SHRM-SCP Senior Certified Professional
Exam Practice Questions and Answers
100% Pass | Graded A+
David Mungai [Date] [Course title]
,SHRM-SCP Senior Certified Professional
Exam Practice Questions and Answers
100% Pass | Graded A+
Trait Theory - Answer>> a leadership theory that holds that
effective leaders possess certain innate characteristics thst
followers do not possess, such as physical characteristics and
personality traits
Coercive leadership style - Answer>> A leader imposes a vision
or a solution and demand thyme the team follow this directive, this
approach is effective in during crisis when clear and immediate
action is required. Ineffective in other times as it may damage the
employee"s sense of ownership to their work and motivation.
Authoritative Leadership - Answer>> Leader proposes a bold
vision or solution snd invites the team to John this Challenge.
Effective when there is no clear path forward snd when the
proposal is compelling and captures the team's imagination.
Affiliative Leadership - Answer>> The leader creates strong
relationships with and inside the team, encouraging feedback.
The team members are motivated by loyalty. Effective when a
leader has inherited a dysfunctional and dispirited team that
needs to be transformed.
democratic leadership - Answer>> leader invites followers to
collaborate and commits to acting by consensus. Ineffective when
the leader Doesn't have a clear vision or anticipates resistance.
Ineffective when time is sort, solicits since building consensus
takes time and multiple meetings
Pacesetting - Answer>> The leader sets a model for high
performance standards and challenges followers to meet these
,expectations.effective when teams are composed of competent
and motivated employees. Ineffective when expectations and
pace of work is excessive and employees become discouraged,
tired.
coaching leadership style - Answer>> focused on Developing
the team members dills, and believing that success comes from
aligning the organizations goals with individual's personal and
professional goals. Effective when leader is highly filled strategic
management, communication and ineffective when employees
resist changing their performance.
behavioral theories of leadership - Answer>> Blake-Mouton
Theory- leadership involves managing tasks and employee
relationships. 5 types of managers-1. Country Club ( low task,
high relationship), creates a secure atmosphere and trusts
employees to accomplish goals, 2. Impoverished managers ( low
on task, relationships), use a delegate and disappear style.
Authoritarian- high on task, low in relationship) expect ppl to do as
they are told without question and do not foster collaboration
Middle of the road- mid point in both. Gets the work done but not
considered as leaders
Team leader- high Jon both task and relationship, lead by
example, foster a team environment and encourage individual
and team development.
Hersey Blanchard Theory - Answer>> Situational Leadership-
leaders adapt their behaviors to meet the evolving needs of the
team members. Like Blake- Mouton, the behaviors involve tasks
and relationships. As team members grow in skill and experience,
leaders supply the appropriate behaviors. Telling( when the
employee is not motivated or competent), selling ( when the
employee needs focus and motivation ), participating (when
competent employees can be included in problem solving and
coached on higher skills and delegating ( when very competent
, employees can benefit from greater levels of autonomy and self
direction)
Fiedler's Contingency Theory - Answer>> Leaders change the
situation to make it more "favorable," more likely to produce good
outcomes. Situation favorableness occurs when 1. leader-
member relationships are strong. 2. Task structure and
requirements are clear. 3. Leader can exert necessary power to
reach the group's goal.
Path-goal Theory - Answer>> A theory that states that it is the
leader's job in coaching and developing their competencies in
attaining their goals and to provide the necessary direction and/or
support to ensure that their goals are compatible with the overall
objectives of the group or organization.1. Directive m- helps the
employee to understand the task and goals. Supportive- tries to
fulfill the employee's relationship needs. 3. Achievement- motivate
by setting challenging goals. 4. Participative- provides members
more control and through participative decision making
Emergent Theory of Leadership - Answer>> Leaders are not
appointed but emerge from the group, which chooses the leader
based on interactions.
Transactional Leadership - Answer>> focusing on clarifying
employees' roles and task requirements and providing rewards
and punishments contingent on performance. Emphasizes a
leader's preference for order and structure.
