Question 1

Which point on the Leadership Grid is proven to consistently be the best form of leadership?
A) Authority compliance
B) Country club
C) There is no best style
D) Middle-of-the-road
E) Team behaviors

Accepted Answer

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership and different situations may require different styles. Factors such as organizational culture, team dynamics, and individual personalities can all influence which style of leadership may be most effective. Therefore, it is important for leaders to be adaptable and able to use a range of leadership styles as needed.

Question 2

Jamal enjoys interacting with the team members he supervises. He is employing
A) Task behaviors
B) Process behaviors
C) Directing behaviors
D) Relationship behaviors

Accepted Answer

Relationship behaviors focus on building positive relationships and rapport among team members. Jamal's enjoyment of interacting with his team members indicates that he is focusing on relationship behaviors.

Question 3

Which of the components on Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid has high concern for interpersonal relationships and low concern for task accomplishment?
A) Authority compliance
B) Country club
C) Impoverished
D) Middle of the road
E) Team

Accepted Answer

The Country Club style on Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid has high concern for interpersonal relationships and low concern for task accomplishment.

Question 4

I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I love to chat with them regularly, work with them on schedules that fit their needs, and work to develop camaraderie amongst all. I do assign tasks and hold them accountable for the work, but that is my secondary concern. My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?
A) 8, 3
B) 1, 9
C) 9, 9
D) 3, 8
E) 3, 3

Accepted Answer

The behavior described focuses more on people and relationships (8) than on tasks (3), aligning with the 3,8 point on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid.

Question 5

Which study analyzed questionnaires taken by followers as they described their leader behaviors?
A) Ohio State studies
B) Michigan studies
C) Blake and Mouton
D) Stogdill and Zacaro

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State studies analyzed questionnaires taken by followers as they described their leader behaviors. The Michigan studies focused on identifying leadership styles based on task-oriented and relationship-oriented behaviors. Blake and Mouton developed the managerial grid theory, which identifies five different leadership styles. Stogdill and Zacaro conducted a meta-analysis of leadership traits and found that different traits are effective in different situations.

Question 6

Relationship behaviors
A) Facilitate goal accomplishment
B) Focus on personal advantage for the leader
C) Help group members feel comfortable with one another
D) Provide structure

Accepted Answer

Relationship behaviors are aimed at helping group members feel comfortable with one another, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Question 7

Which research group labeled task behaviors "initiating structure"?
A) Ohio State studies
B) Michigan studies
C) Blake and Mouton
D) Stogdill and Zacaro

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State studies are credited with labeling task behaviors as "initiating structure."

Question 8

Which of the components on Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid has low concern for interpersonal relationships and high concern for task accomplishment?
A) Authority compliance
B) Country club
C) Impoverished
D) Middle of the road
E) Team

Accepted Answer

Authority compliance on Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid is characterized by a low concern for interpersonal relationships and a high concern for task accomplishment.

Question 9

The University of Michigan studies explored how leadership functioned in
A) Organizations
B) Follower interactions
C) Dyadic relationships
D) Small groups
E) Political environments

Accepted Answer

The University of Michigan studies focused on leadership within small groups, examining how leaders influenced group performance and member satisfaction.

Question 10

A leader who has intermediate concern for both tasks and relationships is displaying
A) Country club behaviors
B) Authority compliance behaviors
C) Middle-of-the-road behaviors
D) Team behaviors
E) Impoverished behaviors

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A leader who makes sure the personal and social needs of followers are met is displaying
A) Country club behaviors
B) Authority compliance behaviors
C) Middle-of-the-road behaviors
D) Team behaviors
E) Impoverished behaviors

Accepted Answer

A leader who focuses on meeting the personal and social needs of followers is displaying country club behaviors. This leader puts emphasis on creating a supportive work environment and building relationships with followers, rather than on achieving specific goals or enforcing strict rules.

Question 12

I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I assign tasks each work shift and check back regularly to see that work has been done. I do not spend much time talking with my staff about things other than getting the job done. My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?
A) Moderately high task; moderately low relationship
B) Very low task; very high relationship
C) Very high task; very high relationship
D) Moderately low task; moderately high relationship
E) Very high task; very low relationship

Accepted Answer

The behavior described indicates a focus on tasks with little emphasis on relationships, which aligns with a very high task and very low relationship approach on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid.

