Topic 7: Leadership

Question 1

two types of managers (mcgregor)

Answer 1

theory x managers
theory y managers

Question 2

Trust

Answer 2

make your people feel the trust

Question 3

theory x managers:

Answer 3

ones who assumed a negative view of their employees

Question 4

theory y managers

Answer 4

ones who assumed a positive view of their employees

Question 5

factors that influencer leadership qualities

Answer 5

genetic predisposition and early childhood
education
experience
failure
targeted training

Question 6

MCgregors study

Answer 6

mcgregor McGregor proposed that there were two types of managers: ones who assumed a negative view of their employees, also known as the Theory X managers, and others who assumed a positive view of workers, or the Theory Y managers.

Question 7

Blake and Moutons study

Answer 7

Blake and Mouton’s leadership grid suggests that different combinations of these two concerns create five different leadership types or management styles: country club management, impoverished management, middle-of-the-road management, produce or perish management and team management.

Question 8

Fiedlers Contingency theory

Answer 8

Fiedler’s Contingency Theory, also known as Fiedler’s Contingency Model or Fiedler’s Theory of Leadership, states that there is not one best style of leadership. Rather, the most effective leadership style for any given situation is one that aligns with the situation at hand.

Question 9

transactional leadership

Answer 9

Transactional leadership focuses on short-term goals, compliance, and structured procedures, while transformational leadership emphasizes long-term vision, inspiration, and personal growth. Effective leaders recognize the value of both styles and adapt their approach to meet the needs of their teams and organizations.

Question 10

motivation

Answer 10

extrinsic and intrinsic
hierarchy of needs by maslow
two factor theory by herzberg

Question 11

extrinsic motivation

Answer 11

external motivation
leader
salary
competition

Question 12

intrinsic motivation

Answer 12

motivation from within

Question 13

hierarchy of needs by maslow

Answer 13

physiological
safety
love/belonging
esteem
self actualisation

Question 14

herzbergs: hygiene factors

Answer 14

pay
status
security
working conditions
fringe benefits
policies and admin practices
interpersonal relationships

Question 15

motivator factors

Answer 15

meaningful work
challenging work
recognition for accomplishments
feeling of achievement
increased responsibility
opportunities for growth
the job itself