2nd PPT

Question 1

This theory assumes that the capacity for leadership is inherent, that great leaders are born, not made.

Answer 1

Great Man Theory

Question 2

These theories often portray great leaders as heroic, mythic and destined to rise to leadership when needed.

Answer 2

Great Man Theory

Question 3

The term _______, was used because, at the time, leadership was thought of primarily as a male quality, especially in terms of military leadership.

Answer 3

“Great Man”

Question 4

assume that people inherit extraordinary qualities and traits that make them better suited to leadership.

Answer 4

Trait Theories

Question 5

They believe that leaders were born. They have special traits that make them leaders like tireless ambition, zest for life, great orator skills, irresistible good looks and extremely persuasive.

Answer 5

Trait Theories

Question 6

Leaders who have ____________ take people to destruction.

Answer 6

negative traits

Question 7

Some traits of a Leader (Reeves, 2001)

Answer 7

Emotional stability and composure
Admitting error
Good interpersonal skills
Intellectual breadth

Question 8

Under this theory, traits determine whether a person can be an effective leader.

Answer 8

Individual Character Theory

Question 9

These people have innate character that made them great leaders.

Answer 9

Individual Character Theory

Question 10

Distinctive physical and psychological individual characteristics account for leadership effectiveness.

Answer 10

Individual Character Theory

Question 11

were concerned with what leaders do and act than who the leader is.

Answer 11

Behavioral theories

Question 12

The actions of the leaders and not their mental qualities or traits make them leaders.

Answer 12

Behavioral theories

Question 13

are based upon the belief that great leaders are made, not born.

Answer 13

Behavioral theories

Question 14

Several Theorists Who Studied the Behavior of Leaders

Answer 14

Kurt Lewin (1890 – 1947)

Question 15

An eminent psychologist who proposed that the worker’s behavior is influenced by interactions between the personality, the structure of the primary work group and socio-technical climate of the workplace. (Miner,2005)

Answer 15

Kurt Lewin

Question 16

involves centralized decision making, with the leader making decisions and using power to command and control others.

Answer 16

Autocratic leadership

Question 17

This is often considered the classical approach.

Answer 17

Autocratic leadership

Question 18

The leader does not consult the other nurses or co-employees, nor are they allowed to give any input in decision making.

Answer 18

Autocratic leadership

Question 19

The nurses are expected to obey orders without receiving any explanations.

Answer 19

Autocratic Leadership

Question 20

the nursing staff is motivated by rewards and punishments.

Answer 20

Autocratic Leadership

Question 21

is participatory, with authority delegated to others/participative style as it encourages employees to be part of the decision making.

Answer 21

Democratic leadership

Question 22

the nurses are well-informed about everything that affects their work.

Answer 22

democratic leadership,

Question 23

They share in the decision making and problem-solving responsibilities.

Answer 23

democratic leadership,

Question 24

uses expert power and the power base afforded by having close, personal relationships.

Answer 24

democratic leader

Question 25

This style also requires the leader to be a coach who has the final say but gathers information from staff members before deciding.

Answer 25

democratic leadership,

Question 26

can produce high quality and high quantity work for long periods of time.

Answer 26

Democratic leadership

Question 27

Many employees like the trust they receive and respond with cooperation, team spirit, and high morale.

Answer 27

Democratic leadership

Question 28

, is passive and permissive, and the leader defers decision making

Answer 28

Laissez-faire leadership

Question 29

It is also known as the “hands-off” style

Answer 29

Laissez-faire leadership

Question 30

There is little or no direction from the leader and the nursing staff has as much freedom as possible

Answer 30

Laissez-faire leadership

Question 31

All authority or power is given to the employees, and they must determine goals, make decisions, and resolve problems on their own

Answer 31

Laissez-faire leadership

Question 32

Laissez-Faire Leadership is an effective style to use when:

Answer 32

• Employees are highly skilled, experienced, and educated
• Employees have pride in their work and the drive to do it
• Outside experts, such as staff specialists or consultants are being used
• Employees are trustworthy and experienced

Question 33

He also developed the “Field Theory of Human Behavior”.

Answer 33

kurt lewin

Question 34

He proposed that change undergoes three stages:

Answer 34

First stage: Unfreezing
Second stage: Change occurs
Third stage: Re-freezing

Question 35

People in the organization made aware of problems/performance gap and need for change

Answer 35

Unfreezing

Question 36

People experiment with new workplace behavior to deal with needed change.

Answer 36

Change

Question 37

People employ new skills and attitudes and are rewarded by organization.

Answer 37

Re-freezing

Question 38

The diagnosis is often driven by a change agent

Answer 38

Unfreezing

Question 39

This intervention stage features specific training plans for managers and employees.

Answer 39

Change

Question 40

Changes are institutionalized in the corporate culture.

Answer 40

Re-freezing

Question 41

He is an organizational psychologist who sought to study the way people in organizations act and react with each other.

Answer 41

Chris Argyris

Question 42

He also studied the patterns of reasoning that explains one’s behavior.

Answer 42

Chris Argyris