After reading this section, do you believe that a technology-oriented leader should be added as an additional description? Why or why not?

Read this section. Considering that the University of Michigan behavioral studies are over 50 years old, do the findings still hold validity in our current society? Why or why not? Explain your response in detail. Then, record in your journal whether you feel the behaviors discussed in the section about the Ohio State studies, namely "consideration" and "initiating structure," are dichotomous or if they rather exist on a continuum. Compare and contrast the two universities' studies.

Review this synopsis of Blake and Mouton's research. Considering the grid created by the two dimensions, "concern for people" and "concern for production," where would you "plot" your own leadership style? Write your thoughts in your journal. Also, take this time to journal about what could be some other names for the five categories Blake and Mouton describe. Can you think of an alternative name for each category based on their description? Record an alternative for each in your journal.