Leadership Styles and Theories | Sports Psychology

What defines a prescribed leader?

• A leader chosen by the team members

• A leader appointed by an external organization

• A leader who naturally possesses leadership qualities

• A leader who learns to lead by observing others

Which theory suggests leaders are born with their abilities?

• Social Learning Theory

• Trait Theory

• Chelladurai's Continuum

• Fiedler's Contingency Model

According to Social Learning Theory, how does one become a leader?

• Through learning from observation

• By being elected by peers

• Through genetic predisposition

• By being appointed by an authority

What does Chelladurai's Continuum suggest about leadership styles?

• Leadership style should be adapted based on the situation

• There is only one effective leadership style

• Observational learning is the key to effective leadership

• Leadership effectiveness is predetermined by genetic traits

What are the two leadership styles according to Fiedler's Model?

• Task-centered and Person-centered

• Autocratic and Democratic

• Prescribed and Emergent

• Trait and Social Learning

When is a task-centered leadership style most effective, according to Fiedler?

• With large, unfamiliar groups

• During low-pressure situations

• When the team is highly experienced

• In situations of high danger

What does the term 'favorableness' refer to in Fiedler's Contingency Model?

• The group's overall performance under a specific leader

• The natural ability of a leader to command respect

• The situation that makes one leadership style more effective than another

• The leader's popularity among group members

In Chelladurai's Multidimensional Model, what factors influence a leader's behavior?

• The leader's personal preferences only

• The outcome of the group's performance

• The leader's ability to adapt to different leadership theories

• The situation, leader's traits, and group members' preferences

How does Chelladurai's Model suggest a leader achieve high performance and satisfaction in a group?

• By focusing solely on task-centered leadership

• By adapting their behavior to match the situation, their traits, and group preferences

• Through democratic decision-making only

• By following a single, rigid leadership style

What is the primary goal of applying Chelladurai's Multidimensional Model of Leadership?

• To ensure the leader's authority is respected

• To strictly follow the prescribed leadership style

• To identify natural leaders within a group

• To achieve the highest performance and satisfaction within the group