Quiz: Approaches to Leadership (Part 2)

The Situational Leadership Theory was first developed by

• Kurt Lewin
• Hersey and Blanchard
• Fiedler
• John Kotter

The key premise of the Situational Leadership Model is that

• Leaders are born, not made
• Leadership should be contingent on followers' development level
• Only task-oriented leadership is effective
• One leadership style fits all

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

• Directing
• Supporting
• Coaching
• Consulting

A leader using the "Delegating" style assumes followers are

• In need of constant direction
• In need of detailed instruction
• Highly competent and committed
• Lacking motivation

Situational Leadership Theory suggests that leaders should

• Avoid task-focused behaviors
• Modify their style based on followers’ needs and maturity
• Use the same leadership style for all tasks
• Focus on personal charisma

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

• The organizational culture
• The complexity of the task
• The leader’s personality
• The follower's development level

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

• Increased productivity
• Greater autonomy
• Confusion and poor performance
• Stronger interpersonal relationships

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

• Delegating
• Supporting
• Directing
• 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 relies on the leader's fixed traits
• It assumes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership
• It advocates for adaptable leadership styles
• It emphasizes the importance of followers' readiness