EDP 310 L4

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According to Path-Goal theory, which type of leadership style involves letting subordinates know what is expected of them, giving clear guidelines, and making sure they know the rules and procedures to get the work done.

Directive

Contingency and situational leadership theories maintain that only one leadership style is right for every person under all circumstances.

False

Whose contingency theory was the first to use the contingency approach?

Fred Fiedler

Which leadership theory proposes that leadership effectiveness depends on the situation and the subordinate's level of maturity?

Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership theory

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of participative leadership?

One person alone usually makes a better decision

Which leadership style in situational leadership theory is characterized by less of an emphasis on accomplishing an objective than on building human relations?

Participating

According to situational leadership theory, which leadership style is best suited for subordinates with low willingness and low ability (e.g., Do this in this way by this date)?

Telling

According to Path-Goal theory, effective leaders clarify the paths necessary for subordinates that allows them to fulfill personal goals through the achievement of group and organizational goals

True

High LPC leaders are most effective in influencing group performance in moderately favorable situations.

True

In Fiedler's theory, situational favorableness refers to the leader's relationships with subordinates, the nature of the task, and the leader's position power?

True

In Path-Goal theory, which leadership style is most effective when the work is complex and subordinates are experienced and prefer to have control over their work?

achievement oriented

According to Path-Goal theory, the appropriate leadership style depends on:

characteristics of the employee, and the work environment

The highest level of maturity in subordinates (M4) is characterized by:

ready, willing, and able to do the task

According to Fiedler's contingency theory, the leader's style is assessed by the leader's feelings and ratings about:

their least preferred coworker


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