Question 13

I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I assign tasks each work shift and check back regularly to see that work has been done. I do not spend much time talking with my staff about things other than getting the job done. My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?
A) 8, 3
B) 1, 9
C) 9, 9
D) 3, 8
E) 9, 1

Accepted Answer

The Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid plots leadership styles along two axes: concern for people (y-axis) and concern for production (x-axis). A score of 9,1 indicates high concern for production and low concern for people, which matches the described behavior of focusing on tasks with little emphasis on interpersonal relationships.

Question 14

I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I love to chat with them regularly, work with them on schedules that fit their needs, and work to develop camaraderie amongst all. I do assign tasks and hold them accountable for the work, but that is my secondary concern. My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?
A) Moderately high task; moderately low relationship
B) Very low task; very high relationship
C) Very high task; very high relationship
D) Moderately low task; moderately high relationship
E) Moderately low task; moderately low relationship

Accepted Answer

The lead barista's primary concern is building relationships with their staff, leading to a moderately high relationship rating. While they do assign tasks and hold their staff accountable, it is secondary and not the main focus, leading to a moderately low task rating. Therefore, the correct option is D, moderately low task; moderately high relationship.

Question 15

A leader who is indifferent and apathetic is displaying
A) Country club behaviors
B) Authority compliance behaviors
C) Middle-of-the road behaviors
D) Team behaviors
E) Impoverished behaviors

Accepted Answer

Impoverished behaviors refer to a leader who is both indifferent and apathetic towards their followers and the task at hand. This type of leader does not invest much effort into their role and does not prioritize the needs of their team or the organization.

Question 16

A leader who makes priorities clear, stimulates participation, is open minded and enjoys working is displaying
A) Country club behaviors
B) Authority compliance behaviors
C) Middle-of-the-road behaviors
D) Team behaviors
E) Impoverished behaviors

Accepted Answer

The described leader is displaying team behaviors as they prioritize communication and participation from all members, are open-minded to ideas and input from others, and actively enjoy working with the team.

Question 17

A leader who compromises and avoids conflict around both task and relationship interactions is displaying
A) Country club behaviors
B) Authority compliance behaviors
C) Middle-of-the-road behaviors
D) Team behaviors
E) Impoverished behaviors

Accepted Answer

Middle-of-the-road behaviors involve compromising both task and relationship concerns to avoid conflict.

Question 18

I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I chat often with the staff and enjoy joking with them but only after I have assigned the tasks and they have accomplished them. My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?
A) 3, 3
B) 1, 9
C) 5, 5
D) 3, 8
E) 9, 1

Accepted Answer

The 5,5 position on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid represents a middle-of-the-road management style, balancing task and people orientation, which aligns with assigning tasks and then engaging in social interactions.

Question 19

A leader who places high emphasis on job requirements and low emphasis on people is displaying
A) Country club behaviors
B) Authority compliance behaviors
C) Middle-of-the-road behaviors
D) Team behaviors
E) Impoverished behaviors

Accepted Answer

A leader who places high emphasis on job requirements and low emphasis on people would display authority compliance behaviors, which prioritize getting the job done over building relationships with employees. This style can be effective in certain situations, but it can also result in low morale and poor job satisfaction among team members.

Question 20

Which study resulted in viewing task and relationship behaviors on two intersecting axes?
A) Ohio State studies
B) Michigan studies
C) Blake and Mouton
D) Stogdill and Zacaro

Accepted Answer

Blake and Mouton's Managerial Grid resulted in viewing task and relationship behaviors on two intersecting axes. The grid plotted leadership behaviors on a scale of concern for people and concern for production.

Quiz 4: Behavioral Approach

Which point on the Leadership Grid is proven to consistently be the best form of leadership?

Jamal enjoys interacting with the team members he supervises. He is employing

Which of the components on Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid has high concern for interpersonal relationships and low concern for task accomplishment?

Which study analyzed questionnaires taken by followers as they described their leader behaviors?

Relationship behaviors

Which research group labeled task behaviors "initiating structure"?

Which of the components on Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid has low concern for interpersonal relationships and high concern for task accomplishment?

The University of Michigan studies explored how leadership functioned in

A leader who has intermediate concern for both tasks and relationships is displaying

A leader who makes sure the personal and social needs of followers are met is displaying

A leader who is indifferent and apathetic is displaying

A leader who makes priorities clear, stimulates participation, is open minded and enjoys working is displaying

A leader who compromises and avoids conflict around both task and relationship interactions is displaying

I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I chat often with the staff and enjoy joking with them but only after I have assigned the tasks and they have accomplished them. My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?

A leader who places high emphasis on job requirements and low emphasis on people is displaying

Which study resulted in viewing task and relationship behaviors on two intersecting axes?