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What is a primary responsibility of the Leader role in interpersonal roles?
What is a primary responsibility of the Leader role in interpersonal roles?
Which role is responsible for maintaining a network of relationships with external individuals?
Which role is responsible for maintaining a network of relationships with external individuals?
What is NOT a function of the Figurehead role?
What is NOT a function of the Figurehead role?
In the context of information processing roles, what does the Monitor role primarily do?
In the context of information processing roles, what does the Monitor role primarily do?
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Which of the following is considered a Decision-Making role?
Which of the following is considered a Decision-Making role?
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Which of these roles involves coaching and advising employees?
Which of these roles involves coaching and advising employees?
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What is a key activity of the Resource Allocator role?
What is a key activity of the Resource Allocator role?
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What is the primary focus of the Disturbance Handler role?
What is the primary focus of the Disturbance Handler role?
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What does a high rating of a coworker (above 73) indicate in Fiedler's Contingency Model?
What does a high rating of a coworker (above 73) indicate in Fiedler's Contingency Model?
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In Fiedler's Contingency Model, what does 'Leader-Member Relations' assess?
In Fiedler's Contingency Model, what does 'Leader-Member Relations' assess?
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According to Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory, what does follower readiness include?
According to Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory, what does follower readiness include?
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What is a characteristic of 'in-groups' in Leader-Member Exchange Theory?
What is a characteristic of 'in-groups' in Leader-Member Exchange Theory?
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What type of leadership style is more likely favored by someone who rates their coworker below 54 in Fiedler's Model?
What type of leadership style is more likely favored by someone who rates their coworker below 54 in Fiedler's Model?
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In Fiedler's Contingency Model, what does 'Position Power' refer to?
In Fiedler's Contingency Model, what does 'Position Power' refer to?
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What is the preferred behavior of a leader as followers' readiness decreases in Hersey and Blanchard's theory?
What is the preferred behavior of a leader as followers' readiness decreases in Hersey and Blanchard's theory?
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Which group receives greater concern from the leader in Leader-Member Exchange Theory?
Which group receives greater concern from the leader in Leader-Member Exchange Theory?
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What is the primary focus of Trait Theory in leadership?
What is the primary focus of Trait Theory in leadership?
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Which of the following traits is NOT associated with effective leadership in Trait Theory?
Which of the following traits is NOT associated with effective leadership in Trait Theory?
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What is the main distinction made by Behavioral Theory compared to Trait Theory?
What is the main distinction made by Behavioral Theory compared to Trait Theory?
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How do Employee-Oriented Leaders primarily differ from Production-Oriented Leaders?
How do Employee-Oriented Leaders primarily differ from Production-Oriented Leaders?
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According to Contingency Theories, what is essential for effective leadership?
According to Contingency Theories, what is essential for effective leadership?
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Which of the following is a limitation of Trait Theory?
Which of the following is a limitation of Trait Theory?
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What does 'Initiating Structure' refer to in the context of Behavioral Theory?
What does 'Initiating Structure' refer to in the context of Behavioral Theory?
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Which leadership approach should a leader prioritize when dealing with a crisis situation?
Which leadership approach should a leader prioritize when dealing with a crisis situation?
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What is a potential downside of the autocratic management style?
What is a potential downside of the autocratic management style?
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Which leadership style involves delegating authority to employees and encourages their participation in decision-making?
Which leadership style involves delegating authority to employees and encourages their participation in decision-making?
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What is a common challenge encountered with laissez-faire management?
What is a common challenge encountered with laissez-faire management?
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Which characteristic is associated with transactional leadership?
Which characteristic is associated with transactional leadership?
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What defines a transformational leader's idealized influence?
What defines a transformational leader's idealized influence?
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In which situation would a laissez-faire management style be most effective?
In which situation would a laissez-faire management style be most effective?
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What is a key aspect of transformational leadership?
What is a key aspect of transformational leadership?
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How does autocratic management differ in decision-making from democratic management?
How does autocratic management differ in decision-making from democratic management?
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Which role involves transmitting information to superiors and external stakeholders?
Which role involves transmitting information to superiors and external stakeholders?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Disturbance Handler Role?
What is the primary responsibility of the Disturbance Handler Role?
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Which role focuses on identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation?
Which role focuses on identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation?
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In which role is a leader primarily responsible for managing budgets and scheduling?
In which role is a leader primarily responsible for managing budgets and scheduling?
