UGBA 105 Ch 12 (FINAL)question n answers graded A+ 2023/2024

UGBA 105 Ch 12 (FINAL)leadership - correct answer The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals trait theories of leadership - correct answer consider personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from nonleaders 2 traits that predict leadership - correct answer openness and conscientousness The most comprehensive behavioral theories of leadership resulted from these studies - correct answer Ohio State Studies 2 dimensions that account for leadership behavior - correct answer initiating structure and consideration initiating structure - correct answer a leader is likely to define and structure his or her role and those of employees in the search for goal attainment (emphasize deadlines) Consideration - correct answer the extent to which a person's job relationships are characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees' ideas, and regard for their feelings. A leader high in consideration helps employees with personal problems, is friendly and approachable, treats all employees as equals, and expresses appreciation and support (people-oriented) Fiedler's contingency model - correct answer Proposes that group performance depends on the proper match between the leader's style and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control. The individual's style is permanent. least preferred coworker questionnaire - correct answer instrument that identifies whether a person is task-oriented or relationship-oriented 3 contingency dimensions - correct answer leader-member relations, position power, task structure leader member exchange - correct answer the degree of confidence, trust, and respect members have in their leader. situational leadership theory - correct answer focuses on the followers. It says successful leadership depends on selecting the right leadership style contingent on the followers' readiness, the extent to which followers are willing and able to accomplish a specific task. If followers are unable and unwilling to do a task, the leader needs to give ____________ - correct answer clear and specific directions unable but willing, leader needs to give - correct answer high task orientation to compensate for followers' lack of ability, and high relationship orientation to get them to "buy into" the leader's desires. followers are able but unwilling, the leader needs to use a _____________ - correct answer supportive and participative style Robert House's path-goal theory - correct answer suggests it's the leader's job to provide followers with information, support, or other resources necessary to achieve goals. The leader-participation model - correct answer relates leadership behavior to subordinate participation in decision making. leader-member exchange - correct answer A theory that supports leaders' creation of ingroups and outgroups; subordinates with ingroup status will have higher performance ratings, less turnover, higher satisfaction