SHRM CP Exam - Leadership Competency Theories Questions And Updated Verified Answers 2024.

Trait Theory - correct answer You're a leader because you were born to be. Not really used - discourages development of leadership skills & no correlation has been found Behavioral Theory - Blake-Mouton Theory - correct answer Theory based on the leader's concern for people and concern for production. Two dimensions, production (task) and people (employee). Consideration - Employee centered. Aims to meet the social & emotional needs of employees (coaching, explaining decision) Initiating Structure - Job oriented. Focus on tasks and address needs as they relate to task (defining expectations, process rules). _________________ Team Leaders - 9 on people and 9 on production. True leaders. Lead by positive example, foster a team environment, encourage individual & team development. Authoritarian Managers - 9 on production, 0 on people. Do what you are told. No collaboration. Country Club Managers - 9 on people, 0 on production. Create a secure environment. Trust employees to accomplish goals. No punitive actions so you don't damage relationships. Impoverished Managers - 1 on people, 1 on production. Delegate and disappear. Detachment creates power struggles among team. Middle of the Road Manager - 5 on people, 5 on production. They get work done, but they aren't real leaders. Situational Theory - Hersey Blanchard Theory - correct answer Four quadrants that require the leader to demonstrate different behaviors that evolve as the employee becomes more comfortable in their role: 1) Telling - Employee lacks KSAOs for task. Leader explains task & monitors performance. High directing behavior, low supporting behavior