What is the Team Leadership Continuum? [Tannenbaum & Schmidt]

The video outlines Tannenbaum and Schmidt's leadership continuum, which describes seven leadership styles ranging from highly directive to highly supportive. The choice of style depends on factors related to the leader, the team, and the situation. The continuum includes authoritarian, participative, consultative, and delegative styles, each with varying levels of team involvement. Leaders must consider their values, team dynamics, and situational factors to select the appropriate style.

What is the primary focus of Tannenbaum and Schmidt's leadership continuum?

• To provide a single best leadership style

• To outline a range of leadership styles from directive to supportive

• To emphasize the importance of authoritarian leadership

• To suggest that leaders should always delegate tasks

At which level does a leader make a decision but is open to team feedback before finalizing it?

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 4

• Level 3

Which leadership level involves consulting the team before making a decision?

• Level 6

• Level 5

• Level 4

• Level 3

At which level does the team have full responsibility for decision-making?

• Level 5

• Level 6

• Level 7

• Level 4

What are the 'forces in the leader' according to Tannenbaum and Schmidt?

• The leader's values and confidence

• The team's experience and knowledge

• The organizational culture

• The task's complexity

Which factor is NOT considered when choosing a leadership style?

• The situational challenges

• The team's preferences

• The leader's personal values

• The weather conditions

What should a leader consider about their team when selecting a leadership style?

• The company's financial status

• The team's need for independence

• The leader's personal goals

• The leader's favorite management book