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Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

Certain closely related studies for analyzing leadership styles were made at _____ in the mid forties which identified two dimensions of leadership styles:' consideration' initiating structure.

  1. University of Michigan

  2. Ohio State University

  3. Oxford University

  4. London University
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Leadership analysis with a description of your current leadership position and its duties. Understand what leadership skills are expected of you, which, according to "Inc.," is the first step in analyzing and assessing your leadership. Use others' feedback.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

As per Blake and Jane Mouton (1, 9) grid style of leadership also known as _________________.

  1. Middle of the road management

  2. Autocratic-task oriented

  3. Team management

  4. County club management
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Country Club Management High People/Low Results. The Country Club or "accommodating" style of manager is most concerned about her team members' needs and feelings. She assumes that, as long as they are happy and secure, they will work hard.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

Under_____ of leadership, the leader uses his power very little giving subordinate's full freedom of action and independence for setting their goals and means of achieving them.This type of leaders depends heavily on subordinates.

  1. Free rein style

  2. Democratic style

  3. Laissez-faire

  4. (A) or (C)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

1- Laissez-faire is an economic system in which transactions between private parties are free from government intervention such as regulation, privileges, tariffs, and subsidies. The phrase laissez-faire is part of a larger French phrase and translates to "let do", but in this context usually means "let go".

2-Free-rein Leadership Style. Free-rein leadership, also called Laissez-Faire, is a type of leadership style in which leaders are hands-off and allow group members to make the decisions. Mangers set objectives and employees are free to do whatever is appropriate to accomplish those objectives.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

According to psychologist Kurt Lewin, which of the following is not a stage in the change process____________.

  1. unfreezing

  2. mediating

  3. changing

  4. refreezing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There are three basic styles of leadership decision-making: authoritarian,democratic, and laissez-faire. Authoritarian leaders rule their groups, democratic leaders try to include everyone in the decision-making process, and laissez-faire leaders let the group function.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

As per Blake and Jane Mouton (9, 1) grid style of leadership also known as__________.

  1. Autocratic-task oriented

  2. County club management

  3. Impoverished management

  4. Team management
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Relationship oriented leadership.Task- oriented (or task-focused) leadership is a behavioural approach in which the leader focuses on the tasks that need to be performed in order to meet certain goals, or to achieve a certain performance standard.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

Blake and Jane Mouton suggested that_____ grid style of leadership is most effective.

  1. (1,9)

  2. (9, 1)

  3. (5, 5)

  4. (9, 9)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Blake and Mouton's Managerial Grid. Definition: RobertBlake and Jane Mouton have developed the Managerial Grid, also called as a leadership grid. According to them, the leadership styles can be identified on the basis of manager's concern for people and production.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

As per Blake and Jane Mouton (5, 5) grid style of leadership also known as___________.

  1. County club management

  2. Middle of the road management

  3. Impoverished management

  4. Team management
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Middle management is the intermediate management of a hierarchical organization that is subordinate to the executive management and responsible for at least two lower levels of junior staff.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

As per Blake and Jane Mouton (1, 1) grid style of leadership also known as ________________.

  1. Autocratic-task oriented

  2. Country club management

  3. Impoverished management

  4. Team management
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Impoverished or "indifferent" manager is mostly ineffective. With a low regard for creating systems that get the job done, and with little interest in creating a satisfying or motivating team environment , his results are inevitably disorganization, dissatisfaction and disharmony.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

Since leading people involves interpersonal relationships between the leaders and the followers, leader should always try to improve his attitude towards the led to become effective.

  1. True

  2. Partly true

  3. False

  4. None of above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An interpersonal relationship is a strong, deep, or close association or acquaintance between two or more people that may range in duration from brief to enduring.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management leadership leadership theories directing commerce

In the Blake and Mouton Leadership gird, which management style has a low concern for people but a high concern for production?

  1. Country club

  2. Authority-compliance

  3. Impoverished

  4. Middle-of-the-road
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

authority-compliance people in this category believe that their team members are simply a means to an end. The team's needs are always secondary to its productivity.