What dimension of situational favorableness assesses the level of trust and influence a leader has with the team?
a) Task Structure
b) Leader's Position Power
c) Leader-Member Relations
d) Fiedler's LPC Scale
Explanation: Leader-Member Relations measures the level of trust and influence a leader has with the team.
According to Fiedler, what creates a more favorable situation in terms of Leader-Member Relations?
a) A higher level of trust and influence
b) A lower level of task structure
c) Task accomplishment over relationship-building
d) A vague and unstructured task
Explanation: A higher level of trust and influence creates a more favorable situation in terms of Leader-Member Relations.
What does Task Structure assess in Fiedler's Contingency Theory?
a) The level of trust between leaders and followers
b) The clarity and structure of tasks
c) The leader's power to direct the team
d) The ability to offer rewards or punishments
Explanation: Task Structure assesses the clarity and structure of tasks in Fiedler's Contingency Theory.
Which leadership style is associated with a higher LPC score in Fiedler's Contingency Theory?
a) Transactional Leadership
b) Task-Oriented Leadership
c) Transformational Leadership
d) Relationship-Oriented Leadership
Explanation: Relationship-Oriented Leaders, in Fiedler's model, tend to have a higher LPC score.
What is a common criticism of Fiedler's Contingency Theory?
a) Lack of clarity in leadership styles
b) Overemphasis on situational factors
c) Lack of flexibility in adapting leadership style
d) Excessive focus on personal traits
Explanation: A common criticism of Fiedler's model is its lack of flexibility in adapting leadership style to different situations.
Who developed Path-Goal Theory?
a) Vroom
b) Evans
c) House
d) Fiedler
Explanation: Path-Goal Theory was developed by Robert House.
