Author Question: The situational leadership theory specifies that a leader should assess the maturity of the ... (Read 63 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

The situational leadership theory specifies that a leader should assess the maturity of the followers before deciding on a pattern of behavior.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

How would you respond to a manager who claimed that leadership is something you do. It takes no special talents; just a good management training program.

What will be an ideal response?

af · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

The trait approach would disagree claiming that effective leadership is a function of personality characteristics and cannot be taught. Behavioral theory claims that successful leaders possess two dimensions, consideration, and initiating structure, which can be taught. Merely having the requisite traits doesnt mean that the person will automatically become a successful leader. Alternatively, someone without the right stuff cannot be trained to be a successful leader. Contingency theory examines the interaction between traits, behaviors, followers, and the situation.