Which of These Statements About People-Oriented and Task-Oriented Leadership Styles

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about people-oriented and task-oriented leadership styles is FALSE?

• A)The two dimensions of the Leadership Grid® are similar to the people-oriented and task-oriented leadership styles.
• B)People-oriented and task-oriented leadership styles are at opposite ends of a behavioral continuum.
• C)Task-oriented leaders tend to devote more energy towards defining and structuring work roles.
• D)Task-oriented leadership is associated with lower job satisfaction.
• E)People-oriented leaders show more mutual trust and respect for subordinates than do task-oriented leaders.

---

Definitions:

Structural Characteristics

The identifiable attributes, components, or configuration that define the makeup or construction of a system, organization, or object.

Level of Readiness

The degree to which an individual or organization is prepared and able to take on a specific task or change.

Delegating

The process of assigning responsibility and authority to someone else to carry out specific activities, while the person delegating retains ultimate responsibility for the outcome.

Take Credit

The act of accepting acknowledgment or praise for something, sometimes even when not fully deserved.