Transformational Leadership - Answer>> transforms employees
to pursue organizational goals over self-interests, embrace
change, innovate, add value and growth to the organization
Exam Practice Questions and Answers
100% Pass | Graded A+
David Mungai [Date] [Course title]
,SHRM-SCP Senior Certified Professional
Exam Practice Questions and Answers
100% Pass | Graded A+
Trait Theory - Answer>> a leadership theory that holds that
effective leaders possess certain innate characteristics thst
followers do not possess, such as physical characteristics and
personality traits
Coercive leadership style - Answer>> A leader imposes a vision
or a solution and demand thyme the team follow this directive, this
approach is effective in during crisis when clear and immediate
action is required. Ineffective in other times as it may damage the
employee"s sense of ownership to their work and motivation.
Authoritative Leadership - Answer>> Leader proposes a bold
vision or solution snd invites the team to John this Challenge.
Effective when there is no clear path forward snd when the
proposal is compelling and captures the team's imagination.
Affiliative Leadership - Answer>> The leader creates strong
relationships with and inside the team, encouraging feedback.
The team members are motivated by loyalty. Effective when a
leader has inherited a dysfunctional and dispirited team that
needs to be transformed.
democratic leadership - Answer>> leader invites followers to
collaborate and commits to acting by consensus. Ineffective when
the leader Doesn't have a clear vision or anticipates resistance.
Ineffective when time is sort, solicits since building consensus
takes time and multiple meetings
Pacesetting - Answer>> The leader sets a model for high
performance standards and challenges followers to meet these
,expectations.effective when teams are composed of competent
and motivated employees. Ineffective when expectations and
pace of work is excessive and employees become discouraged,
tired.
coaching leadership style - Answer>> focused on Developing
the team members dills, and believing that success comes from
aligning the organizations goals with individual's personal and
professional goals. Effective when leader is highly filled strategic
management, communication and ineffective when employees
resist changing their performance.
behavioral theories of leadership - Answer>> Blake-Mouton
Theory- leadership involves managing tasks and employee
relationships. 5 types of managers-1. Country Club ( low task,
high relationship), creates a secure atmosphere and trusts
employees to accomplish goals, 2. Impoverished managers ( low
on task, relationships), use a delegate and disappear style.
Authoritarian- high on task, low in relationship) expect ppl to do as
they are told without question and do not foster collaboration
Middle of the road- mid point in both. Gets the work done but not
considered as leaders
Team leader- high Jon both task and relationship, lead by
example, foster a team environment and encourage individual
and team development.
Hersey Blanchard Theory - Answer>> Situational Leadership-
leaders adapt their behaviors to meet the evolving needs of the
team members. Like Blake- Mouton, the behaviors involve tasks
and relationships. As team members grow in skill and experience,
leaders supply the appropriate behaviors. Telling( when the
employee is not motivated or competent), selling ( when the
employee needs focus and motivation ), participating (when
competent employees can be included in problem solving and
coached on higher skills and delegating ( when very competent
, employees can benefit from greater levels of autonomy and self
direction)
Fiedler's Contingency Theory - Answer>> Leaders change the
situation to make it more "favorable," more likely to produce good
outcomes. Situation favorableness occurs when 1. leader-
member relationships are strong. 2. Task structure and
requirements are clear. 3. Leader can exert necessary power to
reach the group's goal.
Path-goal Theory - Answer>> A theory that states that it is the
leader's job in coaching and developing their competencies in
attaining their goals and to provide the necessary direction and/or
support to ensure that their goals are compatible with the overall
objectives of the group or organization.1. Directive m- helps the
employee to understand the task and goals. Supportive- tries to
fulfill the employee's relationship needs. 3. Achievement- motivate
by setting challenging goals. 4. Participative- provides members
more control and through participative decision making
Emergent Theory of Leadership - Answer>> Leaders are not
appointed but emerge from the group, which chooses the leader
based on interactions.
Transactional Leadership - Answer>> focusing on clarifying
employees' roles and task requirements and providing rewards
and punishments contingent on performance. Emphasizes a
leader's preference for order and structure.
Transformational Leadership - Answer>> transforms employees
to pursue organizational goals over self-interests, embrace
change, innovate, add value and growth to the organization
