EDP 310 L4
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
