Question

In LPC theory, which factor reflects the extent to which the leader can assign work, reward and punish employees, and recommend them for promotion

Answer 1

Question options:

a. Task structure

b. Leader-member relations

c. Leader position power

d. Leader personality

e. Organizational structure

Answer:

c. Leader position power

Explanation:

The LPC(least preferred coworker scale) measures the extent to which a person is a relationship oriented leader or a task oriented leader.

A person with a high LPC is a leadership oriented leader while a person with low LPC is a task oriented leader. Therefore a leader with low LPC tends to be the type to severly assign,punish and reward employees based on performance alone.