Questions and Answers
What are the two dimensions of leader behavior identified in 1945 as a result of the Ohio State Leadership Studies?
What is consideration in leadership?
The extent to which a leader exhibits concern for the welfare of the group members.
What does initiating structure refer to in leadership?
The extent to which a leader defines roles and organizes group activities.
What is the focus of task-oriented leadership?
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What are some characteristics of relationship-oriented leadership?
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What is Theory X in management?
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What is Theory Y in management?
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Study Notes
Initiating Structure vs. Consideration
- Identified in 1945 through the Ohio State Leadership Studies.
- Leaders exhibit two behaviors:
- People-oriented (consideration).
- Task-oriented (initiating structure).
- Transition from trait theories to observable behaviors in leadership studies.
- The Leaders Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) measures leader behavior frequency.
Consideration
- Refers to a leader's concern for group members' welfare.
- Emphasizes interpersonal relationships, mutual trust, and friendship.
- Characteristics include:
- Friendliness and approachability.
- Equal treatment of all group members.
- Personal welfare focus.
- Accessibility to group members.
Initiating Structure
- Defines leader and group member roles, organizes activities, and clarifies task completion.
- Task-oriented leadership characteristics include:
- Clear expectations for group members.
- Maintenance of performance standards.
- Work scheduling and adherence to rules.
Task-Oriented vs. Relationship-Oriented Leadership
- Task-oriented leadership focuses on goal achievement through performance standards.
- Relationship-oriented leadership emphasizes team members' satisfaction, motivation, and well-being.
Task-Oriented Leadership
- Concentrates on completing necessary tasks to achieve goals.
- Less focus on catering to employees' needs, emphasizing structured solutions.
- Advantages include meeting deadlines and improving productivity.
- Challenges include low motivation and retention due to neglect of team well-being.
Relationship-Oriented Leadership
- Prioritizes support, motivation, and development of team members.
- Fosters teamwork and collaboration through positive relationships.
- Focus on individual welfare includes:
- Providing incentives.
- Conflict resolution support.
- Open communication and casual interactions.
Theory X vs. Theory Y
- Developed by Douglas McGregor to understand team member motivation.
- Examines how managers' perceptions of motivation influence their behavior.
- Encourages adaptation of management styles based on understanding employee motivation.
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Explore the concepts of Initiating Structure and Consideration in this quiz based on MGT 301 Chapter 11. These dimensions represent key aspects of leader behavior identified in the Ohio State Leadership Studies. Test your understanding of how these behaviors impact leadership effectiveness and goal accomplishment.
