Chapter 5 Before You Move On Answers

1. What are the two factors, according to Hersey and Blanchard, managers must take into account when considering which leadership approach to use?

The psychological and task readiness of their followers.

2. What two factors does Vroom’s Expectancy Theory suggest a leader should focus on?

To maximise the valence and expectancy of a task for a worker.

3. What does Leadership Substitute Theory suggest?

That sometimes the need for formal leadership may be redundant because the characteristics of followers, the task, and the organization mean there is no requirement for direction, motivation, or support.