Leadership Competences

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What type of leader is likely to make sound and timely decisions?

Laissez-faire leader

Autocratic leader

Bureaucratic leader who relies on hierarchy

Democratic leader who uses good problem-solving tools (correct)

What is a key characteristic of a leader who promotes and harnesses diversity?

Having a limited set of expertise

Making decisions without input from others

Ignoring diverse perspectives and ideas

Accepting and valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences (correct)

What is a key benefit of leaders admitting mistakes?

It creates confusion among followers

It undermines the leader's authority

It makes leaders more relatable to followers (correct)

It shows weakness and lack of leadership skills

What is a critical skill for a leader to develop?

Intellectual and emotional understanding Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of successful leadership?

Valuing and listening to followers' ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is a major criticism of Laissez-Faire leadership style?

Leader is unable to exert authority Signup and view all the answers

What type of leader is likely to prioritize self-reflection and skill development?

Democratic leader who recognizes the need for self-improvement Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leadership style is most suitable for work involving serious safety risks?

Bureaucratic leadership style Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of Bureaucratic leadership style?

Work habits form that are hard to break Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a leader according to the Autocratic leadership style?

Enthusiasm and integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of Laissez-Faire leadership style?

People have the freedom to do what they want Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a leader who practices visioning?

They clearly state visions that subordinates and peers are motivated to accomplish Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a leader according to the Bureaucratic leadership style?

Fortitude and perceiving judgment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leadership styles is characterized by a lack of involvement in decision-making and allowing employees to make their own decisions?

Laissez-faire Leadership Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a leader's ability to handle conflicts effectively?

Focusing on solving problems without offending egos Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leadership styles is characterized by a high level of involvement in decision-making and a focus on rules and procedures?

Bureaucratic Leadership Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of a leader's ability to provide training and coaching to employees?

Maximized individual and organizational success Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leadership styles is characterized by a high level of employee involvement in decision-making and a focus on consensus-building?

Democratic Leadership Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is characterized by the involvement of all members in the formulation of policies?

Democratic Leadership style Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of the democratic leadership style?

Promotes higher degree of morale in followers Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is characterized by the dominating of followers' thinking and giving orders that must be obeyed?

Autocratic leadership style Signup and view all the answers

What is a major disadvantage of the democratic leadership style?

Involving followers delays decision-making process Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is characterized by a lack of involvement in the decision-making process by the leader?

Laisser-Faire leadership style Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is characterized by a strict adherence to rules and procedures?

Bureaucratic leadership style Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a democratic leader?

The leader tries to make each individual feel important Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Leadership Competencies

Visioning: Leaders create and set goals, motivating subordinates and peers to achieve visions.
Team Building: Leaders develop high-performance teams to collaborate on common missions or goals.
Win-Win Conflict Resolution: Leaders effectively handle conflicts, focusing on problem-solving without offending egos.
Accurate Quick Situation Assessment: Leaders take charge, making things happen on time.
Training/Coaching: Leaders provide performance feedback, coaching, and career development assistance to maximize individual and organizational success.
Commitment to Employee Involvement: Leaders bring employees into decision-making and planning processes, empowering them with authority.

Principles of Leadership

A leader must understand the value of listening to discover new ideas and lead effectively.
A leader must understand and develop their skills, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, and working to improve.
A leader must promote and harness diversity to accept diverse backgrounds and experiences, and utilize different skills and perspectives.
A leader must be technically proficient, knowing their job and employees' jobs.
A leader must make sound and timely decisions using good problem-solving, decision-making, and planning tools.

Leadership Styles

Laissez-Faire Leadership Style: Leaders give freedom to employees, promoting innovation and creativity, but may become mere figureheads.
Bureaucratic Leadership Style: Leaders work by the book, ensuring staff follow procedures accurately, but may lead to work habits that are hard to break and staff losing interest.
Autocratic Leadership Style: Leaders prioritize their own interests, but may not consider the needs of their followers.
Democratic Leadership Style: Leaders involve followers in decision-making, promoting higher morale, innovation, and discipline, but may delay decision-making processes.

Leadership Attributes

Character: Enthusiasm, integrity, self-renewal, dedication, trust, honesty, charisma.
Analysis: Fortitude, listening, perceiving judgment.
Accomplishment: Performance, boldness, team building, risk.
Effective communication: Keeping people informed, knowing how to communicate with employees, senior management, and other key people.
Building solid teams: Training people as a team, rather than just a group of individuals doing their jobs.

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This quiz assesses a leader's ability to inspire and serve others, build high-performance teams, and create a clear vision to achieve common goals. It evaluates leadership competencies such as visioning, team building, and collaboration.