Dr. Zboyovski leadership theories

A ________________ leader makes all the decisions and allows for no or very little input from the employees. A male leader tends to use this style a bit more.

• autocratic

• democratic

• Laissez-faire

A _______________ leader consults with their subordinates and allows them some input in the decision making process. Females tend to use this style more.

• democratic

• autocratic

• laissez faire

A _______________ leader consults with their subordinates and allows them some input in the decision making process. Females tend to use this style more.

• democratic

• autocratic

• laissez faire

A ________________ leader allows employees complete autonomy, employees set their own goals and work towards them with no direction from management.

• laissez faire

• democratic

• autocratic

A ________________ leader would not mention a new idea unless the employee came to him with it and then the leader would then allow the employees to develop the entire program and implement the plan

• laissez faire

• democratic

• autocratic

Situational Leadership model is based on which 4 components?

• task orientation behavior

• relationship orientation behavior

• follow readiness or maturity

• leader effectiveness

• where the leader is in the hierarchy

in this relationship the leader determines the goals of the group and closely supervises the the task. This style, also known as telling (S1) is most appropriate when followers are unable/unwilling or insecure (R1). What is this style called?

• high task/low relationship

• high task/high relationship

• high relationship/low task

• low task/low relationship

In this style, the leader turns over all decisions and responsibility for task accomplishment, goal attainment and implementation to followers. This style also known as delegation (S4) is for followers who are very able, willing and secure (R4). What is this style?

• low task/low relationship

• high relationship/low task

• high task/high relationship

What are the basic personality characteristics/traits that could distinguish leaders from non leaders?

• extroversion (high energy/self confidence)

• agreeableness

• conscientiousness

• emotional stability

• openness to experience

In which style, also known as participative or supportive (S3) are following able but unwilling or insecure (R3)?

• High relationship/low task

• high task/high relationship

• high task/low relationship

• low task/low relationship