This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: In a short essay, discuss the situational leadership theory developed by Paul Hersey and Ken ... (Read 37 times)

arivle123

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
In a short essay, discuss the situational leadership theory developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard. Next, list and discuss the four specific leadership styles and the four stages of follower readiness as defined by them.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Derek heads a team of ten research analysts in Deutsche Bank. Even though he is least impressed with Cara among all his subordinates, when asked about her work he chose to focus on her strengths rather than her weaknesses.
 
  Derek can be described as a task-oriented leader.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

olderstudent

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The situational leadership theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness. Hersey and Blanchard argue that successful leadership is achieved by selecting the right leadership style, which is contingent on the level of the followers' readiness. The emphasis on the followers in leadership effectiveness reflects the reality that it is the followers who accept or reject the leader. Regardless of what the leader does, effectiveness depends on the actions of his or her followers. And, readiness refers to the extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task. The four specific leadership styles are as follows:
a. Telling (high tasklow relationship)  the leader defines roles and tells people what, how, when, and where to do various tasks.
b. Selling (high taskhigh relationship)  the leader provides both directive and supportive behavior.
c. Participating (low taskhigh relationship)  the leader and follower share in decision making; the main role of the leader is facilitating and communicating.
d. Delegating (low tasklow relationship)  the leader provides little direction or support.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE




arivle123

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Jul 6, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


ryansturges

  • Member
  • Posts: 338
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

Eating food that has been cooked with poppy seeds may cause you to fail a drug screening test, because the seeds contain enough opiate alkaloids to register as a positive.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Did you know?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library