Assignment

1. What is the basic difference between consideration behavior and initiating structure behavior?

2. Describe referent power and provide an example of when you have observed this.

3. What three factors combine to create the situation in Fiedler's Leadership Contingency Theory? Explain each.

4. An effective leader must do more than possess desirable traits; he must exhibit appropriate behaviors. In a short essay, explain what is meant by task-oriented and people-oriented behaviors, and identify other terms used to describe the same concept. Give your appraisal as to why effective leaders exhibit both task-oriented and people-oriented behaviors.

5. Strong, visionary leaders are often termed "charismatic," but it is even more desirable to be a leader who is "transformational." Write a short essay that contrasts a transformational leader with a charismatic leader, and give an example of a transformational leader (from business, politics, sports, etc.) who brought more than just vision to his or her organization.

6. How does Level 5 leadership differ from the concept of servant leadership? Do you believe anyone has the potential to become a Level 5 leader? Discuss.