Authentic Leadership Chapter 3

The Situational Leadership Theory was first developed by:

• Kurt Lewin

• Hersey and Blanchard

• John Kotter

• Fiedler

The key premise of the Situational Leadership Model is that:

• Only task-oriented leadership is effective

• One leadership style fits all

• Leadership should be contingent on followers' development level

• Leaders are born, not made

Which of the following is NOT a leadership style in Hersey-Blanchard's model?

• Consulting

• Directing

• Coaching

• Supporting

A leader using the "Delegating" style assumes followers are:

• Lacking motivation

• In need of constant direction

• In need of detailed instruction

• Highly competent and committed

Situational Leadership Theory suggests that leaders should:

• Focus on personal charisma

• Avoid task-focused behaviors

• Modify their style based on followers' needs and maturity

• Use the same leadership style for all tasks

What is the main factor that determines which leadership style to use according to the Situational Leadership Model?

• The leader's personality

• The complexity of the task

• The organizational culture

• The follower's development level

According to Situational Leadership, a mismatch between the leadership style and follower's development level leads to:

• Stronger interpersonal relationships

• Confusion and poor performance

• Increased productivity

• Greater autonomy

Which leadership style is least directive according to the Situational Leadership model?

• Supporting

• Directing

• Delegating

• Coaching

In Situational Leadership, when should a leader adopt a "Supporting" style?

• When the task is highly complex

• When the follower is capable but insecure

• When the follower lacks both skill and motivation

• When the follower needs no supervision

Which of the following statements about the Situational Leadership Model is FALSE?

• It advocates for adaptable leadership styles

• It relies on the leader's fixed traits

• It emphasizes the importance of followers' readiness

• It assumes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership