Chp 3

Question 1

Leadership ability is not inherited. There are no born leaders. Undoubtedly, there are some natural endowments that affect the relative abilities of individuals to become good leaders. The following are examples.

Answer 1

1. Physical treats.
2. Aptitudes.
3. Intelligence.
4. Temperament.

Question 2

When conditions are unstable during periods of stress or emergency, and when bold, rapid action is indicated, the autocratic leader is most likely to succeed, provided they have the capacity to make sound ______. If they are unable to do that, style alone, will not help them to obtain good results in the long run.

Answer 2

workable decisions

Question 3

At times, however, such as in emergent or unusual situation, purely Democratic leadership will work poorly. In these cases, the most effective leaders will blend into their style, more _______ that will produce a quick, decisive action needed.

Answer 3

forceful measures

Question 4

The style the leader uses in a situation is dependent on the workers readiness, which is a combination of:

Answer 4

Ability
Willingness

Question 5

These individuals develop situational leadership to help supervisors, understand how to diagnose situations , and then apply the correct management style for maximum results

Answer 5

Hersey and Blanchard

Question 6

transformational leaders:

Answer 6

1. Set high standards of conduct.
2. Articulate the future.
3. Question status quo; innovative
4. Energize people

Question 7

Readiness style one, when the workers are unable to do the job and unwilling to try, the leader uses leadership style #__ :

Answer 7

One (telling)
High in task
Low in relationship

Question 8

Readiness style two- when the workers are UNABLE to do the job, but are WILLING or CONFIDENT , the leader, uses leadership style # __ :

Answer 8

Two (selling)
High in task
High in relationship

Question 9

Readiness style three – when the workers are VERY CAPABLE , but are UNWILLING or INSECURE , the leader, uses leadership style # ___:

Answer 9

Three (participating)
Low in task
High in relationship

Question 10

Readiness style for – when the workers are VERY CAPABLE and VERY WILLING , the leader, uses leadership style # __:

Answer 10

Four (delegating)
Low in task
Low in relationship

Question 11

Each supervisor must determine which style of leadership they think is best for his particular working environment. This determination must, of necessity, be based on:

Answer 11

1. Own personality
2. Personality subordinate
3. Shared goals.