7.4.2.2. University of Michigan Studies

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define employee-oriented leadership in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about what employees want from their leaders.

2. 2.

   What is production-oriented leadership?

   Hint

   Focus on the goals of an organization.

3. 3.

   Which leadership style focuses mainly on human needs?

   • Production-Oriented
   • Employee-Oriented
   • Transactional

   Hint

   Think about what employees prioritize.

4. 4.

   True or False: Production-oriented leadership values employee morale over task completion.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the focus of this leadership style.

5. 5.

   You are leading a software development team under pressure to meet a deadline. Describe how you would incorporate both leadership styles to ensure the project's success.

   Hint

   Consider team meetings and one-on-one check-ins.

6. 6.

   A recently hired manager predominantly utilizes a production-oriented approach. What strategies would you recommend they implement to develop more of an employee-oriented style?

   Hint

   Think about engagement techniques and continuous support.