Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

• Describe the behavioral approach
• Explain how the behavioral approach works
• Discuss the strengths and criticisms of the behavioral approach
• Recognize applications of the behavioral approach

Chapter Outline

 

Description

The Ohio State Studies

The University of Michigan Studies

Blake and Mouton’s Managerial (Leadership) Grid

Authority–Compliance (9,1)

Country-Club Management (1,9)

Impoverished Management (1,1)

Middle-of-the-Road Management (5,5)

Team Management (9,9)

Paternalism/Maternalism

Opportunism

How Does the Behavioral Approach Work?

Strengths

Criticisms

Application

Case Studies

Case 4.1 A Drill Sergeant at First

Case 4.2 Eating Lunch Standing Up

Case 4.3 We Are Family

Leadership Instrument

Leadership Behavior Questionnaire

Summary

References