How Do Women Differ from Men in Their Use of Leadership

question 54

Multiple Choice

How do women differ from men in their use of leadership styles?

• A)Women tend to use more of the task-oriented leadership style than do men.
• B)Women tend to use more of the participative leadership style than do men.
• C)Women and men use all leadership styles to about the same extent.
• D)Women tend to use more of the people-oriented leadership style than do men.
• E)Organizational behaviour research has not studied the relative tendency of men and women to use certain leadership styles.

---

Definitions:

Mandatory Benefits

Compulsory employment advantages prescribed by law that an employer must provide to employees, such as social security, workers' compensation, and leave entitlements.

Employment Assistance Programs

Workplace initiatives designed to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely affect their job performance, health, and well-being.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

A retirement plan where the amount contributed by employers or employees is specified, but the future benefit amount is not guaranteed, depending on investment performance.

Funding Obligation

Refers to the requirement for an entity to provide financial resources for a project, debt, or other commitment as agreed upon.