Chapter 11

Question 1

When does Leadership occur?

Answer 1

When individual(s) exert influence on the goal achievement of other(s).

Question 2

Compare Leadership, management/supervision and Administration.

Answer 2

Leadership: vision and company direction
Management: organizing people
Administration: Concerned with processes

Question 3

Explain the difference between leadership studies before 1980 and after 1980.

Answer 3

Before 1980- Focus was on supervisory nature

After 1980- Focus on inspirational leadership

Question 4

What are the two dimensions of leader behavior as defined in the Ohio State, and Michigan State Studies.

Answer 4

in Ohio State:
1. Consideration (personal concern)
2. Initiating Structure(provides direction)
in the Michigan State Studies:
1. Employee-oriented
2. Production-oriented

Question 5

When Should leaders Exhibit one dimension of behaviour over the other?

Answer 5

Consideration: Clear, and/or unfulfilling task

Initiating Structure: under pressure, or lack knowledge

Question 6

According to Fiedler, when is each leadership style most effective?

Answer 6

1. Task-Oriented: high control or low control

2. Relationship Oriented: moderate control

Question 7

According to Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership, when is each behaviour appropriate to the task?

Answer 7

1. Delegating- Employees is Able and Willing
2. Participating- Able and unwilling
3. Selling- Unable and Willing
4. Telling- Unable and Unwilling

Question 8

According to Path-Goal theory, What is the most important activities of a leader?

Answer 8

Clarify the paths to various goals and interests to subordinates.

Question 9

According to house, What are the four characteristics of charismatic leaders?

Answer 9

1. Have a Vision
2. Are willing to take risks(self-sacrifice)
3. Sensitive to needs of followers and abilities
4. Exhibits behaviors that are novel.

Question 10

When are people more likely to respond to a charismatic leader?

Answer 10

1. Task has an idealogical component
2. Environment of stress and uncertainty
3. Sense of crisis

Question 11

What are the four characteristics of transformational leadership?

Answer 11

1. Idealized influence(gains trust and respect)
2. Inspirational Motivation
3. Intellectual Stimulation
4. Individualized consideration