Grier Has Decided to Start Using the Situational Leadership Approach

question 53

Multiple Choice

Grier has decided to start using the situational leadership approach he learned about last month. He likes the idea of a leader adapting his or her leadership style depending upon the ________ and ________ of the follower in a specific situation. The former refers to the follower's skills and technical knowledge relative to the task being performed. The latter refers to the follower's self-confidence and self-respect.

• A) job maturity; participative maturity
• B) leadership maturity; mental maturity
• C) job maturity; psychological maturity
• D) emotional maturity; self-maturity
• E) psychological maturity; technical maturity

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to cause harm or discomfort to others, often manifesting through physical or verbal assaults.

Punish Acts

Involves imposing consequences or penalties for behavior deemed unacceptable or wrong.

Instrumental Aggression

Behavior aimed at achieving a specific goal, often involving harm or injury toward others as a means to an end.

Hostile Aggression

Aggressive behavior that is driven by anger or the intention to harm someone else.