Leadership Theories and Styles

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  1. 3. According to the Hersey-Blanchard leadership theory, if employees are able but unwilling this style must be used by leaders to garner support from employees.
  2. 6. Based on the Ohio State Studies, a leader who exhibits this behavior is task oriented and concerned with scheduling and assigning work and encouraging employees to maintain standards of performance.
  3. 9. This contingency leadership theory was developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard and focuses on the readiness of followers (employees) to accomplish a particular task.
  4. 12. Based on the University of Michigan Studies, this leader focuses on human relations and addresses the needs of employees.
  5. 15. power Based on the contingency model that uses a least preferred co-worker questionnaire, this situational factor is concerned with the amount of power a leader may have to control the group and provide rewards (e.g. salary increases, promotion) and punishment (e.g. firing and discipline).
Down
  1. 1. The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals is known as _________________
  2. 2. This contingency model uses a least preferred co-worker questionnaire to identify whether a leadership style is task-oriented or relationship-oriented.
  3. 4. This theory was developed by Robert House and suggests that leaders can enhance motivation and performance by clarifying goals, removing obstacles and providing support to their team members.
  4. 5. The seven traits associated with effective leadership are: drive, desire to lead, honesty and integrity, self-confidence, job-relevant knowledge, extraversion, and ______________
  5. 7. Based on the leadership theory developed by Hersey-Blanchard, if employees are unwilling and unable to do a task, the leader must use this particular style where clear and specific instructions are provided.
  6. 8. The managerial grid model identifies five different leadership styles based on the concern for people and the concern for ______________________
  7. 10. Based on the theory developed by Robert House, this style of leadership focuses on creating a friendly work environment.
  8. 11. According to the managerial grid model, this type of management may be the most effective leadership style as managers seek to prioritize both the organization’s production needs and the employees’ needs.
  9. 13. Employees are given the freedom to make decisions and complete their work as they deem fit. This leadership style is known as ___________________
  10. 14. This leadership style allows employees to participate in the decision-making process.