Contingency Theories

Fiedler developed a scale called the Least Preferred Coworker (LPC). Which one is the correct statement?

• Low LPC = Relationship-oriented leader.

• High LPC = Task-oriented leader.

• High LPC = Relationship-oriented leader.

• Middle LPC: Task- Oriented Leader

Tannenbaum and Schmidt Continuum model shows the relationship between the levels of freedom that a leader chooses to give to a team, and the level of authority used by the leader. Choose the correct behaviour(s) for a leader suggested by this model.

• Asks, Consults, Joins, Delegates, Collaborates

• Tells, Asks, Guides, Delegates, Decides

• Tells, Sells, Buys, Shares, Cares

• Tells, Sells, Consults, Shares, Delegates

Imagine that you’ve just been promoted to be the software development manager you’ve been working in for two years. Which is the right leadership style for you?

• Task- Oriented Leader

• Relationship-Oriented Leader

Choose the correct codes represent the decision-making processes that are described by the normative decision model.

• A1, A2, A3, C1, G

• G2, C2, C1, A1, A2

• A1, B1, C1, D1, E1

• C1, C2, A1, A2, F

The situational leadership model suggests that successful leadership is both ...

• follower-relevant and situational-relevant

• task-relevant and relationship-relevant

• individuals-relevant and team-relevant

Because the Hersey-Blanchard model depends on a leader's decision-making skills, it uses a group rather than an individualistic approach.

• True

• False

Rearrange the stages of readiness

i - supporting

ii - directing

iii - coaching

iv - delegating

• i, ii, iii, iv

• ii, i, iii, iv

• i, iii, ii, iv

• ii, iii, i, iv

The path-goal theory can best be thought of as a process in which leaders select specific behaviours that are best suited to the employees' needs and the working environment so that they may best guide the employees through their path in the obtainment of their daily work activities (goals).

• True

• False

The four path-goal types of leader behaviours are ...

• Leader, Follower, Task, Motivation

• Directive, Coaching, Supporting, Delegating

• Directive, Supportive, Participative, Achievement

• Task, Knowledge, Skills, Motivation

Effectiveness of each LPC style depends on...

(you can choose more than one)

• leader-member relations

• only member-member decision making

• degree of task structure

• the workplace

• leader's position power