Module Two: Review Questions

Which of these is the key to practical leadership development in the Hersey-Blanchard model?

Who do communication experts consider it critical to tailor your message to?

Which model addresses four types of leadership styles?

In the Situational Leadership Model, which level do followers need to be developed to?

What is the lowest level of leadership style?

What are characteristics of a follower of a Telling Leader?

The follower has low competence and high commitment, being unable to comply, with possible feelings of insecurity
The follower may be uncooperative or performing as little work as possible, despite their competence with the tasks
The follower is not convinced yet, but is open to becoming cooperative and motivated
The follower is highly competent, highly committed, motivated, and empowered

Which of these statements is true about a Selling Leader?

The follower of a selling leader is convinced and is open to becoming cooperative and motivated
The leader must still focus highly on tasks and this still requires much of the leader’s time, but the focus now also includes developing a relationship with the employee
The follower must spend more time listening and offering advice, scheduling the leader for additional training if the situation requires it
The goal is to engage the leader so they can develop to the next level

What does a participating leader need to focus more on?

What is the ultimate goal of the delegating leader?

Complementing the follower on every task, as continued praise for outstanding performance must be given
A follower who feels fully empowered and competent enough to take the ball and run with it, with minimal supervision.
Delegating tasks to the follower with utmost supervision, for liability reasons
A follower who requires high levels of supervision and task assignment

Which of these are the follower-driven stages?

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