The consideration dimension of leadership behavior includes how well the leader creates an environment of
Emotional support, friendliness and trust
A leader who scored high on initiating structure would
Emphasize work scheduling and assigning tasks
In the Pygmalion effect, group members
Live up to expectations set for them
Division manager Cassandra wants to get the most out of her direct reports. A good strategy would be for her to
Concentrate on the strengths of her direct reports
Former business executive Larry Bossily believes that execution
Is the most important part of a leader's job
If hands-on guidance is carried to the extreme, it can result in
Micromanagement
Without appropriate ______, the leader can rarely influence the actions of group members.
Performance feedback.
The purpose of a tough question by a leader is to help the person or group.
Stop and think about why they are doing or not doing something
When workers are aligned, they tend to
Pull together for a higher purpose
Manufacturing director Tyler engages in management openness when he
Encourages subordinates to voice their opinion
An important way of inspiring people is to
Satisfy their higher-level needs
A direct way of being a supportive leader is to
Give frequent encouragement and praise
A top leader is supposed to help promote values and principles that
Contribute to the welfare of individuals and the organization
The major thrust of the servant leader is to
Work on the behalf of group members to help them achieve their goals
A(n) _______ type of leader is most likely to play the role of the Good Samaritan
Servant
A key part of 360-degree feedback is for leaders to
Receive feedback from those who work with and for them.
Suggestions for making better use of 360-degree feedback do not include what
Encourage workers to give and receive feedback anyway they choose.
The generally accepted leadership style in the modern organization is the
Participative style in general.
A consultative leader
Confers with the group before making a decision
Participative management is likely to work the best with
Competent and intelligent people
A study with Norwegian workers found that when employees reported to a manager with laissez-faire leadership style, they
Experience role ambiguity
As a leader, department manager Anna is highly concerned about results, and has little concern for people. Her Managerial Grid style is labeled.
9, 1 Controlling
According to the Leadership Grid system, the most effective leadership style is
Contibute and Commit
A pronounced characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is
Sensible risk taking
An entrepreneurial leader is most likely to
Have high enthusiasm and creativity
An entrepreneurial leader is least likely to
Thrive on hierarchy and routine
Some researchers contend that male leaders, in contrast to female leaders, are more inclined to
Use a command-and-control style
A large research study about sex differences in effectiveness between men and women leaders found that
Both sexes were perceived about the same in overall effectiveness
A large research study about sex differences in effectiveness between men and women leaders found based on relationships that
Women were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills
A study with 3,000 executives revealed that leaders who obtain the best results typically use
Several different styles in one week.