7.4.2. Behavioral Theories

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define 'Initiating Structure'.

   Hint

   Think about how a leader organizes tasks.

2. 2.

   What does Consideration mean in leadership?

   Hint

   How does a leader show they care?

3. 3.

   What do behavioral theories focus on?

   • Inherent traits
   • Leader behaviors
   • Team demographics

   Hint

   Remember the shift from traits to actions.

4. 4.

   True or False: Consideration refers to task-oriented behavior.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the difference between task-oriented and people-oriented.

5. 5.

   Design an ideal leader for a startup environment highlighting which behaviors from the behavioral theories you would emphasize, and why?

   Hint

   Think about the dynamic nature of startups.

6. 6.

   Conduct a peer review of a leadership scenario that demonstrates the effects of either Employee-Oriented or Production-Oriented leadership styles. What were the outcomes?

   Hint

   Focus on the outcomes from the perspective of the team members.