Understanding Contingency Leadership Theories Quiz
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What is the major difference between behavioral and contingency leadership theories?

  • Behavioral theories emphasize situational factors, while contingency theories focus on the actions of leaders.
  • Behavioral theories focus on the actions of leaders, while contingency theories emphasize the situational factors affecting leadership. (correct)
  • Contingency theories consider both actions of leaders and situational factors, while behavioral theories focus solely on situational factors.
  • Behavioral theories consider both actions of leaders and situational factors, while contingency theories focus solely on situational factors.

    • What are the contingency leadership theory variables?

  • Decision-making style, communication skills, and emotional intelligence
  • Leader's personality, follower's behavior, and organizational culture
  • Leader-member relations, task structure, and position power (correct)
  • Workplace environment, technological advancements, and market trends

    • Which model is part of the path-goal leadership model styles and variables?

  • Autocratic leadership
  • Transformational leadership
  • Directive leadership (correct)
  • Participative leadership

    • What are the normative leadership model styles and the number of variables?

    <p>Telling, selling, participating, delegating; two variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major similarities and differences between behavioral and contingency leadership theories?

    <p>Similarity: Both consider the importance of situational factors. Difference: Behavioral theories focus on leader's actions, while contingency theories emphasize situational influence on leadership effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Leadership Theories

    • Behavioral leadership theories focus on the behaviors of leaders and their impact on followers, whereas contingency leadership theories consider the situational factors that influence leadership.
    • Contingency leadership theory variables include leader-member relations, task structure, position power, and leadership situation.

    Path-Goal Leadership Model

    • The path-goal leadership model is a contingency theory that suggests that leaders must adjust their leadership style to the situation to achieve optimal results.
    • The model includes four leadership styles: directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented.

    Normative Leadership Model

    • The normative leadership model is a contingency theory that identifies three decision-making styles: autocratic, consultative, and group.
    • The model includes eight leadership styles with three variables each: decision-making authority, leadership style, and subordinate participation.

    Comparison of Behavioral and Contingency Theories

    • Similarities: both theories recognize that leadership style is important, and both consider the impact of leadership on followers.
    • Differences: behavioral theories focus on the leader's behavior, while contingency theories consider the situation and its impact on leadership.

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    Test your knowledge on contingency leadership theories and their differences from behavioral theories. Explore the behavioral contribution to contingency theories and key learning outcomes in this quiz.

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