Northouse - Leadership Theory and Practice: Criticisms
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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. (correct)
  • Implementing a directive leadership style.
  • Adapting their leadership style to match the employee's development level.
  • Providing support to subordinates regardless of their skill level.

What is the primary assumption of the Situational Approach in leadership?

  • Leader effectiveness depends on adapting leadership style to match subordinate developmental level. (correct)
  • Leaders should maintain a consistent leadership style at all times.
  • Leaders should focus solely on directive behaviors with subordinates.
  • Leader effectiveness is based on maintaining a high level of control over subordinates.

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. (correct)
  • Only focus on directive behaviors without considering support.
  • Maintain the same leadership style with all subordinates.
  • Exert strict control over subordinates' tasks.

According to the SLII model, what is the second task for leaders in the Situational Approach?

<p>Adapt their leadership style to prescribed behaviors in the model. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Situational Approach suggest about leader flexibility?

<p>Flexibility is a crucial aspect for effective leadership according to this approach. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is critical for a leader applying the Situational Approach?

<p>Assessing subordinate developmental position and adapting their leadership style accordingly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect raises theoretical considerations regarding the validity of the situational leadership approach?

<p>Lack of an empirical foundation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the situational leadership model practical for managers to apply?

<p>Its straightforward nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What crucial factor is very unclear in the conceptualization of commitment within the situational leadership model?

<p>Why commitment varies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue is not adequately addressed by the situational leadership model in an organizational setting?

<p>One-to-one versus group leadership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does replication fail to support the basic prescriptions of the situational leadership model?

<p>By lacking an empirical foundation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the situational approach applicable in virtually all types of organizations?

<p>'It's easy to conceptualize and apply' characteristic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Situational Leadership model, which leadership style is characterized by high directive and low supportive behaviors?

<p>Directing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key strength of the Situational Leadership model according to the text?

<p>It provides a clear training model for followers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is a characteristic of leaders following the Delegating style in the Situational Leadership model?

<p>Low Supportive-Low Directive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of behavior does Situational Leadership emphasize leaders should adapt based on task requirements and subordinate needs?

<p>Behavior tailored to individual needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of the Situational Leadership model according to the text?

<p>It encourages inflexible leadership approaches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Situational Leadership is considered practical and easily applicable in diverse settings?

<p>Straightforward approach for understanding and application (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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