[Solution] Generic Approaches to Leadership
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Author: Sarah Bennett
Early attempts to study leadership took a universal perspective. Although some traits are associated with leadership, research into leadership behaviors has been more useful for describing what successful leaders do.
Leadership Behaviors
- Job-centered: Focus on work procedures and performance
- Employee-centered: Focus on developing cohesive work groups
According to Likert's model, which statement is true?
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According to Likert's model, leadership exists on a continuum between job-centered and employee-centered behavior. The more employee-centered a leader is, the less job-centered they are and vice versa.
What is true of a leader who uses consideration behavior?
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Consideration leadership behavior involves establishing rapport with subordinates and promoting a friendly work group where people feel cared for.
According to the Leadership Grid, which statements are true? Check all that apply:
- A manager with low concern for production but high concern for people has a designation of (1,9) and a Country Club Management style.
- A manager with high concern for production and high concern for people has a designation of (1,1) and an Impoverished Management style.
- A manager with high concern for production and high concern for people has a designation of (9,9) and a Team Management style.
- A manager with low concern for production but high concern for people has a designation of (9,1) and an Authority–Compliance style.
