Topic 2 - Leadership Theories

What does the Great Man Theory emphasize about leaders?

• Leaders are born, not made

• Leaders can be trained

• Leadership is a skill

• Anyone can be a leader

What are the limitations of Trait Theories?

• No universal traits that predict leadership

• Traits predict behavior better in strong situations

• All leaders have the same traits

• Traits are the only factor in leadership

What does Power Theory argue about leadership?

• Leadership is based on the ability to control resources

• Leadership is solely about charisma

• Leadership is inherited

• Leadership does not require power

What are the types of power mentioned in the text?

• Reward Power, Coercive Power, Legitimate Power, Expert Power, Referent Power

• Only Reward Power and Coercive Power

• Only Expert Power and Referent Power

• Power is not categorized

Which type of power is based on the ability to offer incentives like promotions or salary increases?

• a) Coercive power.

• b) Legitimate power.

• c) Reward power.

• d) Expert power.

What is the focus of Behavioral Theory?

• The kinds of behavior engaged in by leaders

• The traits of leaders

• The power dynamics in leadership

• The historical context of leadership

The Ohio State Studies identified two key dimensions of leader behavior, which are

• a) Task-oriented and relation-oriented.

• b) Initiating structure and consideration.

• c) Authoritarian and participative.

• d) Charismatic and transformational.

What does the Contingency Theory propose?

• The role of the situation in leadership

• Leadership is fixed and unchanging

• All leaders are the same

• Leadership does not depend on context

Fiedler's Contingency Theory emphasizes that effective leadership depends on:

• a) The leader's personal charisma.

• b) The leader's ability to adapt to any situation.

• c) Matching a leader's style with the degree of situational control.

• d) The leader’s power over others.

In Fiedler's Contingency Theory, a 'low LPC' leader is best described as:

• a) Relationship motivated.

• b) Task motivated.

• c) Concerned with employee well-being.

• d) Able to adapt to all situations.