Which of the following leadership models is a direct extension of the expectancy theory of
motivation?
a. Vroom-Yetton-Jago
b. Fiedler's contingency
c. Vertical-dyad linkage
d. Path-goal
e. Substitutes for leadership
Question 2According to the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model, what is the best measure of decision
effectiveness?
a. Concern for production and concern for people
b. Availability of information and how structured the situation is
c. The decision style used
d. LPC score and situational favorableness
e. Decision quality and subordinate acceptance of the decision
Question 3Autocratic, consultative, and group are three styles of decision making identified in
a. Fiedler's contingency model of leadership.
b. the path-goal leadership theory.
c. the Michigan studies.
d. the Ohio State studies.
e. the Vroom-Yetton-Jago leadership model.
Question 4Which of the following is NOT one of the criticisms of Fiedler's contingency model of
leadership?
a. The LPC measure lacks validity.
b. Its assumptions about flexibility of leader behavior are unrealistic.
c. It is unrealistic to combine the behavior and trait approaches in one theory.
d. His data are subject to other interpretations.
e. There are no criticisms of the LPC model.
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