Exam 4: Contingency Leadership Theories

Which contingency leadership theory do you actually plan to use,and how? If you don't plan to use any,give a detailed reason for not wanting to use any of the models.

The ____ leadership model is used to determine if a person's leadership style is task- or relationship-oriented,and if the situation matches the leader's style to maximize performance.

Do you agree that time is an important situational factor to consider in selecting a leadership style for the situation? Explain.

Neutralizers for leadership include characteristics of the subordinate,task,and organization that replace the need for a leader or neutralize the leader's behavior.

A characteristic of the organization that can substitute for leadership is:

All seven questions in the normative leadership model:

The most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness is:

"Tony,I selected you to take on the new assignment.Do you have any questions about this assignment?" Use exhibit 4.5 to determine which number this manager would rate on the Leadership Continuum Model.

When a leader sets difficult but achievable goals,expects followers to perform at their highest level,and rewards them for doing so,the leader is using a participative style.

When using the continuum leadership model,before selecting one of the seven leadership styles,the leader must consider all of the following variables EXCEPT:

The normative leadership model considers all of the following EXCEPT:

Do you believe that more managers today are using more boss- or subordinate-centered leadership styles?

One group of authors believes that Fiedler's contingency leadership model is the model best supported by research.However,a different author believes that it is the normative leadership model.Which model do you believe is best supported by research? Why?

The role of the leader is to answer questions and provide encouragement and resources using the facilitate leadership style.

The normative leadership model has a time-driven and development-driven decision tree that enables the user to select one of five leadership styles (decide,consult individually,consult group,facilitate,and delegate)appropriate for the situation (seven questions/variables)to maximize decisions.

Which leadership style would rate the leader a 6 on the leadership continuum model?

A leadership model:

All of the following are substitutes for leadership EXCEPT:

What are the three subordinate and environmental situational factors of the path-goal model?

Describe the type of leader that you want to be on the job.Identify specific behavior you plan to use as a leader.You may also want to identify behavior you will not use.