Effective leaders do not need a high degree of knowledge about the company, industry, and technical matters.

A. 对
B. 错

Legitimate power is inherent in management positions.

A. 对
B. 错

According to the University of Michigan studies, leaders who are production oriented are described as emphasizing interpersonal relationships and as taking a personal interest in the needs of their followers.

A. 对
B. 错

The managerial grid provides a framework for conceptualizing leadership style.

A. 对
B. 错

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership style proposed that effectiveness depends on the ability and willingness of the subordinates.

A. 对
B. 错

According to Fiedler's research, task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

A. 对
B. 错

Derek Logan heads a team of 10 research analysts in Deutsche Bank. Even though he is least impressed with Cara Lewis among all his subordinates, when asked about her work he chose to focus on her strengths rather than her weaknesses. According to Fiedler's research, Derek can be described as a task-oriented leader.

A. 对
B. 错

As manager of a large team of engineers, you notice that your team is falling short of its goals primarily because several team members are either not motivated to put in their best or are downright dissatisfied with their jobs. You have decided to follow Herzberg's two-factor theory to motivate your employees. What steps can you take to maximize motivation?

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.

Discuss the five sources in which leader power has been identified. Include specific examples of each source of power to support your answer.