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Question 1

What are the key take-aways of behavioral approach?

Answer 1

leader behavior is more important that leader trait, leader behvaior can be improved, and there is no one best style

Question 2

What is contingency theory?

Answer 2

leaders effectiveness is contingent on the extent to which their style matches situation

Question 3

What are the 3 dimensions of situational control and their definitions?

Answer 3

leader-member relations: support, loyalty, and trust
task structure: structured within tasks by workgroup
position power: rewarrd, punish, or obtain compliance

Question 4

When is task vs relationship-oriented leadership more effective?

Answer 4

task: high or low control situations
relationship: moderate control

Question 5

What is the key take-aways of the contingency theory?

Answer 5

leaders effectiveness goes beyond traits and behaviors, hire those whos style matches the organizations, modify style to fit situation

Question 6

What is path goal theory?

Answer 6

leaders are effective when employees see them as helpful

Question 7

What are the two contingency factors?

Answer 7

employee characteristics and environmental factors

Question 8

What are the 5 employee characteristics?

Answer 8

locus of control, task ability, need for achievement, experience, and need for clarity

Question 9

What are the 2 environmental factors?

Answer 9

task structures and group dynamics

Question 10

What is transformational leaders?

Answer 10

motivate followers to pursue the organization’s best interest by appealing to their followers

Question 11

What is inspirational motivation?

Answer 11

attractive vision for the future

Question 12

What is idealized influence?

Answer 12

instill pride, respect, and trust within org

Question 13

What is individualized consideration?

Answer 13

behaviors associated with providing support

Question 14

What is intellectual stimulation?

Answer 14

question status quo

Question 15

What is leader-member exchange?

Answer 15

based on the assumptions that leaders develop unique one-to-one relationships with those they are reporting too

Question 16

What are the two distinct types of LMX relationships?

Answer 16

in-group and out-group

Question 17

How do each type of exchanges impact outcomes?

Answer 17

in: informal, reciprocal influence
out: revolves around negotiating, formal

Question 18

What do leaders want followers to be?

Answer 18

productive, honest, reliable, cooperative, proactive, and flexible

Question 19

What do followers want leaders to be?

Answer 19

meaningful and significant

Question 20

What are the four step process in managing leader-member exchanges?

Answer 20

understand your boss, understand your style, gap analysis, and build mutual strengths