MBA Leadership 2

Question 1

Which leadership theory suggests that effective leadership depends on matching the leader's style to the situation's favorability?

Accepted Answer

Fiedler's Contingency Model

Answer

Fiedler's Contingency Model holds that a leader's effectiveness depends on the match between their fixed leadership style and situational favorability.

Question 2

A CEO practices 'servant leadership.' Which behavior BEST exemplifies this approach?

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing the growth and well-being of team members over personal authority

Answer

Servant leadership centers on serving others first — prioritizing employees' development and needs over the leader's own power or status.

Question 3

In the context of emotional intelligence (EI), which component refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of others?

Accepted Answer

Empathy

Answer

Empathy, one of Goleman's five EI components, is the capacity to understand others' emotional states and respond appropriately.

Question 4

Which leadership style is MOST effective when followers are highly skilled, experienced, and motivated?

Accepted Answer

Delegating (S4)

Answer

In Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership model, Delegating (S4) is best for followers with high competence and high commitment.

Question 5

A manager consistently takes credit for team successes but blames the team for failures. This behavior MOST damages which aspect of leadership effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Psychological safety and trust

Answer

Taking credit and deflecting blame erodes trust and psychological safety, making team members less willing to take initiative or be candid.

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MBA Leadership 2