Compare and contrast the leadership styles needed to deal with complex and simple tasks as obstacles to followers achieving their goals. Of these two obstacles, which do you believe is the most damaging to organizational effectiveness and group cohesion? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Complex tasks—need directive style; Simple tasks—need supportive style
Answer will depend on the experiences of the student. Typically complex tasks, when the leaders get involved increase group cohesion as the team comes together to solve the problem. Simple tasks typically lead to people “checking out” and disengaging from the group.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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