Michigan Leadership Studies

Alex Lyon introduces the Michigan leadership studies, focusing on the initial belief in a continuum between production-oriented and people-oriented leadership styles. Over time, researchers realized that leaders could be high or low in both orientations, leading to a dual-variable model. The most effective leaders are strong in both production and people skills. The video concludes with a reflective question for viewers to evaluate their leadership style.

What was the initial belief about leadership styles according to the Michigan studies?

• They were only applicable to high-performing teams.

• They were not related to team performance.

• They were a continuum between two styles.

• They were two separate variables.

Which leadership style focuses on task completion and efficiency?

• People-oriented

• Production-oriented

• Transformational

• Charismatic

How did the understanding of leadership styles change in the Michigan studies?

• They were identified as two separate variables.

• They were found to be unrelated to team success.

• They were merged into a single leadership style.

• They were considered irrelevant to modern leadership.

What is the most effective combination of leadership styles according to later studies?

• Low in both production and people orientations.

• High in both production and people orientations.

• High in people orientation only.

• High in production orientation only.

Which leadership style emphasizes employee well-being and relationships?

• Production-oriented

• People-oriented

• Autocratic

• Transactional