Week 5 Knowledge Check
1.
The main objective of the contingency theory of leadership is to choose a leadership
approach which matches the characteristics of the employees and
, A.
attitude towards their company
B. work setting
C. need to make more money
D. willingness to perform the desired tasks
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: B.
The contingency theory of leadership occurs when a leader approaches his or her
responsibilities by matching the characteristic of his or her employees with the work
setting.
2.
Based on the contingency theory of leadership, the leadership approach a manager should
choose is contingent on two factors. Which of the following is one of these factors?
A. The need for attention
, B.
The need for friendship
C. The need of achievement
D. The need of understanding
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: C.
The need of achievement is one of two employee contingencies and relates to the
employee’s desire to excel at a certain activity. The other need is the skills and knowledge
an employee needs to accomplish their job (Jones, 2007, p. 183).
10.
Which of the four leadership approaches would incorporate employee involvement with
scheduling and the daily operation?
A. Directive approach
1.
The main objective of the contingency theory of leadership is to choose a leadership
approach which matches the characteristics of the employees and
, A.
attitude towards their company
B. work setting
C. need to make more money
D. willingness to perform the desired tasks
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: B.
The contingency theory of leadership occurs when a leader approaches his or her
responsibilities by matching the characteristic of his or her employees with the work
setting.
2.
Based on the contingency theory of leadership, the leadership approach a manager should
choose is contingent on two factors. Which of the following is one of these factors?
A. The need for attention
, B.
The need for friendship
C. The need of achievement
D. The need of understanding
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: C.
The need of achievement is one of two employee contingencies and relates to the
employee’s desire to excel at a certain activity. The other need is the skills and knowledge
an employee needs to accomplish their job (Jones, 2007, p. 183).
10.
Which of the four leadership approaches would incorporate employee involvement with
scheduling and the daily operation?
A. Directive approach
