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What is often involved in leadership roles?
What is often involved in leadership roles?
Who usually handles leadership roles in technical work?
Who usually handles leadership roles in technical work?
What is required for leaders to address adaptive challenges?
What is required for leaders to address adaptive challenges?
What is an important aspect of leadership in technical work?
What is an important aspect of leadership in technical work?
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Why is leadership required at all levels?
Why is leadership required at all levels?
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What do leaders need to do to address adaptive challenges?
What do leaders need to do to address adaptive challenges?
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What is a crucial aspect of running for office or staying in office?
What is a crucial aspect of running for office or staying in office?
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What refers to an individual's own principles regarding right and wrong?
What refers to an individual's own principles regarding right and wrong?
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What does ethics refer to in the context of leadership?
What does ethics refer to in the context of leadership?
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What is the first step in ethical dilemma resolution?
What is the first step in ethical dilemma resolution?
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What is accountability in the context of leadership?
What is accountability in the context of leadership?
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What is responsiveness in the context of leadership?
What is responsiveness in the context of leadership?
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What is the primary focus of leadership theory?
What is the primary focus of leadership theory?
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What is integrity in the context of leadership?
What is integrity in the context of leadership?
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What is the primary focus of individuals who think politically?
What is the primary focus of individuals who think politically?
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What is the goal of orchestrating the conflict in ethical leadership?
What is the goal of orchestrating the conflict in ethical leadership?
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What is the key principle of 'Give the Work Back' in ethical leadership?
What is the key principle of 'Give the Work Back' in ethical leadership?
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What is the primary objective of 'Hold Steady' in ethical leadership?
What is the primary objective of 'Hold Steady' in ethical leadership?
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What is the primary focus of resonant leadership?
What is the primary focus of resonant leadership?
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What is the primary objective of the Practice of Ethical Leadership in Public Service?
What is the primary objective of the Practice of Ethical Leadership in Public Service?
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What is ethics primarily concerned with?
What is ethics primarily concerned with?
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What is a key concept in ethics?
What is a key concept in ethics?
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What is the focus of servant leadership?
What is the focus of servant leadership?
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What is the primary goal of a servant leader?
What is the primary goal of a servant leader?
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What is the definition of a hero in heroic leadership?
What is the definition of a hero in heroic leadership?
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What is the key principle of heroic leadership?
What is the key principle of heroic leadership?
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What is the primary characteristic of a servant leader?
What is the primary characteristic of a servant leader?
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What is the pinnacle of leadership according to Chris Lowney?
What is the pinnacle of leadership according to Chris Lowney?
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What is the focus of heroic leadership?
What is the focus of heroic leadership?
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What is the key difference between servant leadership and heroic leadership?
What is the key difference between servant leadership and heroic leadership?
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What is a characteristic of a MAGIS leader?
What is a characteristic of a MAGIS leader?
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What is a key aspect of Resonant Leadership Theory?
What is a key aspect of Resonant Leadership Theory?
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What is the primary goal of a leader in a Southeast Asian culture?
What is the primary goal of a leader in a Southeast Asian culture?
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What is a key component of the patriarchal system?
What is a key component of the patriarchal system?
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What is the primary role of a leader in a paternalistic system?
What is the primary role of a leader in a paternalistic system?
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What is the importance of filial piety in Southeast Asian cultures?
What is the importance of filial piety in Southeast Asian cultures?
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What is the significance of Pakikipagkapwa-tao in Southeast Asian leadership?
What is the significance of Pakikipagkapwa-tao in Southeast Asian leadership?
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What is a key requirement for effective leadership in Southeast Asian cultures?
What is a key requirement for effective leadership in Southeast Asian cultures?
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What is the primary focus of a leader in a collectivist culture?
What is the primary focus of a leader in a collectivist culture?
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What is the significance of Hiya in Southeast Asian cultures?
What is the significance of Hiya in Southeast Asian cultures?
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Technical problems have well-established solutions.
Technical problems have well-established solutions.
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Adaptive problems have readily apparent solutions.
Adaptive problems have readily apparent solutions.
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Technical problems are often complex and ambiguous.
Technical problems are often complex and ambiguous.
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Leadership is primarily shaped by innate abilities, not experiences.
Leadership is primarily shaped by innate abilities, not experiences.
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Adaptive solutions can often be implemented quickly.
Adaptive solutions can often be implemented quickly.
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Adaptive challenges can be solved by experts or authorities.
Adaptive challenges can be solved by experts or authorities.
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Technical problems have clear, known solutions.
Technical problems have clear, known solutions.
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Technical problems involve long-standing issues.
Technical problems involve long-standing issues.
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Adaptive problems have clear step-by-step solutions.
Adaptive problems have clear step-by-step solutions.
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Leadership involves setting norms and resolving conflicts.
Leadership involves setting norms and resolving conflicts.
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Honest communication is essential for leadership development.
Honest communication is essential for leadership development.
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Leadership is solely determined by personal preferences.
Leadership is solely determined by personal preferences.
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Adaptive challenges require a quick, common solution.
Adaptive challenges require a quick, common solution.
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Leadership development requires learning attitudes and habits.
Leadership development requires learning attitudes and habits.
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Resistance and conflict are typically associated with technical work.
Resistance and conflict are typically associated with technical work.
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Learning and experimentation are primarily about mastering existing knowledge and skills.
Learning and experimentation are primarily about mastering existing knowledge and skills.
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There is usually room for experimentation and innovation in technical work.
There is usually room for experimentation and innovation in technical work.
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Adaptive challenges require people to let go of old habits or embrace new perspectives.
