PPT 18 Flashcards
What are the two sets of leadership theories?
Trait Theories of Leadership
Behavioural Theories of Leadership
Name the key studies associated with Behavioural Theories of Leadership
Ohio State University Studies
Michigan State University Studies
Managerial Grid (Blake & Mouton)
What are the two dimensions identified in the Ohio State University Studies?
Initiating Structure: Focuses on formal roles and task orientation.
Consideration: Focuses on relationships and people orientation.
What tool was used in the Ohio State University Studies?
The Leader Behaviour Description Questionnaire.
What are the findings of the Michigan Studies similar to?
The Ohio State University Studies.
What are the two dimensions identified in the Michigan Studies?
Production Orientation: Focus on tasks and output.
Employee Orientation: Focus on employee well-being and relationships.
What is the Managerial Grid (Blake & Mouton) focused on?
A framework for assessing leadership based on task orientation and relationship orientation.
What type of leaders does “Initiating Structure” describe in the Ohio State University Studies?
Leaders who believe in formal roles and are task-oriented.
What type of leaders does “Consideration” describe in the Ohio State University Studies?
Leaders who focus on relationships and are people-oriented.
What is a common focus between Ohio State and Michigan Studies?
Both emphasize task orientation and people orientation as key leadership dimensions.
How does Contingency Theory differ from Behavioural Theories?
Contingency Theory suggests that effective leadership depends on the situational context, whereas Behavioural Theories focus on specific leader behaviors.
