MODULE 3

Question 1

Trait theory

Answer 1

emphasis on personality and traits that distinguish leaders

emergence of leader not success of leaders

Question 2

Behavioral theory

Answer 2

learnable traits that differentiate leaders from non leaders

Task + leadership

Question 3

situational trait

Answer 3

emphasizes adaptability and change of leadership depending on the situation

Question 4

Path Goal theory

Answer 4

leaders style, employee needs, and work environment

Question 5

Behavioral Leadership styles

Answer 5

impoverished: low concern for task and people
sweatshop: high concern for task low concern for people
country club: high concern for people and low concern for task
status quo: medium concern for both
fully: high for both

Question 6

Situational leadership

Answer 6

paternal model: releasing control as employees become more trained

D1: Directing (low comp high motivation)
D2: Coaching (medium comp, low motivation)
D3: Supporting Medium comp and variable commitment
D4: Delegating (high comp high motivation)

Question 7

advantage of situational

Answer 7

practical
marketplace approval
prescriptive
leader flexibility
unique needs of employees are showcased

Question 8

Path goal theory

Answer 8

based on contingency model

Skill and experience
high: supportive
low: directive

Task structure
non-routine: direction
routine: participative

Locus of control
internal: participative
external supportive

Team dynamics
Low cohesion: supportive
dysfunction: directive

Question 9

Power signals

Answer 9

confidence competence

too high: intimidation, abrasiveness