Managerial Grid Theory of Leadership

Alex Lyon introduces Blake and McCanse's managerial grid, a leadership model focusing on task and interpersonal communication. The grid uses an x and y-axis to identify communication styles, with concern for production and people. It categorizes leaders into four styles: impoverished, authority compliance, middle of the road, and country club, with team management being the most effective. Leaders often have a dominant style but may adapt based on situations. The grid laid the foundation for future leadership models. Viewers are encouraged to reflect on their leadership style.

What does the x-axis represent in Blake and McCanse's managerial grid?

• Concern for leadership

• Concern for communication

• Concern for people

• Concern for production

Which management style is characterized by a high concern for production but low concern for people?

• Impoverished management

• Team management

• Authority compliance

• Country club management

What is the main focus of the country club management style?

• High concern for production

• High concern for people

• Low concern for both production and people

• Balanced concern for both production and people

Which management style is considered the most effective according to the managerial grid?

• Team management

• Middle of the road management

• Impoverished management

• Authority compliance

How does the team management style approach leadership?

• By focusing solely on production

• By focusing solely on people

• By ignoring both production and people

• By balancing concern for both production and people

What is a dominant leadership style according to the managerial grid?

• A style that is least used by the leader

• A style that is preferred by the leader in most situations

• A style that remains constant regardless of the situation

• A style that changes frequently

What might a leader do when a crisis occurs, according to the managerial grid?

• Ignore the crisis

• Switch to a more people-focused style

• Switch to a more production-focused style

• Maintain the same leadership style