Exam 5: Situational Approach

The D4 follower needs which type of leader?

Followers have different developmental levels with different tasks. Leaders should

Subordinates can move from one developmental level to another very quickly.

One of the strengths of the situational approach is its clear conceptualization of subordinates' developmental levels.

I prefer to use a high level of supportive leader behaviors with all of my followers. Which of my followers will benefit most from my use of these behaviors?

Which best describes the reason Situational Leadership is so practical for managers to use?

A leader who lets followers take responsibility for task accomplishment and has less involvement with followers is using

You have emerged as the leader of your business finance group project in class. Your group has been working together for five weeks on the major part of the project, the in-class group presentation. One group member has missed quite a few group meetings lately and is minimally contributing to the ideas and final product for the in-class presentation. This group member is a junior in finance with a minor in communications and stated that she is an expert in PowerPoint and multimedia presentations. Based on SLII, which leadership style should you exhibit?

Which of the following are considered directive behaviors?

Commitment in the Situational Leadership approach can be defined as

According to the SLII model, why is there a regression in commitment at development levels 2 and 3? Do you agree with this reasoning?

You communicate well with your followers by encouraging their work and helping them plan out their daily tasks. Which leader behavioral style are you using?

Which of the following is a strength of the Situational Leadership approach?

As a recent graduate from the top paper science program in the country, you quickly receive a position with a large paper company and are given a high-salary position. You are very nervous and feel that you need more experience or assistance to meet organizational standards. According to the situational model, your level of development is

Jocelyn is struggling to grasp the process of a new job you have given her. She states she understands the outcome of the project, but not how to start the project. She looks miserable and uninterested in trying to start the project. Which alternative represents the most effective leadership style you should use with Jocelyn?

Competence in the Situational Leadership approach can be defined as

Many research studies identify and empirically support the situational approach. This statement is

Which of the following are considered supportive behaviors?

Followers can move back and forth along the developmental continuum, therefore leaders should

Follower development level in SLII is determined by level of