Unit 2    Chapter 2

Lesson 2

Exercise 1:  Matching Worksheet

Directions:    Read each of the statements below and write in the leadership style and the development level (D1, D2, D3, D4).

1.       Provides specific directions about roles and goals and closely tracks the performance in order to provide frequent feedback on results.  

2.       Explains why, solicits suggestions, praises behaviors that are approximately right and continues to direct task accomplishment.  

3.       Leader and follower make decisions together. The role of the leaders is to facilitate, listen, draw out, encourage, and support.

4.       Leader empowers the employee to act independently with appropriate resources to get the job done.  

5.       The follower has a high commitment level, but is not sure what is expected from him/her.  

6.       The follower has some level of understanding what to do, but is not very committed to getting it done.  

7.       The follower has a good idea of what to do and sometimes seems excited and committed to getting it done, and sometimes does not.  

8.       The follower knows exactly what to do and is excited about getting it done.