Don has been on the job only a few days. He still has a lot to learn but pays close attention whenever his job coach gives him tips. The best style for the job coach to use is ________.
A) telling
B) selling
C) participating
D) delegating
Question 2Which of the following leadership styles describes a leader who provides little direction or support?
A) telling
B) selling
C) participating
D) delegating
Question 3Jeremy is not in the habit of deciding everything on his own. He involves his team in the decision-making process as much as possible.
He believes in communicating clearly and is always ready to help his team to get the best out of them. Jeremy's leadership style will be classified as which of the following?
A) telling
B) selling
C) participating
D) delegating
Question 4Chuck manages the front-end crew at a fast food restaurant. For most of his crew, this is their first job so they have very few job skills but also seem reluctant to perform. In this situation, Chuck should use the ________ style.
A) telling
B) selling
C) participating
D) delegating
Question 5The ________ theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness.
A) adaptive leadership
B) situational leadership
C) adjustable leadership
D) facilitative leadership
Question 6Jill has tried hard to build a good rapport with her employees and knows each of their families. She encourages her employees to work hard, but to be certain to take time out for themselves and their families.
Fiedler's contingency model would classify Jill as ________ oriented.
A) production
B) consideration
C) task
D) relationship
Question 7According to Hersey and Blanchard, a high task-low relationship situation calls for the ________ leadership style.
A) delegating
B) telling
C) participating
D) selling