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Which is not a foundational benefit of good communication and motivation techniques?
Which is not a foundational benefit of good communication and motivation techniques?
- Magnify his/her achievements (correct)
- Are helpful to your leadership role
- Are the foundations of leadership
- Will earn you respect from your subordinates
According to the characteristics of a leader, which action should they avoid?
According to the characteristics of a leader, which action should they avoid?
- Being confident
- Magnifying achievements (correct)
- Receiving motivation
- Giving advice
Which action is crucial for transformational leaders to create change?
Which action is crucial for transformational leaders to create change?
- Focusing on the task at hand
- Becoming a strong role model to their followers (correct)
- Allowing followers to work on their own
- Valuing other group members’ opinions
What does a democratic leadership style entail when assigning tasks?
What does a democratic leadership style entail when assigning tasks?
Who stated that no one can possess all leadership qualities?
Who stated that no one can possess all leadership qualities?
What are the foundations of leadership?
What are the foundations of leadership?
A leader asking their followers to suggest a due date for a task represents which leadership style?
A leader asking their followers to suggest a due date for a task represents which leadership style?
To foster change, transformational leaders should:
To foster change, transformational leaders should:
A leader should not:
A leader should not:
Who said, "Every leader has an urge to lead, inspire, and contribute to the greater good. And this is why you need the right leadership qualities to guide you. No one can own all of these leadership qualities"?
Who said, "Every leader has an urge to lead, inspire, and contribute to the greater good. And this is why you need the right leadership qualities to guide you. No one can own all of these leadership qualities"?
Which of the following is not a principle of leadership?
Which of the following is not a principle of leadership?
Which characteristic is associated with Democratic Leadership style?
Which characteristic is associated with Democratic Leadership style?
Which of the following statements is false about leadership?
Which of the following statements is false about leadership?
According to the definitions of leadership, what is leadership more associated with?
According to the definitions of leadership, what is leadership more associated with?
What is Mohamed doing as a leader when he sets high goals and gets involved in the process?
What is Mohamed doing as a leader when he sets high goals and gets involved in the process?
Which principle of leadership involves taking responsibility for one's actions?
Which principle of leadership involves taking responsibility for one's actions?
Which of the following is NOT required for competence in Leadership?
Which of the following is NOT required for competence in Leadership?
Which type of power is essential for achieving organizational goals?
Which type of power is essential for achieving organizational goals?
Which of the following is NOT a thematic area of leadership qualities?
Which of the following is NOT a thematic area of leadership qualities?
Which combination accurately describes the thematic areas of leadership qualities?
Which combination accurately describes the thematic areas of leadership qualities?
What is necessary for competence in leadership?
What is necessary for competence in leadership?
Referent power in leadership involves?
Referent power in leadership involves?
Which of the following competencies are shown in the following except?
Which of the following competencies are shown in the following except?
There is nothing as elusive as ______ all the money in the world can make you rich, and all the power in the world can make you strong, but these things can never make you a leader.
There is nothing as elusive as ______ all the money in the world can make you rich, and all the power in the world can make you strong, but these things can never make you a leader.
Which of the following is the hierarchy of the levels of leadership?
Which of the following is the hierarchy of the levels of leadership?
The development of a Country, Organisation, Business and Institutions does not depend on good leadership?
The development of a Country, Organisation, Business and Institutions does not depend on good leadership?
Which of the following is an example of a Democratic style of Leadership?
Which of the following is an example of a Democratic style of Leadership?
Which of the following is not a part of Commitment to Employee Involvement?
Which of the following is not a part of Commitment to Employee Involvement?
What must a leader always keep in mind?
What must a leader always keep in mind?
Which quality is demonstrated by a leader who is honest in speech and upright in character?
Which quality is demonstrated by a leader who is honest in speech and upright in character?
What does leadership by example entail?
What does leadership by example entail?
By which other name is the Traits theory known?
By which other name is the Traits theory known?
Which of the following is not a dimension of the Transformational Theory?
Which of the following is not a dimension of the Transformational Theory?
Study Notes
Leadership Principles
- A leader must always lead with the objectives in mind
- Leadership requires honesty in speech and upright character, exhibiting integrity
- Leadership by example means being a role model to your team
Leadership Styles
- Good communication and motivation techniques are the foundations of leadership
- A leader should not magnify their achievements or receive motivation
- Transformational leaders create change by valuing other group members' opinions, focusing on the task at hand, allowing followers to work on their own, and becoming a strong role model
- Democratic leadership style involves involving followers in decision-making, such as asking for their input on due dates for tasks
Leadership Theories
- The Traits theory is also known as the Great Man Theory
- The Transformational Theory is a recent theory that requires dimensions such as Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, and others
Leadership Characteristics
- Leaders must know themselves and seek self-improvement
- Leaders should be technically proficient and take responsibility for their actions
- Democratic leaders are characterized by being genuine and not having dictatorial power
- Leadership is more associated with change than consistency, paperwork, or planning
Quotes and Authors
- "Every leader has an urge to lead, inspire, and contribute to the greater good...And this is why you need the right leadership qualities to guide you. No one can own all of these leadership qualities" - Stoner, (1978)
- "There is nothing as elusive as leadership...all the money in the world can make you rich, and all the power in the world can make you strong, but these things can never make you a leader" - Dr. Myles Munroe
Leadership Hierarchy
- The hierarchy of levels of leadership is: Position-Permission-Production-People Development-Pinnacle
Importance of Leadership
- The development of a country, organization, business, and institutions depends on good leadership
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Test your knowledge on essential leadership principles, including decision-making, character, and leadership by example.
