Exam 4: Behavioral Approach

You are required to report directly to your supervisor every morning.Upon arrival he gives you a large list of tasks to be completed by the end of the day; he states he will be checking in after lunch to see your progress.This is an example of ______.

The behavioral approach describes ______.

Researchers developed a questionnaire called the LBDQ.The letters "LBDQ" stand for what?

Researchers studying the behavioral approach determined that leadership is composed of two general kinds of behaviors: ______.

As Andrew's boss,you recently sent Andrew to a leadership training program because he is now in charge of a five-person team.Andrew returns from the training and tells you he wants to develop a Team Management style of behavior.Currently his behavior plots at 8,3 on the Leadership Grid.What could you do to coach him effectively?

Only leaders at the top level of an organization can effectively apply task and relationship behaviors.

In terms of the Leadership Grid,which leadership style would be most difficult to change? Support your answer.

The behavioral approach is being applied when a corporate trainer ______.

Relationship behaviors include ______.

Creating a timeline for subordinates to follow is a relationship leader behavior.

Considering Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid,name a leader action that is associated with Team Management.

Your boss tries to create a positive work environment while also instructing employees about what tasks to do and when they should be completed.This is an example of ______.

Paternalistic and maternalistic use both ______ and ______ but never combine the two.

______ refers to a leader who uses any combination of the basic five styles for the purpose of personal advancement.

I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff.I assign tasks each work shift and check back regularly to see that work has been done.I do not spend much time talking with my staff about things other than getting the job done.My behavior would plot on the Blake and Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?

Which of the following is a strength of the behavioral approach?

The behavioral approach is used in many training and development programs.

Behavioral approach does all of the following except ______.

Which of the following is a criticism of the behavioral approach?

Middle-of-the-road management best describes leaders who are ______.