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What is the definition of a leader according to the content?
A leader is someone who inspires passion and motivates followers towards a goal.
Trait theory of Leadership emphasizes that leaders are born with distinct characteristics.
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Define leadership based on the content.
Leadership is the process of influencing others to work willingly towards an organization’s goals and to the best of their capabilities.
According to the content, what is NOT a dimension of Transformational Leadership Theory?
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Transformational leaders pay attention to the development needs and concerns of the followers and motivate them towards achieving the _____ of the organization.
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Define leadership according to the content.
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What is a leader's role according to the content?
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Trait theory suggests that leaders are born with distinct characteristics.
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Match the theory with its associated description:
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In Situational Leadership Theory, leadership styles differ based on the __________.
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Study Notes
Leadership and Development
- The concept of leadership is universally desired but difficult to define explicitly.
Defining a Leader and Leadership
- A leader is someone who inspires passion and motivates followers towards a goal.
- A leader has a vision and knows the path towards realizing a common goal.
- A leader is a coach, guide, and inspires others towards achieving a goal of a group.
Elements of Leadership
- Leadership is the process of influencing others to work willingly towards an organization's goals and to the best of their capabilities.
- Leadership is a process of providing direction and influencing individuals or groups to achieve goals.
- Key elements of leadership include:
- Leadership/followership
- Influence
- Objective
- People
- Change
- Commanding
- Equipping
Theories of Leadership
- Trait leadership theory: believes that leaders are distinct from an average person in terms of personality traits.
- Behavioral leadership theory: assumes that specific behavioral patterns of leadership can be acquired through learning and experience.
- Situational leadership theory: argues that different situations call for different leadership styles.
- Transformational leadership theory: sees leaders as individuals who have the highest goals and clear vision to achieve.
- Distributed leadership theory: views leadership as a collective responsibility.
Transformational Leadership Theory
- Dimensions of transformational leadership include:
- Individualized consideration
- Intellectual stimulation
- Inspirational motivation
- Idealized influence
Group Assignments
- Group Assignment 1: Critically examine five factors affecting women representation in leadership positions at the community and national level.
- Group Assignment 2: Discuss five challenges associated with leadership in a multi-cultural setting and suggest five approaches to ensure effective leadership.
- Group Assignment 3: Discuss five challenges limiting youth's representation in local and national leadership roles and suggest five recommendations to improve youth's representation in leadership.
- Group Assignment 4: Critically examine five factors influencing corruption among leaders in Africa and suggest five mechanisms to prevent corruption.
- Group Assignment 5: Critically examine the relationship between effective leadership and development.
Leadership and Development
- The concept of leadership is universally desired but difficult to define explicitly.
Defining a Leader and Leadership
- A leader is someone who inspires passion and motivates followers towards a goal.
- A leader has a vision and knows the path towards realizing a common goal.
- A leader is a coach, guide, and inspires others towards achieving a goal of a group.
Elements of Leadership
- Leadership is the process of influencing others to work willingly towards an organization's goals and to the best of their capabilities.
- Leadership is a process of providing direction and influencing individuals or groups to achieve goals.
- Key elements of leadership include:
- Leadership/followership
- Influence
- Objective
- People
- Change
- Commanding
- Equipping
Theories of Leadership
- Trait leadership theory: believes that leaders are distinct from an average person in terms of personality traits.
- Behavioral leadership theory: assumes that specific behavioral patterns of leadership can be acquired through learning and experience.
- Situational leadership theory: argues that different situations call for different leadership styles.
- Transformational leadership theory: sees leaders as individuals who have the highest goals and clear vision to achieve.
- Distributed leadership theory: views leadership as a collective responsibility.
Transformational Leadership Theory
- Dimensions of transformational leadership include:
- Individualized consideration
- Intellectual stimulation
- Inspirational motivation
- Idealized influence
Group Assignments
- Group Assignment 1: Critically examine five factors affecting women representation in leadership positions at the community and national level.
- Group Assignment 2: Discuss five challenges associated with leadership in a multi-cultural setting and suggest five approaches to ensure effective leadership.
- Group Assignment 3: Discuss five challenges limiting youth's representation in local and national leadership roles and suggest five recommendations to improve youth's representation in leadership.
- Group Assignment 4: Critically examine five factors influencing corruption among leaders in Africa and suggest five mechanisms to prevent corruption.
- Group Assignment 5: Critically examine the relationship between effective leadership and development.
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