Question

In the context of the situational leadership model, task behavior measures:

Question 5 options:

	how skilled the employees are in comparison to the leader.
	how supportive the manager needs to be in helping employees.
	how managers should select leadership styles based on employee readiness.
	how strong a relationship focus the manager has.
	how willing and skilled the employees are to perform the task given to them. Casey, an HR manager, is known for communicating such that he stands up for his rights while maintaining respect for the rights of others he deals with. Casey has a(n) _____ communication style. Question 7 options: passive assertive passive-aggressive aggressive driver According to the situational leadership model, an employee with high competence and commitment is likely to be: Question 8 options: uncomfortable as the task or situation is new to him or her. comfortable in his of her own ability to do the job. lacking in motivation to do the job well at all times. skilled in relevant areas but low on experience. in need of help with the specific skills required to do the job. In the context of the path goal theory, which of the following statements is true? Question 9 options: The success of a leader is free from the impact of environmental contingencies of the job. The role of a leader is to allow employees to determine their goals and means. The theory proposes a completely passive role for the leader as employees determine and pursue their goals autonomously. Coaching and guidance of employees for successful completion of their job is not a leader’s responsibility. Satisfying leadership is sufficient to motivate employees to work toward the goals of leadership.

Answer 1

1.In the context of the situational leadership model, task behaviour measures:

Ans- How managers should select leadership styles based on employee readiness.

The situational leadership model was developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard which primary states that there no "single" leadership model that is the best. Effective leadership, therefore, varies its style according to the tasks.

2.Casey, an HR manager, is known for communicating such that he stands up for his rights while maintaining respect for the rights of others he deals with. Casey has a(n) _____ communication style.

Ans- Assertive - As she stands for her employees and at the same time maintains respect for others.

3.According to the situational leadership model, an employee with high competence and commitment is likely to be:

Ans -comfortable in his of her own ability to do the job.

4.In the context of the path goal theory, which of the following statements is true?

Ans - The role of a leader is to allow employees to determine their goals and means.