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CLEP Management

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The Ohio State University conducted a study on leadership and categorized leadership as having two distinct qualities: initiation of structure and consideration. Which combination of these two qualities did they find created the most effective leaders?
  1. Low initiation of structure; low consideration
  2. Low initiation of structure; high consideration
  3. High initiation of structure; low consideration
  4. High initiation of structure; high consideration
Explanation
Answer: D - The combination of high initiation of structure and high consideration yielded the best overall results.

Key Takeaway: According to the Ohio State University study, both consideration and initiation of structure are important leadership characteristics. Consideration is the process of responding to worker needs and encouraging employees to succeed. Initiation of structure is comprised of setting up task outlines and reporting structures to help make the employees more effective and clearly communicate goals and expectations.
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