Exam 5: Situational Approach

In SLII®,delegating is ineffective with subordinates who are very competent and committed.

According to the SLII® model,why is there a regression in commitment at development levels 2 and 3? Do you agree with this reasoning?

Jocelyn is struggling to grasp the process of a new job you have given her.She states she understands the outcome of the project,but not how to start the project.She looks miserable and uninterested in trying to start the project.Which alternative represents the most effective leadership style you should use with Jocelyn?

The development level in the SLII® model is

A follower with low-level motivation and mid-to-high level ability to complete the job benefits from

Many research studies identify and empirically support the situational approach.This statement is

As the executive director of the local animal humane society,you work with several employees who are at varying levels of experience in working with animal welfare issues and with varying degrees of motivation to continue this important work. Using Situational Leadership® concepts,you should

A highly committed follower who does his job consistently well needs which type of leader?

The highly competent,highly committed follower benefits from

You were recently hired into an organization that you have always wanted to work at,and in addition,your education and experience complement your new position perfectly.According to the situational model,your level of development is

You have emerged as the leader of your business finance group project in class.Your group has been working together for five weeks on the major part of the project,the in-class group presentation. One group member has missed quite a few group meetings lately and is minimally contributing to the ideas and final product for the in-class presentation. This group member is a junior in finance with a minor in communications and stated that she is an expert in PowerPoint and multimedia presentations.Based on SLII®,which leadership style should you exhibit?

The SLII® model is divided into two parts:

The situational approach labels leaders' styles specifically as

The situational approach requires leaders to demonstrate a strong degree of control.

The directive and supportive behaviors in situational approach

You are the leader of a small jazz band composed of four of your peers who have never been in a jazz group before.As the leader of the band,you have been very straightforward about how the band will function.You have clearly described each of the members' roles,and they are starting to catch on to how the group works.What style do you exhibit next?

SLII® is used by many corporations to train leaders.

You are leader of a group project for a class in which you previously have successfully used coaching style.Now the group members seem very insecure about whether they can complete the project,but it is apparent that they have learned a lot about how to do the project and are now quite competent to do a good job.You decide to switch to a supporting style. Why did you make this switch?

Questionnaires on Situational Leadership® often ask for respondents to look at specific applications of leadership styles within situations,which may result in

Because of the lack of research studies associated with Situational Leadership®,there are questions concerning its theoretical basis.Which of the following is not one of these questions?