QCM : Foundations of Influence-Based Leadership — 12 questions

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Assigned leadership differs from emergent leadership primarily in its basis: assigned leadership is rooted in formal organizational roles and authority, while emergent leadership arises from influence perceived by others based on traits and behaviors, regardless of formal position.

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The Ohio State Studies, which identified key leadership behaviors such as initiating structure and consideration, were conducted around 1950-1953. This was a pivotal period in leadership research, marking the formal development and publication of these influential studies.

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The correct application of Universalist Traits involves assessing or selecting individuals who naturally possess qualities like confidence, integrity, and intelligence, which are considered universally important for effective leadership. Conducting personality assessments helps identify these innate qualities, aligning with the trait approach's emphasis on inherent traits as predictors of leadership success.

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Destructive leadership behaviors, such as tyrannical or derailed styles, undermine organizational effectiveness and harm employee well-being, as explicitly stated in the content. These behaviors can cause organizational harm, decreased morale, and ethical issues, making option 2 the correct consequence.

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The Ohio State Behaviors refer to two independent dimensions of leader behavior—initiating structure and consideration—that are key to effective leadership, as identified in Ohio State studies.

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The correct answer describes leadership as an ongoing, interactive influence process within groups, which aligns with the key concept that leadership involves mutual influence, interaction, and shared goals, rather than being a static trait or solely based on formal authority.

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The Leadership Grid's main purpose is to help leaders identify their dominant style and develop a balanced approach by considering both concern for production and concern for people, thereby improving leadership effectiveness.

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The Leadership Grid was developed by Robert Blake and Jane Mouton, making them the correct answer. The other options include notable leadership theorists but are not associated with the creation of the Leadership Grid.

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Behavioral leadership is characterized by the emphasis on observable leader behaviors, especially task-oriented and relationship-oriented actions, as identified by research such as the Ohio State and Michigan studies.

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French and Raven are credited with proposing the bases of social power, which include legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, referent, and informational power, forming a foundational framework for understanding influence in leadership.

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Leadership as influence primarily functions to affect followers' attitudes and behaviors so that the group can achieve shared goals. It emphasizes mutual influence and interaction within groups, rather than just establishing authority, assigning tasks, or innate traits.

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The Michigan Studies specifically identified two main leadership styles: employee-centered and production-centered. These styles focus on concern for followers' needs versus concern for task completion, respectively.