Identify and explain the two dimensions of leadership described ...

[crazycityslicker]

Identify and explain the two dimensions of leadership described in the Ohio State Studies.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Adrian Atwood, a senior manager at MNC, spends a lot of his time assigning group members to particular tasks and scheduling their work such that deadlines are achievable.
 
  Adrian also sets high expectations for standards of performance and holds regular meetings to ensure that productivity and quality are up to the mark. In the light of the Ohio State Studies, this indicates that Adrian, as a leader, is ________.
  A) low in task orientation
  B) high in consideration
  C) relationship oriented
  D) employee oriented
  E) high in initiating structure

[katheyjon]

Answer to Question 1

The Ohio State Studies proposed that two categories accounted for most of the leadership behavior described by employees. They called these two dimensions initiating structure and consideration.
a) Initiating structure refers to the extent to which a leader is likely to define and structure his or her role and those of employees in the search for goal attainment. It includes behavior that attempts to organize work, work relationships, and goals. A leader high in initiating structure is someone who assigns group members to particular tasks, expects workers to maintain definite standards of performance, and emphasizes the meeting of deadlines.
b) Consideration is described as the extent to which a person is likely to have job relationships that are characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees' ideas, and regard for their feelings. A leader high in consideration helps employees with personal problems, is friendly and approachable, treats all employees as equals, and expresses appreciation and support.

Answer to Question 2

E
Explanation: E) Initiating structure is the extent to which a leader is likely to define and structure his or her role and those of employees in the search for goal attainment. It includes behavior that attempts to organize work, work relationships, and goals. A leader high in initiating structure is someone who assigns group members to particular tasks, expects workers to maintain definite standards of performance, and emphasizes the meeting of deadlines.