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What is a characteristic of designated leaders?
What is a characteristic of designated leaders?
- They lack formal authority
- They emerge through group dynamics
- They are formally assigned a leadership role (correct)
- They are chosen based on personal traits
Which trait is NOT typically associated with trait-based leadership theories?
Which trait is NOT typically associated with trait-based leadership theories?
- Experience (correct)
- Intelligence
- Integrity
- Charisma
What role does 'idiosyncrasy credit' play in leadership?
What role does 'idiosyncrasy credit' play in leadership?
- It helps leaders advance their teams (correct)
- It reflects the leader's societal status
- It determines who is chosen as a leader
- It limits a leader's influence
Which of the following traits is NOT emphasized in the discussion of effective leaders?
Which of the following traits is NOT emphasized in the discussion of effective leaders?
What common characteristic can be found among notable leaders listed in the content?
What common characteristic can be found among notable leaders listed in the content?
Which of the following describes a strong desire to influence and lead others?
Which of the following describes a strong desire to influence and lead others?
Which leadership style is considered the least effective according to behavioral based theories?
Which leadership style is considered the least effective according to behavioral based theories?
What is a characteristic of autocratic leadership?
What is a characteristic of autocratic leadership?
What is a key trait of participative leadership?
What is a key trait of participative leadership?
What is a crucial aspect of honesty and integrity in leadership?
What is a crucial aspect of honesty and integrity in leadership?
Which factor would NOT play a role in a leader's ability to emerge in a group?
Which factor would NOT play a role in a leader's ability to emerge in a group?
In which leadership style do leaders consult with subordinates before making decisions?
In which leadership style do leaders consult with subordinates before making decisions?
What defines a benevolent autocratic leadership style?
What defines a benevolent autocratic leadership style?
Which leadership style has a focus on motivation through rewards but still retains some fear among employees?
Which leadership style has a focus on motivation through rewards but still retains some fear among employees?
What outcome is often associated with democratic leadership styles compared to autocratic ones?
What outcome is often associated with democratic leadership styles compared to autocratic ones?
Which management style is characterized by leader's concern for employee well-being while maintaining a degree of authority?
Which management style is characterized by leader's concern for employee well-being while maintaining a degree of authority?
What are the two dimensions that can improve employee performance according to behavioral-based theories?
What are the two dimensions that can improve employee performance according to behavioral-based theories?
How many possible leadership styles does Blake and Mouton's managerial grid define?
How many possible leadership styles does Blake and Mouton's managerial grid define?
Which leadership style does Blake and Mouton define as the 'best'?
Which leadership style does Blake and Mouton define as the 'best'?
According to Fred Fiedler's model, the effectiveness of a leadership style is contingent upon what factor?
According to Fred Fiedler's model, the effectiveness of a leadership style is contingent upon what factor?
Which of the following styles is NOT one of the five main management styles identified by Blake and Mouton?
Which of the following styles is NOT one of the five main management styles identified by Blake and Mouton?
What does the 'Concern for Production' dimension in Blake and Mouton's grid emphasize?
What does the 'Concern for Production' dimension in Blake and Mouton's grid emphasize?
Behavioral theories are criticized for not considering which important factor in leadership?
Behavioral theories are criticized for not considering which important factor in leadership?
Which management style is characterized by a high concern for people but low concern for production?
Which management style is characterized by a high concern for people but low concern for production?
What does Fiedler's contingent leadership model suggest about changing a leader's style?
What does Fiedler's contingent leadership model suggest about changing a leader's style?
The LPC scale in Fiedler's model is used to determine what aspect of a leader?
The LPC scale in Fiedler's model is used to determine what aspect of a leader?
What characterizes a leader with a low LPC score?
What characterizes a leader with a low LPC score?
If a leader scores between 55 and 72 on the LPC scale, what does this indicate?
If a leader scores between 55 and 72 on the LPC scale, what does this indicate?
What is a key benefit of relationship-oriented leadership according to Fiedler's model?
What is a key benefit of relationship-oriented leadership according to Fiedler's model?
In Fiedler's model, what must leaders analyze as a second step?
In Fiedler's model, what must leaders analyze as a second step?
What typically indicates a relationship-oriented leader on the LPC scale?
What typically indicates a relationship-oriented leader on the LPC scale?
What might be a limitation of Fiedler's contingent leadership model?
What might be a limitation of Fiedler's contingent leadership model?
What is the primary premise of Fred Fiedler's contingent leadership model?
What is the primary premise of Fred Fiedler's contingent leadership model?
Which of the following is NOT a solution provided by Fiedler in his contingent leadership model?
Which of the following is NOT a solution provided by Fiedler in his contingent leadership model?
According to Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership theory, which leadership style is characterized by strong task orientation and low relationship orientation?
According to Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership theory, which leadership style is characterized by strong task orientation and low relationship orientation?
What is the focus of the 'Participating/Supporting' leadership style?
What is the focus of the 'Participating/Supporting' leadership style?
What does the 'Selling/Coaching' leadership style effectively combine?
What does the 'Selling/Coaching' leadership style effectively combine?
In what way do followers influence the effectiveness of leadership according to Hersey and Blanchard’s theory?
In what way do followers influence the effectiveness of leadership according to Hersey and Blanchard’s theory?
Which leadership style has weak task orientation and weak relationship orientation?
Which leadership style has weak task orientation and weak relationship orientation?
Which of the following describes 'strong task orientation' in the context of Fiedler and Hersey and Blanchard's models?
Which of the following describes 'strong task orientation' in the context of Fiedler and Hersey and Blanchard's models?
