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Which leadership model focuses on providing a supportive environment for employees to grow and achieve their potential?
Which leadership model focuses on providing a supportive environment for employees to grow and achieve their potential?
- Custodial Model
- Autocratic Model
- Supportive Model (correct)
- Paternalistic Model
What is a significant weakness of the Autocratic Model of leadership?
What is a significant weakness of the Autocratic Model of leadership?
- It leads to high employee turnover.
- It relies heavily on financial incentives.
- It fosters a sense of dependence on the organization.
- It inhibits employee creativity and innovation. (correct)
What is the primary motivational force in the Custodial Model of organizational behavior?
What is the primary motivational force in the Custodial Model of organizational behavior?
- Financial security and benefits (correct)
- Employee growth and development
- Employee empowerment and autonomy
- Power and control
How does the Custodial Model differ from the Supportive Model in terms of employee motivation?
How does the Custodial Model differ from the Supportive Model in terms of employee motivation?
What is the main difference between the Autocratic Model and the Supportive Model in terms of power dynamics?
What is the main difference between the Autocratic Model and the Supportive Model in terms of power dynamics?
Which model of organizational behavior is particularly effective in affluent nations?
Which model of organizational behavior is particularly effective in affluent nations?
In the Custodial Model, why might employees become dependent on the organization?
In the Custodial Model, why might employees become dependent on the organization?
What is a potential outcome of the Custodial Model's approach to employee motivation?
What is a potential outcome of the Custodial Model's approach to employee motivation?
What characterizes the autocratic leadership model?
What characterizes the autocratic leadership model?
Which statement best describes the psychological impact on employees in an autocratic environment?
Which statement best describes the psychological impact on employees in an autocratic environment?
What is a key factor that influences the selection of an organizational behavior (OB) model by managers?
What is a key factor that influences the selection of an organizational behavior (OB) model by managers?
How does the custodial approach primarily impact employee motivation?
How does the custodial approach primarily impact employee motivation?
In supportive leadership, what is the primary focus?
In supportive leadership, what is the primary focus?
Which model of organizational behavior emphasizes collaboration and shared decision-making?
Which model of organizational behavior emphasizes collaboration and shared decision-making?
What type of power dynamic is often seen in an autocratic working environment?
What type of power dynamic is often seen in an autocratic working environment?
What distinguishes the supportive model of organizational behavior from the autocratic model?
What distinguishes the supportive model of organizational behavior from the autocratic model?
What is a key characteristic of the collegial model of management?
What is a key characteristic of the collegial model of management?
Which leadership model encourages a sense of employee responsibility and teamwork?
Which leadership model encourages a sense of employee responsibility and teamwork?
What is the primary focus of the system model in organizational behavior?
What is the primary focus of the system model in organizational behavior?
In the context of employee motivation, what do many employees seek beyond a paycheck according to the system model?
In the context of employee motivation, what do many employees seek beyond a paycheck according to the system model?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of supportive leadership?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of supportive leadership?
What motivates employees in a collegial model setting?
What motivates employees in a collegial model setting?
How does management approach the concept of employee performance in the system model?
How does management approach the concept of employee performance in the system model?
What does the custodial approach emphasize in the workplace?
What does the custodial approach emphasize in the workplace?
Study Notes
Models of Organizational Behavior
Autocratic Model
- Based on power, where those in command have authority to demand obedience from employees
- Managerial orientation is formal, official authority delegated by right of command
- Employee orientation is obedience to a boss, not respect for a manager
- Psychological result for employees is dependence on their boss, with the boss having almost absolute power
Custodial Model
- Focuses on satisfying employees' security needs through welfare programs and fringe benefits
- Depends on economic resources and managerial orientation is toward money to pay wages and benefits
- Leads to employee dependence on the organization, rather than the boss
- Results in contentment, but not necessarily strong motivation, only passive cooperation
Supportive Model
- Depends on leadership, providing a climate for employees to grow and accomplish their tasks
- Managerial orientation is to support employee job performance, rather than just providing benefits
- Effective in affluent nations, responding to emerging needs of employees
- Less applicable in developing nations, where current needs and social conditions are different
Collegial Model
- A team concept, where management builds a feeling of partnership with employees
- Managerial orientation is toward teamwork, with employees feeling a sense of responsibility
- Results in employee feelings of fulfillment, worthwhile contribution, and self-actualization
- Leads to moderate enthusiasm in performance
System Model
- Focuses on higher meaning at work, with managers demonstrating caring and compassion
- Managers try to convey to each worker that they are an important part of the system
- Results in employees embracing the goal of organizational effectiveness and recognizing mutual obligations
- Philosophy, values, vision, mission, and goals exist in a hierarchy of increasing specificity, shaping organizational culture
Factors affecting Choice of Model
- Prevailing philosophy, values, vision, mission, and goals of managers
- Environmental conditions, which determine which model will be most effective
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This quiz covers different models of organizational behavior, including autocratic and custodial models, and their impact on employee behavior and management.
