Fundamentals of Management, 8th ed

Questions for Review

1.

What activities do managers perform? What activi-

ties do leaders perform? Do organizations need both

managers and leaders? Why or why not?

2.

What are the two generic approaches to leader-

ship? What can managers today learn from these

approaches?

3.

What are the situational approaches to leadership?

Briefly describe each and compare and contrast

their findings.

4.

Describe the subordinate’s characteristics, leader

behaviors, and environmental characteristics used

in path-goal theory. How do these factors combine

to influence motivation?

5.

In your own words, define political behavior.

Describe four political tactics and give an example

of each.