As noted on pages 495–496, situational leadership theory identifies four basic leadership styles.

To be able to identify and enact the most appropriate style of leadership in any given situation, it is first useful to understand the style to which you are most strongly predisposed. This exercise will help you gain such insight into your own leadership style.

Questions for Discussion 

1. Based on this questionnaire, what was your most predominant leadership style? Is this consistent with what you would have predicted in advance?
2. According to situational leadership theory, in what kinds of situations would this style be most appropriate? Have you ever found yourself in such a situation, and if so, how well did you do?
3. Do you think that it would be possible for you to change this style if needed?

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Directions Following are eight hypothetical situations in which you have to make a decision affecting you and members of your work group. For each, indicate which of the following actions you are most likely to take by writing the letter corresponding to it in the space provided. Action A: Let the members of the group decide themselves what to do. Action B: Ask the members of the group what to do, but make the final decision yourself. Action C: Make the decision yourself, but explain your reasons. Action D: Make the decision yourself, telling the group exactly what to do. 1. In the face of financial pressures, you are forced to make budget cuts for your unit. Where do you cut?