Exam 5: Situational Approach

Follower development level in SLII® is determined by level of

Commitment in the Situational Leadership® approach can be defined as

The situational approach contends that leadership involves both directive and supportive behaviors.

In SLII®,Style 2 is low directive and low supportive.

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

Followers who are highly motivated,committed,and motivated to accomplish tasks are

When the leader tries to apply the right style of behavior to the situation he or she

The SLII® model emphasizes flexibility in leadership style.

Competence in the Situational Leadership® approach can be defined as

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

Which leadership style includes a high level of support and also is one in which the leader makes the final decision about goal accomplishment.

A leader who emphasizes communication with followers in both achieving goals as well as meeting social needs would best be described as possessing

A leader who gives recognition and social support to followers is using

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

Adjusting leadership styles is based on the assumption that

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

Not all leadership communication takes place in person.How would the following media support or complicate each of the four leadership styles? Telephone: E-mail: Twitter: Written memos:

A leader applying the situational approach would

You communicate with your followers when necessary and provide direction if followers ask for it but day-to-day control of the decisions and work are left to your followers. You are using which leader behavioral style?

Low in competence and high in commitment