Leadership Assessment Theory Of Leadership 2

Question 1

Which leadership theory proposes that effective leadership depends on matching a leader's style to the maturity level of followers?

Accepted Answer

Situational Leadership Theory

Answer

Situational Leadership Theory (Hersey & Blanchard) holds that leaders must adapt their style based on the developmental maturity of their followers.

Question 2

In Fiedler's Contingency Model, what does the Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) scale primarily measure?

Accepted Answer

A leader's underlying motivational orientation

Answer

The LPC scale reveals whether a leader is primarily relationship-motivated (high LPC) or task-motivated (low LPC).

Question 3

Path-Goal Theory suggests leaders should remove obstacles in subordinates' paths primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Increase follower expectancy and motivation

Answer

By clearing obstacles, leaders raise subordinates' belief that effort will lead to performance (expectancy), boosting motivation.

Question 4

Which leadership approach is most closely associated with James MacGregor Burns's distinction between 'transactional' and 'transformational' leaders?

Accepted Answer

Full Range Leadership Model

Answer

Burns's foundational work was later operationalized by Bass into the Full Range Leadership Model, distinguishing laissez-faire, transactional, and transformational styles.

Question 5

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory focuses primarily on:

Accepted Answer

The quality of dyadic relationships between a leader and each follower

Answer

LMX Theory examines the unique one-on-one relationship a leader forms with each team member, creating 'in-group' and 'out-group' members.

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Leadership Assessment Theory Of Leadership 2