MGT 304 Exam3 - FIEDLERS LPC Model
What is Fiedlers LPC model? - Answer-The model states that there is no one best style of leadership.
Instead, a leader's effectiveness is based on the situation. This is the result of two factors - "leadership
style" and "situational favorableness" (later called "situational control").
What is the first step in Fiedlers LPC Model? - Answer-Identifying leadership style is the first step in
using the model.
What does LPC stand for? - Answer-Least-Preferred Co-Worker
What do the results of evaluating a co-workers LPC scale mean? - Answer-If your total score is high,
you're likely to be a relationship-orientated leader. If your total score is low, you're more likely to be
task-orientated leader.
What did Fiedler saw about low LPCs? - Answer-He said that low LPCs are very effective at completing
tasks. They're quick to organize a group to get tasks and projects done. Relationship-building is a low
priority.
What did Fiedler say about high LPCs? - Answer-High LPCs focus more on personal connections, and
they're good at avoiding and managing conflict. They're better able to make complex decisions.
What is Fiedlers LPC model? - Answer-The model states that there is no one best style of leadership.
Instead, a leader's effectiveness is based on the situation. This is the result of two factors - "leadership
style" and "situational favorableness" (later called "situational control").
What is the first step in Fiedlers LPC Model? - Answer-Identifying leadership style is the first step in
using the model.
What does LPC stand for? - Answer-Least-Preferred Co-Worker
What do the results of evaluating a co-workers LPC scale mean? - Answer-If your total score is high,
you're likely to be a relationship-orientated leader. If your total score is low, you're more likely to be
task-orientated leader.
What did Fiedler saw about low LPCs? - Answer-He said that low LPCs are very effective at completing
tasks. They're quick to organize a group to get tasks and projects done. Relationship-building is a low
priority.
What did Fiedler say about high LPCs? - Answer-High LPCs focus more on personal connections, and
they're good at avoiding and managing conflict. They're better able to make complex decisions.
