Lesson 6: Contingency Theory Flashcards
(T/F) One problem with contingency theory is the lack of research to support it.
False
Using contingency theory, in a highly unstructured task…
there would be several ways to do something, and the rules would be unclear.
(T/F) Fiedler contends that it makes sense to try to train leaders to adapt their leadership styles.
False
A low LPC leader would perform best in which situation?
Good leader-member relations
High task structure
Strong leader position power
(T/F) Contingency theory is a leader-match theory
True
(T/F) High LPCs are motivated by tasks.
False. They are motivated by relationships.
Would low or high LPCs be effective In a highly structured task?
Both.
(T/F) People with low LPC scores work better in categories 1 and 2 than 4 and 5.
True. Low LPCs are effective in categories 1, 2, 3, and 8.
What can an organization use contingency theory to do?
Suggest changes to make in lower-level position for a good manager-worker fit.
Tell whether a leader will work well in a new situation
(T/F) According to contingency theory, no leader can be expected to perform well in every situation.
True
(T/F) Contingency theory suggests that a leader’s style is far more important than the leadership context.
False
(T/F) The validity and lack of correlation with other leadership measures of Fiedler’s LPC Measure has been criticized.
True. Does not correlate well with other measures.
According to Fiedler, if a leader’s style does not match a situation, the leader can
engage in situational engineering.
(T/F) Contingency theory is useful because it is predictive.
True
(T/F) Low LPCs have a primary need to relate to people and a secondary need to get the job done.
False
