1. The ability to influence people toward the attainment of goals is known as _______.

1. The ability to influence people toward the attainment of goals is known as _______.

2. _______ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, values, and appearance.

3. is the extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates, respects their ideas and feelings, and establishes mutual trust.

4. is the extent to which the leader is task oriented and directs subordinate work activities toward goal attainment.

5. List the two dimensions used in Blake and Mouton’s Leadership Grid.

6. A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called a approach

7. In Fiedler’s contingency theory of leadership, leadership style is measured using a scale known as the _______ scale. Note: an acronym is not an acceptable answer.

8. __________ refers to group atmosphere and members’ attitude toward and acceptance of the leader.

9. A contingency approach to leadership that links the leader’s behavioral style with the task readiness of subordinates is called the .

10. According to _______ theory, the leader’s responsibility is to increase subordinates’ motivation to attain personal and organizational goals.

11. The involvement of leader behavior that shows concern for subordinate’ well being and personal needs refers to __________.

12. __________ means that the leader consults with his or her subordinates about decisions

13. A(n) ______ for leadership makes the leadership style unnecessary or redundant.

14. A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style is known as a(n) _______.

15. clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates, initiate structure, provide appropriate rewards, and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.