18 Questions
In the Situational Approach, what is the first task for a leader in any given situation?
Diagnosing the situation and identifying the developmental level of employees.
What is the primary assumption of the Situational Approach in leadership?
Leader effectiveness depends on adapting leadership style to match subordinate developmental level.
What does the Situational Approach require leaders to do in terms of their leadership style?
Adapt their leadership style to match the employee's development level.
According to the SLII model, what is the second task for leaders in the Situational Approach?
Adapt their leadership style to prescribed behaviors in the model.
What does the Situational Approach suggest about leader flexibility?
Flexibility is a crucial aspect for effective leadership according to this approach.
Which aspect is critical for a leader applying the Situational Approach?
Assessing subordinate developmental position and adapting their leadership style accordingly.
Which aspect raises theoretical considerations regarding the validity of the situational leadership approach?
Lack of an empirical foundation
What makes the situational leadership model practical for managers to apply?
Its straightforward nature
What crucial factor is very unclear in the conceptualization of commitment within the situational leadership model?
Why commitment varies
What issue is not adequately addressed by the situational leadership model in an organizational setting?
One-to-one versus group leadership
In what way does replication fail to support the basic prescriptions of the situational leadership model?
By lacking an empirical foundation
What makes the situational approach applicable in virtually all types of organizations?
'It's easy to conceptualize and apply' characteristic
In the Situational Leadership model, which leadership style is characterized by high directive and low supportive behaviors?
Directing
What is a key strength of the Situational Leadership model according to the text?
It provides a clear training model for followers
Based on the information provided, what is a characteristic of leaders following the Delegating style in the Situational Leadership model?
Low Supportive-Low Directive
Which type of behavior does Situational Leadership emphasize leaders should adapt based on task requirements and subordinate needs?
Behavior tailored to individual needs
What is a criticism of the Situational Leadership model according to the text?
It encourages inflexible leadership approaches
Which aspect of Situational Leadership is considered practical and easily applicable in diverse settings?
Straightforward approach for understanding and application
Explore criticisms of the leadership theory presented in the book 'Leadership Theory and Practice, Sixth Edition'. Topics include lack of empirical foundation, conceptualization of commitment, and the need for further research.
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