chapter 13

Question 1

What is the definition of leadership?

Answer 1

The use of power and influence to direct activities of followers toward achieving goals.

Question 2

Name the four leader decision-making styles.

Answer 2

Autocratic, Consultative, Facilitative, Delegative.

Question 3

What is the autocratic decision-making style?

Answer 3

Leader makes decisions alone without input from followers.

Question 4

What is the consultative decision-making style?

Answer 4

Leader seeks input but makes the final decision.

Question 5

What is the facilitative decision-making style?

Answer 5

Leader seeks group consensus for decisions.

Question 6

What is the delegative decision-making style?

Answer 6

Leader delegates decision-making responsibility to followers.

Question 7

What are the two main day-to-day leadership behaviours?

Answer 7

Initiating structure and consideration.

Question 8

Define initiating structure in leadership.

Answer 8

Task-oriented behaviours like setting goals and clarifying roles.

Question 9

Define consideration in leadership.

Answer 9

People-oriented behaviours like building trust and relationships.

Question 10

What is transformational leadership?

Answer 10

Inspires followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes through a shared vision.

Question 11

Name the four components of transformational leadership.

Answer 11

Idealized influence, Inspirational motivation, Intellectual stimulation, Individualized consideration.

Question 12

What is idealized influence?

Answer 12

Acting as a role model and earning trust.

Question 13

What is inspirational motivation?

Answer 13

Communicating a compelling vision and high expectations.

Question 14

What is intellectual stimulation?

Answer 14

Encouraging creativity and innovation.

Question 15

What is individualized consideration?

Answer 15

Providing personal mentorship and support.

Question 16

What is transactional leadership?

Answer 16

Focuses on rewards for performance and task completion.

Question 17

What are the three types of transactional leadership?

Answer 17

Passive management by exception, Active management by exception, Contingent reward.

Question 18

Define passive management by exception.

Answer 18

Leader intervenes only after mistakes occur.

Question 19

Define active management by exception.

Answer 19

Leader actively monitors for mistakes and corrects them.

Question 20

Define contingent reward.

Answer 20

Leader offers rewards for meeting performance goals.

Question 21

What is Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory?

Answer 21

Focuses on the quality of relationships between leaders and followers.

Question 22

What is high-quality LMX?

Answer 22

Close relationships with trust and high communication.

Question 23

What is low-quality LMX?

Answer 23

Limited interaction and support from the leader.

Question 24

How do trait theories view leadership?

Answer 24

Leadership is based on inherent traits like charisma and confidence.

Question 25

How do behavioural theories view leadership?

Answer 25

Leadership effectiveness depends on actions, not traits.

Question 26

What outcomes measure leadership effectiveness?

Answer 26

Employee satisfaction, performance, and turnover rates.

Question 27

What are the key traits of a transformational leader?

Answer 27

Visionary, motivating, innovative, and supportive.

Question 28

Compare transactional and transformational leadership.

Answer 28

Transactional focuses on rewards; transformational focuses on inspiring and motivating.

Question 29

What leadership style works best for quick decisions?

Answer 29

Autocratic.

Question 30

What leadership style works best for creative teams?

Answer 30

Facilitative.

Question 31

What leadership style empowers skilled employees?

Answer 31

Delegative.

Question 32

What is the impact of high-quality LMX?

Answer 32

Higher satisfaction, performance, and commitment.

Question 33

What is the impact of low-quality LMX?

Answer 33

Dissatisfaction and reduced effort.

Question 34

What is the role of initiating structure in leadership?

Answer 34

Improves efficiency and productivity.

Question 35

What is the role of consideration in leadership?

Answer 35

Builds morale and satisfaction.

Question 36

What does intellectual stimulation encourage?

Answer 36

Creativity and problem-solving in teams.

Question 37

Why is individualized consideration important?

Answer 37

It supports personal growth and development of followers.

Question 38

What are the advantages of consultative decision-making?

Answer 38

Builds trust and collaboration.

Question 39

What is a major drawback of facilitative decision-making?

Answer 39

It can slow down decision-making processes.

Question 40

How does LMX Theory explain differences in employee outcomes?

Answer 40

Outcomes depend on the quality of leader-follower relationships.