CH4: Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes and Styles

Some researchers contend that male leaders, in contrast to female leaders, are more inclined to

Use a command-and-control style

A large research study about sex differences in effectiveness between men and women leaders found based on relationships that

Women were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills

The major thrust of the servant leader is to

Work on the behalf of group members to help them achieve their goals

A study with Norwegian workers found that when employees reported to a manager with laissez-faire leadership style, they

Experience role ambiguity

A direct way of being a supportive leader is to

Give frequent encouragement and praise

According to the Leadership Grid system, the most effective leadership style is

Contibute and Commit

A top leader is supposed to help promote values and principles that

Contribute to the welfare of individuals and the organization

An entrepreneurial leader is most likely to

Have high enthusiasm and creativity

Participative management is likely to work the best with

Competent and intelligent people

The generally accepted leadership style in the modern organization is the

Participative style in general.

Without appropriate ______, the leader can rarely influence the actions of group members.

Performance feedback.

When workers are aligned, they tend to

Pull together for a higher purpose

A key part of 360-degree feedback is for leaders to

Receive feedback from those who work with and for them.

An important way of inspiring people is to

Satisfy their higher-level needs

A pronounced characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is

Sensible risk taking

A(n) _______ type of leader is most likely to play the role of the Good Samaritan

Servant

An entrepreneurial leader is least likely to

Thrive on hierarchy and routine

As a leader, department manager Anna is highly concerned about results, and has little concern for people. Her Managerial Grid style is labeled.

9, 1 Controlling

A large research study about sex differences in effectiveness between men and women leaders found that

Both sexes were perceived about the same in overall effectiveness

Division manager Cassandra wants to get the most out of her direct reports. A good strategy would be for her to

Concentrate on the strengths of her direct reports

A consultative leader

Confers with the group before making a decision

The consideration dimension of leadership behavior includes how well the leader creates an environment of

Emotional support, friendliness and trust

A leader who scored high on initiating structure would

Emphasize work scheduling and assigning tasks

Suggestions for making better use of 360-degree feedback do not include what

Encourage workers to give and receive feedback anyway they choose.

Manufacturing director Tyler engages in management openness when he

Encourages subordinates to voice their opinion

Former business executive Larry Bossily believes that execution

Is the most important part of a leader's job

In the Pygmalion effect, group members

Live up to expectations set for them

If hands-on guidance is carried to the extreme, it can result in

Micromanagement

A study with 3,000 executives revealed that leaders who obtain the best results typically use

Several different styles in one week.

The purpose of a tough question by a leader is to help the person or group.

Stop and think about why they are doing or not doing something