Chapter 5, Problem 5DQ

What are the defining characteristics of transformational and charismatic leaders?

It has been observed that effective leaders have the right stuff. What traits are commonly associated with leader emergence and effective leaders?

What are the leadership behaviors in the path-goal theory of leadership?

What are the differences between the trait, behavioral, and situational approaches to defining leadership?

What are the four leadership behaviors in the path-goal theory of leadership?

Discuss the different forms of power available to leaders and the effects associated with each.

Both the Ohio State University and University of Michigan leadership studies identified central leader behaviors. What are these behaviors, and how are they different from one another?

Blake and Moutons work with the Leadership Grid® identified several leadership types. What are they, and how does this leadership model look from the perspective of situation theories of leadership?

Why would start-up leaders need different leadership qualities than someone managing an established firm?