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A leader excelling in a task style primarily focuses on what aspect?
A leader excelling in a task style primarily focuses on what aspect?
- Creating a harmonious work environment above all else.
- Fostering strong interpersonal connections within the team.
- Achieving goals and accomplishing work efficiently. (correct)
- Ensuring every team member feels comfortable and supported.
Which characteristic is most indicative of a leader with a strong relationship style?
Which characteristic is most indicative of a leader with a strong relationship style?
- Enforcing clear hierarchies and chains of command.
- Prioritizing efficiency and rapid task completion above all.
- Maintaining a strict focus on deadlines and project milestones.
- Cultivating trust and valuing strong group dynamics. (correct)
In what way does a task-oriented leader contribute to a team's success?
In what way does a task-oriented leader contribute to a team's success?
- By consistently driving production and facilitating goal accomplishment. (correct)
- By creating unnecessary layers of approval for each decision.
- By prioritizing personal connections over project milestones.
- By avoiding conflict at all costs to maintain team harmony.
How does a relationship-oriented leader primarily influence a team's performance?
How does a relationship-oriented leader primarily influence a team's performance?
What behavior exemplifies a leader effectively integrating both task and relationship orientations?
What behavior exemplifies a leader effectively integrating both task and relationship orientations?
How do relationship-oriented leaders typically contribute to a positive work environment?
How do relationship-oriented leaders typically contribute to a positive work environment?
If a leader primarily focuses on initiating structure, which aspect of leadership are they demonstrating?
If a leader primarily focuses on initiating structure, which aspect of leadership are they demonstrating?
Which of the following actions would a highly task-oriented leader likely prioritize?
Which of the following actions would a highly task-oriented leader likely prioritize?
What is a potential drawback of exclusively focusing on task-oriented leadership?
What is a potential drawback of exclusively focusing on task-oriented leadership?
What might be a disadvantage of prioritizing a highly relationship-oriented leadership style?
What might be a disadvantage of prioritizing a highly relationship-oriented leadership style?
What is the primary goal of initiating structure within a team setting?
What is the primary goal of initiating structure within a team setting?
How does concern for production manifest in a task-oriented leader's actions?
How does concern for production manifest in a task-oriented leader's actions?
How does consideration behavior enhance leadership effectiveness?
How does consideration behavior enhance leadership effectiveness?
What benefit does employee orientation bring to a team's dynamics?
What benefit does employee orientation bring to a team's dynamics?
To achieve optimal integration of task and relationship leadership, what should a leader focus on?
To achieve optimal integration of task and relationship leadership, what should a leader focus on?
Flashcards
Task Style
Task Style
Focuses on achieving goals and accomplishing work, emphasizing control and self-mastery through task completion.
Relationship Style
Relationship Style
Focuses on connecting with others, celebrating relationships, and valuing strong group bonds.
Task-Relationship Continuum
Task-Relationship Continuum
A spectrum showing the balance between focusing on tasks and relationships in leadership.
Task-Oriented Leadership
Task-Oriented Leadership
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Relationship-Oriented Leadership
Relationship-Oriented Leadership
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Integrating Task & Relationship Leadership
Integrating Task & Relationship Leadership
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Relationship Leadership
Relationship Leadership
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Task Leadership
Task Leadership
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Study Notes
Task and Relationship Styles Explained
- Task Style is oriented towards goals
- Task Style is about achieving self-mastery
- The goal is to accomplish given work
Task and Relationship Styles Explained
- Relationship Style focuses on the act of 'being'
- Relationship Style seeks connections and celebrates them
- Relationships are oriented towards the present
- Strong groups bring value and trust in Relationship Style
Task and Relationship Styles in Practice
- There is a continuum between task and relationships
- Leadership falls on this spectrum
- Leaders can be task-oriented or relationship-oriented
- Most leadership falls midway on the spectrum
Task and Relationship Styles in Practice
- Female leaders are often more relational
- There is a double standard in balancing both styles
- Being relational helps to build trust
- Authoritativeness is used to accomplish goals
Task and Relationship Styles in Practice
- Task Leadership facilitates the accomplishment of goals
- Task Leadership initiates structure and production
- Task Leadership is concerned with production
- Task Leadership assists others to achieve goals
- Task Leadership exhibit task behavior
Task and Relationship Styles in Practice
- Relationship Leadership makes others feel comfortable
- Relationship Leadership considers the behaviors of employees
- Relationship Leadership puts an emphasis on employees
- Relationship Leadership shows concern for people
- Relationship Leadership builds trust
- Relationship Leadership builds relationship in a work setting
Task and Relationship Styles in Practice
- Task and Relationship Leadership are tied together
- The challenge is to integrate them optimally
- Interpersonal and team relationships should be nurtured
- Effective leaders adapt to the needs of followers
- Building trust is both relational and task-oriented
- The best leaders help others achieve goals
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