Author Question: You are leader of a group project for a class in which you previously have successfully used ... (Read 24 times)

Destiiny22 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

You are leader of a group project for a class in which you previously have successfully used coaching style.

Now the group members seem very insecure about whether they can complete the project, but it is apparent that they have learned a lot about how to do the project and are now quite competent to do a good job. You decide to switch to a supporting style. Why did you make this switch?
a. The followers moved up in competence
b. Supportive behaviors always help followers
c. The followers' competence and commitment are about equal
d. The followers have moderate level of commitment

Question 2

LMX theory assumes that improved exchanges between leaders and followers are desirable. When might a follower not want improved career-oriented social exchanges with a leader?

What will be an ideal response?

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

When they are planning on leaving the job. If they do not respect the leader and do not want a relationship with them.