Leader-Follower Relationship

What is the main focus of the Vertical Dyadic Linkage (VDL) theory?

• Leaders assign tasks randomly to all followers

• Leaders build the same relationship with all followers

• Leaders build different relationships with each follower individually

• Followers have no influence in the organization

What is the main difference between 'in-group' and 'out-group' in VDL theory?

• In-group is larger, while out-group is smaller

• In-group receives difficult tasks, while out-group receives easy tasks

• In-group has closer relationships and high trust with leaders

• Out-group has more power in organizational decision-making

What does Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) mean in leadership?

• The process of evaluating the overall performance of the team collectively

• The formal relationship between the department head and the principal only

• The individual relationship between the leader and each follower separately

• The method of distributing tasks equally within the organization

Why is a high-quality relationship in LMX important?

• It encourages leaders to give more tasks to all followers

• It creates two-way communication, trust, and better performance

• It ensures all tasks are completed quickly without review

• It allows followers to work independently without direct supervision

What does the Pygmalion Effect mean in the context of leadership?

• Leaders continuously change organizational strategies

• Followers influence leaders through social pressure

• Positive expectations from leaders can enhance followers' performance

• All followers are given the same tasks without exception

Why is the Pygmalion Effect important in leader-follower relationships?

• It ensures that only high-performing followers receive attention

• It allows leaders to assess tasks fairly

• It shows that leaders' beliefs can motivate followers

• It proves that leaders must manage all tasks themselves

What type of follower best describes the proactive attitude of a new teacher who suggests improvements in teaching and helps other teachers without being asked?

• Passive follower

• Effective follower

• Conformist follower

• Alienated follower

Which of the following is a characteristic of an Effective Follower?

• Completely depends on the leader's instructions

• Supports blindly without questions

• Thinks critically and actively engages in the organization

• Rejects all forms of change and new ideas

What is the main meaning of delegation in leadership?

• To reward outstanding employees

• To assign responsibilities and authority to subordinates

• To monitor the performance of all employees daily

• To take over all tasks assigned by other leaders

Which of the following is the main reason why leaders need to delegate tasks?

• So that followers do not have too much free time

• To prevent leaders from getting involved in important meetings

• To give followers the opportunity to enhance skills and experience

• So that leaders can give instructions to more people