Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :List - I
(Leadership Style)List - II
(Maturity level of Subordinates)A. Telling I. Moderate to high B. Selling II. High C. Participating III. Low D. Delegating IV. Low to moderate
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
The correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II — option 1.
Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership model. The right style depends on the follower’s maturity or readiness — his ability and his willingness to take responsibility for the task. As maturity rises, the leader progressively withdraws direction and then support :
| Maturity | Follower is | Style | Task behaviour | Relationship behaviour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 — Low | Unable and unwilling or insecure | A. Telling (Directing) | High | Low |
| M2 — Low to moderate | Unable but willing or confident | B. Selling (Coaching) | High | High |
| M3 — Moderate to high | Able but unwilling or insecure | C. Participating (Supporting) | Low | High |
| M4 — High | Able and willing | D. Delegating | Low | Low |
The logic of the progression. A follower who can neither do the job nor wants to needs instruction: what, how, when, where. One who is willing but not yet able needs instruction and encouragement — the leader explains and persuades rather than merely directs. One who is able but hesitant needs no technical direction at all, only confidence and support — hence high relationship, low task. And one who is both able and willing needs to be left to it.
How to answer it without recalling the table. The two ends are intuitive: telling is for the least mature follower and delegating for the most mature. Fixing A-III (low) and D-II (high) leaves only option 1.
The practical claim of the model. There is no one best style; a manager must diagnose each follower’s readiness for each particular task and adapt. The same person may be at M4 on one task and M1 on another, so the style must vary within a single relationship. Applying a delegating style to an M1 follower is abdication; applying a telling style to an M4 follower is micro-management, and both damage performance.
Hence, the answer is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.
Similar Questions
The __________ proposes that the effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader’s style and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control.
In Reddin's 'Tridimensional Grid', which one of the following is a less effective style of leadership?
Which one is the correct combination?
List - I consists of Motivation theories and List - II consists of the Motivation theorists. You have to match them and indicate the correct match as per code:
List - I
a. Two-factor theory
b. ERG theory
c. Theory X and Theory Y
d. Need theory
List - II
i. David McClelland
ii. Fredrick Herzberg
iii. Douglas McGregor
iv. Clayton Alderfer
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : It is possible for almost everyone to become a leader if circumstances allow him/her to perform functions dictated by the situation.
Reason (R) : The qualities, characteristics and skill required in a leader are determined to a large extent by the demands of the situation in which he/she is to function as a leader.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Match the following and select the code of correct matching :
List - I List - II (a) Motivating through rewards and penalties (i) Charismatic leadership (b) Changing organisation by creating and communicating a vision (ii) Situational leadership (c) Influencing by dint of personality and charm (iii) Transactional leadership (d) Modifying style with respect to readiness of followers (iv) Transformational leadership Code :
The __________ proposes that the effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader's style and the degree to which the situation gives control to the leader.
The __________ leadership theory of __________ describes that effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader's style of interacting with his subordinates and the degree to which the situation gives control and influence to the leader.
Which of the following is a correct match?
Important Questions from Motivation and leadership: Concept and theories
Which of the following is NOT one of the steps involved in decision making process?
Which among the following is not a characteristic of transactional leaders?
Match the items of List I with the items of List II and choose the correct answer from the code given below.
List I
(Propounder of Theory)
List II
(Theory of Motivation)
(a) Dr. Willian Ouchi
(i) X theory
(b) Douglas MeGregor
(ii) Need Hierarchy Theory
(c) Frederick Herzberg
(iii) Z Theory
(d) A. H. Maslow
(iv) Hygiene Theory
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Functional Leadership Theory is associated with :
