33 Questions
Which is not a foundational benefit of good communication and motivation techniques?
Magnify his/her achievements
According to the characteristics of a leader, which action should they avoid?
Magnifying achievements
Which action is crucial for transformational leaders to create change?
Becoming a strong role model to their followers
What does a democratic leadership style entail when assigning tasks?
Asking followers to suggest the due date for a task
Who stated that no one can possess all leadership qualities?
Zeitchik, (2012)
What are the foundations of leadership?
Good communication and motivation techniques
A leader asking their followers to suggest a due date for a task represents which leadership style?
Democratic
To foster change, transformational leaders should:
Value other group members' opinions
A leader should not:
Magnify his/her achievements
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"?
Stoner, (1978)
Which of the following is not a principle of leadership?
Dictatorial Power
Which characteristic is associated with Democratic Leadership style?
Split Power
Which of the following statements is false about leadership?
When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and defined
According to the definitions of leadership, what is leadership more associated with?
Change
What is Mohamed doing as a leader when he sets high goals and gets involved in the process?
Leading by example
Which principle of leadership involves taking responsibility for one's actions?
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
Which of the following is NOT required for competence in Leadership?
Abilities, knowledge and power
Which type of power is essential for achieving organizational goals?
Referent power
Which of the following is NOT a thematic area of leadership qualities?
Encouragement
Which combination accurately describes the thematic areas of leadership qualities?
Character, Analysis, Accomplishment and Interaction
What is necessary for competence in leadership?
Knowledge, Skills, and Authority
Referent power in leadership involves?
Earning trust and respect to lead
Which of the following competencies are shown in the following except?
Train your people as a team
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.
Leadership
Which of the following is the hierarchy of the levels of leadership?
Position-Permission-Production-People Development-Pinnacle
The development of a Country, Organisation, Business and Institutions does not depend on good leadership?
False
Which of the following is an example of a Democratic style of Leadership?
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Which of the following is not a part of Commitment to Employee Involvement?
Enforcing strict attendance policies
What must a leader always keep in mind?
Always lead with the objectives in mind.
Which quality is demonstrated by a leader who is honest in speech and upright in character?
Integrity
What does leadership by example entail?
Being a role model to your team
By which other name is the Traits theory known?
Great man Theory
Which of the following is not a dimension of the Transformational Theory?
Employee-Oriented
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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