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Which leadership role involves negotiating contracts with essential partners?
Which leadership role involves negotiating contracts with essential partners?
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What is a key task of the Disseminator Role?
What is a key task of the Disseminator Role?
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How does the Entrepreneur Role characterize its approach to tasks?
How does the Entrepreneur Role characterize its approach to tasks?
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Which of the following roles does NOT focus on direct information dissemination?
Which of the following roles does NOT focus on direct information dissemination?
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Study Notes
Cadet Training Course - Leadership
- Course instructor: Kwang Yong Wei
- Title: Area Staff Officer (Cadets)
- Organisation: St. John Ambulans Malaysia
- Location: Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara
What Is Leadership?
- Leadership is the ability to influence a group toward achieving goals.
- Management uses authority from a formal rank to get compliance from members.
Leadership Theories
- Trait Theory: Suggests effective leaders have inherent traits like intelligence, confidence, ambition, energy, desire to lead, honesty, integrity, self-confidence, intelligence, high self-monitoring, and job-relevant knowledge. However, no universal traits predict leadership in all situations nor is there clear evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship between traits and leadership.
- Behavioral Theory: Leaders differentiate themselves through specific behaviors, which can be taught. Contrasts with Trait Theory, which suggests leadership is innate.
- Contingency Theory: Effective leadership depends on the situation. Leaders must adapt their approach to meet the needs of followers and address specific challenges. Models within this category include Fiedler's Contingency Model, Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory, Leader-Member Exchange Theory, and The Path-Goal Theory.
Fiedler's Contingency Model
- Leader-Member Relations: The degree of trust, confidence, and respect subordinates have for their leader. Rated as "good" or "poor".
- Task Structure: The degree to which job assignments are structured and procedurized. Rated as "high" or "low".
- Position Power: The influence derived from one's formal position. Rated as "strong" or "weak".
- Leader effectiveness varies based on a combination of these three factors. Different leadership styles ("relationship-oriented" or "task-oriented") are more effective in different situations.
Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory (SLT)
- SLT focuses on followers' readiness, which involves both their ability and willingness.
- Four leadership styles depending on follower readiness: Directing, Coaching, Supporting, Delegating.
- Leaders should adjust approach based on follower's readiness.
Leader-Member Exchange Theory (LMX)
- Leaders create "in-groups" and "out-groups".
- Subordinates in in-groups receive more information and experience greater support from the leader than out-group members.
- In-group members show higher performance ratings, less turnover, and greater job satisfaction. This is influenced by personal compatibility, competence, and personality.
Path-Goal Theory
- Leader behavior, such as directive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and participative, impacts the environment and subordinate contingency factors (e.g., locus of control, experience, and perceived ability). This influences outcomes such as performance and satisfaction.
Leadership Styles
- Autocratic: Dictates orders and makes decisions without consultation; quick decision-making, but potentially decreases motivation and increases staff turnover.
- Democratic/Participative: Delegates authority, involves staff in decision-making; slower decision-making, but improves job satisfaction and motivation.
- Laissez-Faire: Sets tasks and gives complete freedom, works best with experienced self-starters; can lead to staff feeling lost and failing to meet goals.
- Transactional: Guides/motivates followers toward goals by clarifying roles and tasks; focused on rewards and punishments.
- Transformational: Provides individualized consideration and intellectual stimulation with charisma; focuses on inspiring and motivating workers.
Mintzberg's Managerial Roles
- Interpersonal Roles: Leader, Liaison, Figurehead. Leader: builds motivation and creates favorable conditions for efforts. Liaison: maintains relationships with external individuals/groups. Figurehead: performs symbolic duties.
- Information Processing Roles: Monitor, Disseminator, Spokesperson. Monitor: monitors internal/external forces for problems/opportunities. Disseminator: informs others on special information. Spokesperson: transmits information to superiors and external groups.
- Decision Making Roles: Entrepreneur, Disturbance Handler, Resource Allocator, Negotiator. Entrepreneur: identifies opportunities for improvement/innovation. Disturbance Handler: deals with crises (e.g., interpersonal conflicts). Resource Allocator: allocates resources. Negotiator: negotiates agreements with partners, suppliers, or consultants.
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Test your understanding of key leadership roles and theories in management. This quiz covers interpersonal roles, decision-making responsibilities, and models such as Fiedler's Contingency Model and Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory. Challenge your knowledge and see how well you understand effective leadership principles!
