confidence, intelligence, job-relevant knowledge, and extraversion.
Exhibit 16-1: Eight Traits Associated with Leadership
- The exhibit details eight key traits often associated with effective leadership.
- These include drive, desire to lead, honesty and integrity, self-confidence, intelligence, job-relevant knowledge, extraversion, and proneness to guilt.
Behavioral Theories: The Managerial Grid
- Appraises leadership styles using two dimensions: concern for people and concern for production.
- Places managerial styles in five categories: impoverished, task, middle-of-the-road, country club, and team management
Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory (SLT)
- Effective leadership depends on the readiness of followers
- Readiness is assessed based on followers' ability and willingness to perform a specific task
- SLT suggests four different leadership styles (telling, selling, participating, delegating) contingent on follower readiness.
- Four stages of follower readiness (R1-R4) are proposed
Path-Goal Theory
- Leaders' roles are to guide followers to achieve individual and organizational goals. Assumes leaders adapt their style given the specific situation. Different leadership styles include directive, supportive, participative, achievement-oriented.
Quick Learning Review (Cont.)
- Path-goal theory clarifies followers' paths towards achieving goals by reducing obstacles
- In SLT, participative style is employed when followers are able but unwilling.
Contemporary Views of Leadership (16.5)
- Differentiates between transactional (motivates followers toward established goals) and transformational (motivates followers through inspiring change) leadership.
- Discusses the importance of team leadership, a common characteristic of leaders.
Describe Twenty-First Century Issues Affecting Leadership (16.6)
- Describes five sources of leader power (legitimate, coercive, reward, expert, and referent).
- Examines current challenges faced by 21st-century leaders
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