The Ohio State Studies identified which of the following leadership dimensions?

A) Concern and initiating communication
B) Consideration and initiating structure
C) Goal emphasis and interaction support
D) Work facilitation and assertiveness
E) Task (initiating structure) and relationship (consideration)

Ohio State Studies

A series of studies that identified two critical dimensions of leadership behavior: consideration (focus on welfare of subordinates) and initiating structure (organizing work tasks and roles).

Initiating Structure

A leadership behavior that involves setting clear goals, defining role expectations, and establishing well-defined patterns of organization and communication within a group.

Consideration

The regard for or consideration of the needs, feelings, beliefs, or wishes of others.