Lesson 8: Leading pt. 2

Question 1

Those in positions of leadership exhibit a pattern of behavior that is unique and different from other patterns. This total pattern of behavior is called

Answer 1

Leadership style

Question 2

There are two ways, a leader may approach people to motivate them. They are (1) _____ and (2) ______

Answer 2

1. positive leadership
2. negative leadership

Question 3

Negative leadership is characterized by the use of punishment, such as _____, _______, _______ to address issue.

Answer 3

• reprimands
• suspension
• dismissal

Question 4

Three ways a leader uses power:

Answer 4

1. Autocratic
2. Participative
3. Free-rein

Question 5

Two orientations, a leader’s orientation towards task and people.

Answer 5

1. Employee orientation
2. Task orientation

Question 6

Leaders who make decisions themselves, without consulting subordinates

Answer 6

Autocratic Leader

Question 7

When a leader openly invite his subordinates to participate or share in decisions, policy-making and operation methods

Answer 7

Participative Leader

Question 8

Leaders who set objectives and allow employees or subordinates relative freedom to do whatever it takes to accomplish these objectives

Answer 8

Free-Rein Leader

Question 9

The _________ is effective in emergencies and when absolute followership is needed. currently damaged.

Answer 9

Autocratic style

Question 10

A leader is said to be ______ when he considers employees as human beings of “intrinsic importance and with individual and personal need” to satisfy.

Answer 10

employee oriented

Question 11

A leader is said to be ______ if he places stress on production and the technical aspects of the Job and the employees are viewed as the means of getting the work done.

Answer 11

task-oriented

Question 12

According to _______, “leadership is effective when the leader’s style is appropriate to the situation.”

Answer 12

Fred Fiedler

Question 13

This is an effort to determine through research which managerial practices, and techniques are appropriate in specific situations.

Answer 13

contingency approach

Question 14

In Fiedler’s Contingency Model, the situational characteristics is determined by three principal factors:

Answer 14

1. the relations between leaders and followers
2. the structure of the task
3. the power inherent in the leader’s position

Question 15

This model suggests that the most important factor affecting the selection of a leader’s style is the development (or maturity) level of subordinate.” The leader should match his or her style to this maturity level.

Answer 15

Hersey and Blanchard Situational Leadership Model

Question 16

In Hersey and Blanchard Situational Leadership Model, maturity has two components

Answer 16

1. Job skills and knowledge
2. Psychological maturity

Question 17

Style:____ is for people who have competence but lack of confidence or motivation.

Answer 17

Supporting

Question 18

Style: _____ is for people who have both competence and commitment.

Answer 18

Delegating

Question 19

Style: _____ is for people who have some competence but lack commitment

Answer 19

Coaching

Question 20

Style: ______is for people who lack competence but are enthusiastic and committed

Answer 20

Directing

Question 21

This model of leadership, stipulates that leadership can be made effective because leaders can influence subordinate’s perceptions of their work goals, personal goals, and paths to goal attainment.

Answer 21

Path-Goal Model of Leadership

Question 22

The path-goal model of leadership espoused by___ and ____

Answer 22

Robert J. House and Terence R. Mitchell

Question 23

The leader focuses on clear task assignments, standards of successful performance, and work schedules

Answer 23

Directive Leadership

Question 24

Where subordinates are treated as equals in friendly manner while striving to improve their well-being

Answer 24

Supportive Leadership

Question 25

Where the leader consults with subordinates to seek their suggestions and then seriously considers those suggestions when making decisions.

Answer 25

Participative Leadership

Question 26

Where the leader set challenging goals, emphasize excellence, and seek continuous improvement while maintaining a high degree of confidence that subordinates will meet difficult challenges in a responsible manner.

Answer 26

Achievement-oriented Leadership

Question 27

What are the leadership styles which may be used by path-goal proponents?

Answer 27

1. Directive Leadership
2. Supportive Leadership
3. Participative Leadership
4. Achievement-oriented Leadership

Question 28

______ is one that prescribes the proper leadership style for various situations, focusing on the appropriate degrees of delegation of decision making authority.

Answer 28

Vroom’s Model of Leadership

Question 29

____ distinct decision-making styles are identified under the Vroom model. Two of them are ______ , two others are ______ , and one is group directed.

Answer 29

• Five
• autocratic
• consultative