[Solution] Situational Approaches to Leadership
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Author: Sarah Bennett
Situational models assume that leaders should vary their behavior depending on the context. These theories identify key situational factors that determine appropriate leader behavior.
According to the least-preferred coworker (LPC) theory, the relationship-oriented leadership style is better suited for which situations?
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According to the LPC theory, a relationship-oriented leadership style is better suited to a moderately favorable situation. A task-oriented leadership style is better suited to either a most-favorable or a most-unfavorable work situation.
According to path–goal theory, which factors determine appropriate leadership style? Check all that apply:
- Laws governing the treatment of employees
- Characteristics of the workplace environment
- Personal characteristics of subordinates
- Characteristics of the external business environment
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According to path–goal theory, the two determining factors are personal characteristics of subordinates (e.g., self-efficacy, locus of control) and environmental characteristics of the workplace (e.g., task structure, social health of work group).
In the leader–member exchange (LMX) model, a subordinate in the leader's in-group is granted more and may receive special privileges.
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According to the LMX model, leaders mentally assign subordinates to an in-group or out-group. In-group members are well trusted, given more latitude, and may receive special privileges.
