Leadership and Decision Making

Question 1

Contingency Theory

Answer 1

Fiedler’s behavior leadership theory that suggests the most effective leadership style based on a leader’s trait

Question 2

Fred Fiedler

Answer 2

Associated with Contingency Theory

Question 3

situational control

Answer 3

Part of Contingency Theory that identifies the state of work environment based on leader-member relations, task structure, and position power

Question 4

Situational Leadership

Answer 4

Hersey and Blanchard’s behavior leadership theory that suggest the most effective leadership style based on a follower’s readiness (to be lead)

Question 5

follower readiness

Answer 5

The state of an individual with respect to their understanding and buy-off of their role, the organization, and its goals, objectives, and values

Question 6

feudal leadership

Answer 6

Leadership based on heredity and / or achievement. Leadership based on loyal to the individual

Question 7

bureaucratic leadership

Answer 7

Leadership based on institutionalized structures and authority. Leadership based on loyalty to the idea (value) rather than individual

Question 8

Theory-X

Answer 8

Task-oriented leadership style based on the pessimistic view that humans have an inherent dislike for work and will avoid it

Question 9

Theory-Y

Answer 9

Participative-oriented leadership style based on an optimistic view that humans see work as a nature part of life like play or rest

Question 10

Theory-Z

Answer 10

Hybrid management approach combining Japanese management philosophies with U.S. culture. Example: Self-managing team leadership style as seen in quality circles.