Understanding Hersey And Blanchard Theory

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Leadership is one of the major factors that determine the success of a person or company. The Hersey and Blanchard leadership theory outlines telling, selling, participating and delegating as the styles of leadership. Find out more below.


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  • 1. 

    What is Contingency Theory?

    • A.

      Situational leadership theory is a type of contingency theory

    • B.

      Focus on particular variables related to the environment that might determine leadership style best suited for the situation

    • C.

      Success of the leader depends upon number of variables like task, leadership style, qualities of followers and aspects of the situation

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    Contingency theory is a leadership theory that focuses on specific variables in the environment to determine the most effective leadership style for a given situation. It suggests that the success of a leader depends on various factors such as the nature of the task, the leadership style employed, the qualities of the followers, and the aspects of the situation. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as all the mentioned variables are considered in contingency theory.

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  • 2. 

    Task behavior, relationship behavior, follower readiness, and follower development are the four concepts to understanding situational leadership.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because task behavior, relationship behavior, follower readiness, and follower development are indeed the four concepts to understanding situational leadership. These concepts help leaders assess the needs of their followers and adapt their leadership style accordingly. Task behavior refers to the extent to which a leader focuses on accomplishing tasks, while relationship behavior refers to the extent to which a leader focuses on building relationships with followers. Follower readiness refers to the ability and willingness of followers to perform tasks, and follower development refers to the growth and development of followers over time.

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    True or false, the core foundation of the situational leadership model is the belief that there is no single "best" approach to leadership. Instead, effective leadership is viewed as task-relevant.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The situational leadership model is based on the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership. Instead, effective leadership is seen as being dependent on the specific situation and the tasks at hand. This means that leaders need to adapt their approach and style based on the needs and readiness of their followers. By recognizing that different situations require different leadership approaches, the situational leadership model aims to improve leadership effectiveness and outcomes. Therefore, the statement that the core foundation of the situational leadership model is the belief that there is no single "best" approach to leadership is true.

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