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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Fiedler developed a scale called the Least Preferred Coworker (LPC). Which one is the correct statement?
Low LPC = Relationship-oriented leader.
High LPC = Task-oriented leader.
High LPC = Relationship-oriented leader.
Middle LPC: Task- Oriented Leader
Tannenbaum and Schmidt Continuum model shows the relationship between the levels of freedom that a leader chooses to give to a team, and the level of authority used by the leader. Choose the correct behaviour(s) for a leader suggested by this model.
Asks, Consults, Joins, Delegates, Collaborates
Tells, Asks, Guides, Delegates, Decides
Tells, Sells, Buys, Shares, Cares
Tells, Sells, Consults, Shares, Delegates
Imagine that you’ve just been promoted to be the software development manager you’ve been working in for two years. Which is the right leadership style for you?
Task- Oriented Leader
Relationship-Oriented Leader
Choose the correct codes represent the decision-making processes that are described by the normative decision model.
A1, A2, A3, C1, G
G2, C2, C1, A1, A2
A1, B1, C1, D1, E1
C1, C2, A1, A2, F
The situational leadership model suggests that successful leadership is both ...
follower-relevant and situational-relevant
task-relevant and relationship-relevant
individuals-relevant and team-relevant
Because the Hersey-Blanchard model depends on a leader's decision-making skills, it uses a group rather than an individualistic approach.
True
False
Rearrange the stages of readiness
i - supporting
ii - directing
iii - coaching
iv - delegating
i, ii, iii, iv
ii, i, iii, iv
i, iii, ii, iv
ii, iii, i, iv
The path-goal theory can best be thought of as a process in which leaders select specific behaviours that are best suited to the employees' needs and the working environment so that they may best guide the employees through their path in the obtainment of their daily work activities (goals).
True
False
The four path-goal types of leader behaviours are ...
Leader, Follower, Task, Motivation
Directive, Coaching, Supporting, Delegating
Directive, Supportive, Participative, Achievement
Task, Knowledge, Skills, Motivation
Effectiveness of each LPC style depends on...
(you can choose more than one)
leader-member relations
only member-member decision making
degree of task structure
the workplace
leader's position power
