Question

Unlike the Ohio State studies, the University of Michigan studies on leadership a. placed the defined dimensions of leadership behavior on opposite ends of a single continuum. b. saw the various defined dimensions as independent of one another. c. placed all defined dimensions of leadership behavior on the same side of a single continuum. d. placed the defined dimensions of leadership behavior in a grid. e. identified only two categories of leadership behavior.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Unlike the Ohio State studies, the University of Michigan studies on leadership placed the defined dimensions of leadership behavior on opposite ends of a single continuum. The Ohio State University studies approach places two leadership behaviors at opposite ends of the same continuum, making it one-dimensional with two styles. The University of Michigan model considers the two behaviors independent of one another, making it two-dimensional with four styles.

The goal of the Michigan leadership studies was to determine the pattern of leadership behaviors that results in effective group performance.One of it conclusion was that a leader who focuses on work procedures and performance is exhibiting job-centered leader behavior. While,The Ohio State studies is associated with the behavioral approach to leadership.One of it conclusion was that a leader who focuses on subordinates' feelings and ideas is exhibiting consideration behavior.