Question 1

Path-goal theory identifies which leader as necessary for situations where the employees must "buy-in" and internalize the decision in order to be motivated in the task?

Accepted Answer

Participative leaders involve employees in decision-making processes and allow them to have a say in the outcome, which can increase their buy-in and motivation to complete the task. This approach is particularly effective in situations where internalization of decisions is necessary for motivation.

Question 2

________ assertiveness is ________ correlated to leadership effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

Moderate assertiveness is positively correlated to leadership effectiveness because it balances the ability to advocate for one's own or others' needs without being overly aggressive, which is essential for effective leadership.

Question 3

The ________ style appears to be Doug's situational leadership style.

Accepted Answer

Doug's situational leadership style is "selling," which involves explaining decisions and persuading others to buy into the plan, typically used when followers are willing but lack the ability.

Question 4

According to the path-goal theory, an approach focused on providing specific guidance and establishing work schedules and rules is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The approach described in the question, which focuses on specific guidance and establishing work schedules and rules, is most closely aligned with the directive leadership style in the path-goal theory. The directive style involves the leader providing clear direction and guidance to their subordinates, establishing specific goals and expectations, and closely supervising their work to ensure that they are meeting those goals.

Question 5

An example of a task-oriented leadership style is a leader who

Accepted Answer

Task-oriented leadership style focuses on getting tasks completed and meeting goals. Pressing a subordinate to complete a task because of deadlines aligns with this style. Accommodating a vacation request, meeting for a coffee, and asking about career plans are more aligned with relationship-oriented leadership style, which emphasizes building relationships and fostering teamwork. Ignoring mistakes and errors is not a leadership style and can lead to poor performance and lack of accountability.

Question 6

What theories propose leadership effectiveness is dependent on the situation?

Accepted Answer

Contingency theories propose that leadership effectiveness depends on the specific situation, such as the leader's traits, the followers' needs, and the task's demands. These theories suggest that there is no single leadership style that is universally effective, and that the most successful leaders are those who can adapt their behavior to different situations. Behavioral theories, on the other hand, focus on identifying specific behaviors that effective leaders exhibit, regardless of the situation. Phenomenal theories and dependency theories are not relevant to the topic of leadership effectiveness. Normative theories prescribe the ideal behavior for leaders, but do not account for situational differences.

Question 7

What theory proposes effective leaders adapt their leadership style according to how willing and able a follower is to perform tasks?

Accepted Answer

The situational leadership model proposes that effective leaders adapt their leadership style according to how willing and able a follower is to perform tasks. This model suggests that leaders need to adjust their style based on the follower's competence and commitment levels. The leader's style can range from directing to coaching, supporting, and delegating depending on the follower's readiness level.

Question 8

Path-goal theory identifies which leader is necessary for situations where the employees have ambiguous tasks?

Accepted Answer

According to path-goal theory, a directive leader is necessary in situations where employees have ambiguous tasks. This is because such leaders provide clear guidance and specific instructions, which help to reduce ambiguity and uncertainty among employees. With the help of a directive leader, employees can focus more on task completion by relying on the leader's explicit instructions.

Question 9

Research findings indicate that when an employee has a clear understanding of how to perform a task and reach a goal a ________ leader will increase employee satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

When the employee already knows how to perform a task and reach a goal, they may value more the relationships with their coworkers and their leader than a push for higher productivity or following strict technical guidelines. Therefore, a leader who prioritizes the well-being and development of their employees and fosters a positive work culture will likely increase employee satisfaction.

Question 10

What other terms might be used to describe the concept of "people" in behavioural and contingency leadership theories?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral and contingency leadership theories often use terms like "consideration," "employee-oriented," and "participating" to describe the people-focused aspects of leadership.

Question 11

Jill's approach would be described by Situational Leadership as

Accepted Answer

Jill's approach would be described as participating because she is working with her team and involving them in decision making, rather than simply directing them.

Question 12

Leadership theorists seem to agree that

Accepted Answer

Most leadership theorists agree that there are two primary dimensions of leadership: task-oriented or directive leadership and people-oriented or supportive leadership, and these dimensions are flexible and can be adapted to different situations. The other options presented are not universally agreed upon by leadership theorists.

Question 13

When a leader is high in consideration behaviour employees tend to have

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Question 14

The leadership model that integrates the expectancy model of motivation with the Ohio State University leadership research is

Accepted Answer

The path-goal theory of leadership integrates the expectancy model of motivation (which suggests that individuals are motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to successful performance and outcomes) with the Ohio State University leadership research (which identified two dimensions of leadership behavior: consideration and initiating structure). In the path-goal theory, leaders are responsible for creating a clear path for their followers to achieve their goals by providing the necessary support, guidance, and resources. They need to adapt their leadership style to the needs and motivations of their followers, and they can adopt different styles depending on the situation, such as directive, supportive, participative, or achievement-oriented. Therefore, the path-goal theory is the best choice that integrates motivation and leadership behavior.

Question 15

Jack's style would be described in Situational Leadership as

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Question 16

The leadership behaviours identified by the path-goal theory are

Accepted Answer

The path-goal theory identifies four leadership behaviours: supportive, directive, participative, and achievement-oriented. Therefore, the best choice is C, which includes all four behaviours. Choice A only includes three behaviours and choices B and E only include two behaviours. Choice D only includes two behaviours and does not include achievement-oriented.

Question 17

Leadership incompetence in organizations may be because

Accepted Answer

Many managers are promoted from non-leadership roles and lack the skills and training needed to be effective leaders. This is a common reason for leadership incompetence in organizations. The other options are not entirely accurate - leadership can be learned and developed, there are ways to assess and hire for leadership, some people are natural leaders but leadership skills can still be improved, and many organizations do value and hire for leadership.

Question 18

According to situational leadership, if Doug's employees accept all parts of the job and add health and safety routines and quality control checks to their jobs at all times, then Doug will be able to lead, according to the managerial grid, as

Accepted Answer

According to situational leadership, when employees demonstrate a high level of competence and commitment, the leader's role should shift towards delegating, as the employees are capable of taking ownership of their tasks and making decisions independently. Delegating on the managerial grid is characterized by low task behavior (as employees are able to complete tasks on their own) and low relationship behavior (as employees are self-sufficient and don't require much guidance or support). Therefore, if Doug's employees are demonstrating a high level of competence and commitment, Doug can lead through delegating on the managerial grid.

Question 19

What other term might be used to describe the concept of "task" in behavioural and contingency leadership theories?

Accepted Answer

In behavioural and contingency leadership theories, "task" is often referred to as "initiating structure." This refers to a leader's focus on establishing goals, providing direction, and organizing work activities to achieve those goals.

Question 20

The situational leadership style that Jill should use is

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Quiz 11: Leadership