Leadership in Human Resource Management

What are the three important parts of the definition of leadership?

What does situational theory suggest about leadership styles?

How does contingency theory differ from situational theory?

What is the focus of transformational leadership?

What does the path-goal theory of leadership emphasize?

What is the laissez-faire leadership style?

• Leaders give their team members complete freedom to make decisions.

• Leaders provide close supervision to employees.

• Leaders make decisions without consulting their team.

• Leaders encourage participation in decision-making.

What is an advantage of the autocratic leadership style?

• It allows for quick decision-making.

• It encourages employee participation.

• It fosters creativity among team members.

• It provides complete freedom to employees.

What is a disadvantage of the democratic leadership style?

• It can be ineffective for quick decisions.

• It requires close supervision.

• It lacks employee engagement.

• It produces high absenteeism.

What does task-oriented leadership focus on?

• Meeting production goals.

• Employee well-being.

• Creative problem-solving.

• Team engagement.

What is the highest level of leadership according to the text?

• Position

• Permission

• People Development

• Pinnacle