leadership-blackwell

Question 1

What is McGregors theory x+y?

Answer 1

Theory x- assumes staff are lazy, lack initiative, lack will/ability yo work unsupervised and are motivated by money
Theory y- assumes staff enjoy their work, willing to accept responsibility, are self-disciplined and not just motivated by money

Question 2

What is Blake and Morton’s leadership grid?

Answer 2

The level of focus on tasks and people- task focused-authoritarian, low both-impoverished, people focus-country club, high both-team leader, compromised both-middle of the road

Question 3

What is Carlyle and Galtons trait theory?

Answer 3

M- motivational
I-integrity 
S-self-confidence
C-creativity
I-intelligence

Question 4

What is Tannenbaum and Schmidts contingency approach?

Answer 4

Authority focus-focus on use of groups

Tell—-sell—-consult—-participate

Question 5

What is Adair’s three circle theory?

Answer 5

Venn diagram between use of team, individuals and tasks

Question 6

What are the leadership styles?

Answer 6

Autocratic-full managerial control
Paternalistic- leader decides what is best for the employees
Democratic-leadership is shared within the group
Laissez-faire-managers give employees little direction