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Which of the following leadership styles is least likely to consider input from employees in the decision process?

  1. Laissez faire.
  2. Autocratic.
  3. Participative.
  4. Consultative.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Under the autocratic style, the manager dictates all decisions to employees. Employees are not allowed to give input. Autocratic leaders rely on threats and punishment, and do not trust workers. Autocratic leadership can sometimes be the most effective form, such as where there is limited time to make a decision or when workers do not respond to any other leadership style.



Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard developed a situational leadership model with two dimensions:task and relationship behaviors. In this model, a telling leadership style has which dimensions?

  1. High task and high relationship.
  2. High task and low relationship.
  3. Low task and high relationship.
  4. Low task and low relationship.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

A telling leadership style provides specific instructions to employees and closely supervises performance. Thus, the leader tells followers what tasks to accomplish and how to do them. Task-related behavior is high and relationship-related behavior is low. The telling leadership style is appropriate when followers have low maturity; that is, when they are lacking in both competence and confidence, so that they are unable and unwilling to do what is necessary.



Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard developed a situational leadership model with two dimensions:task and relationship behaviors. In this model, a participating leadership style has which dimensions?

  1. High task and high relationship.
  2. High task and low relationship.
  3. Low task and high relationship.
  4. Low task and low relationship.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A participating leadership style encourages the sharing of ideas and facilitates decision making. The leader must therefore be an effective communicator. The participating leadership style is appropriate when followers have moderate to high maturity, that is, when they are able but not willing to perform the desired actions.



Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard developed a situational leadership model with two dimensions:task and relationship behaviors. In this model, the delegating leadership style is appropriate when followers have:

  1. Low maturity.
  2. Low to moderate maturity.
  3. Moderate to high maturity.
  4. High maturity.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The dimensions of the delegating leadership style are low task and low relationship. Consequently, task- and relationship-related behaviors are low. The leader provides little direction or support because the maturity of followers is high. They are willing and able to do what is necessary.






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