Adaptive challenges require people to let go of old habits or embrace new perspectives.
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Leadership roles typically involve less resistance and conflict.
Leadership roles typically involve less resistance and conflict.
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Technical work involves exploration of new ideas and experimentation.
Technical work involves exploration of new ideas and experimentation.
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The concept of 'spirit' refers to the physical essence or energy that animates living beings.
The concept of 'spirit' refers to the physical essence or energy that animates living beings.
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Spirituality encompasses the search for meaning, purpose, and connection to something greater than oneself.
Spirituality encompasses the search for meaning, purpose, and connection to something greater than oneself.
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The spirit of leadership refers to the personal qualities and behaviors exhibited by individual leaders.
The spirit of leadership refers to the personal qualities and behaviors exhibited by individual leaders.
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The 'spirit in leadership' focuses on the collective values and norms that shape leadership practices within an organization.
The 'spirit in leadership' focuses on the collective values and norms that shape leadership practices within an organization.
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Both 'spirit in leadership' and 'spirit of leadership' are important considerations for understanding and cultivating effective leadership.
Both 'spirit in leadership' and 'spirit of leadership' are important considerations for understanding and cultivating effective leadership.
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The concept of 'spirit' is only relevant to leadership practices in religious organizations.
The concept of 'spirit' is only relevant to leadership practices in religious organizations.
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The spirit of leadership is characterized by the presence of negative attributes such as manipulation and exploitation.
The spirit of leadership is characterized by the presence of negative attributes such as manipulation and exploitation.
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The concept of 'spirituality' is interchangeable with the concept of 'spirit' in the context of leadership.
The concept of 'spirituality' is interchangeable with the concept of 'spirit' in the context of leadership.
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In Personalism, loyalties are to the organization, system, or performance.
In Personalism, loyalties are to the organization, system, or performance.
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Moral Leadership involves a leader possessing values and acting with inhumanity.
Moral Leadership involves a leader possessing values and acting with inhumanity.
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Conflict Diffusion involves escalating conflicts to build harmony.
Conflict Diffusion involves escalating conflicts to build harmony.
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Aloofness and Social Distance involve regular everyday interaction between the leader and constituents.
Aloofness and Social Distance involve regular everyday interaction between the leader and constituents.
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Centralization involves involving subordinates in decision-making.
Centralization involves involving subordinates in decision-making.
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Secrecy involves sharing information with subordinates.
Secrecy involves sharing information with subordinates.
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Patronage and Nepotism involve promoting fairness and equality.
Patronage and Nepotism involve promoting fairness and equality.
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Cliquism and Political Manipulation involve building trust and transparency.
Cliquism and Political Manipulation involve building trust and transparency.
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Study Notes
Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making
- Involves challenging assumptions and testing new approaches, requiring leadership at all levels to bring about changes in behavior, attitudes, and beliefs
- Leadership in technical work is about coordinating and overseeing the implementation of known solutions, while adaptive challenges require mobilizing people to address them collectively
Resonant Leadership
- Involves taking the heat rather than restoring the status quo, focusing attention on the issue, and learning from resistance and factions that emerge
- Requires creating and nurturing networks of people to call on, work with, and engage in addressing the issue at hand
Orchestrate the Conflict
- Surfacing relevant conflicts and acknowledging unacknowledged differences in perspectives, visions, values, and views is essential
Give the Work Back
- Involves placing the work where it belongs, not providing answers from a position of formal authority, and being willing to be part of the challenge rather than directing its solution
Hold Steady
- Requires the ability to observe and learn from resistance and factions that emerge, focusing attention on the issue, and letting the issue ripen
Principles of Ethical Leadership
- Ethics refers to the principles, values, and standards of conduct that guide individuals and organizations in determining what is right, fair, and morally acceptable behavior
- Ethics provides a framework for evaluating and making decisions that consider the impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole
Morals, Morality, and Ethics
- Morals refer to an individual's own principles regarding right and wrong
- Ethics refers to rules provided by an external source, such as codes of conduct in workplaces or principles in religion
The ALIR: Imperatives of Ethical Reasoning
- Accountability: the readiness or preparedness to give an explanation or justification to stakeholders for one's judgments, intentions, and actions
- Legality: the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; adherence to or observance of the law
- Integrity: consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, and principles, expectations, and outcomes
- Responsiveness: ensuring that citizens are served helpfully, responsibly, and in a timely manner by government agencies and officials
Steps in Ethical Dilemma Resolution
- Determine the facts
- Identify the stakeholders
- Articulate the dilemma
- List the alternatives and options
- Compare options with principles or values
- Weigh the consequences
- Make a decision
Leadership Theories
Servant Leadership Theory
- The most effective leaders are servants of their people
- Gets results for their organization through wholehearted attention to their followers and followers' needs
- Emphasizes collaboration, trust, empathy, and ethics
Heroic Leadership Theory
- Founded on the principles of heroism, which involves voluntarily taking actions that are deemed exceptionally good or directed toward serving a noble principle or the greater good
- A hero is defined as an individual who makes a significant sacrifice and takes a great risk
Resonant Leadership Theory
- Reinforcing sound by moving on the same wavelength, having a positive effect on the emotional states of people around them
- Leaders have the power to impact the emotional states of people around them, using their emotional intelligence to direct feelings to help a group meet its goals
Leadership and Culture
- Culture is a system of learned and shared beliefs, language, norms, values, and symbols that groups use to identify themselves and provide a framework within which to live and work
- Leadership and headship are interchangeable terms in Southeast Asian cultures
The Concept of Spirit
- Spirit refers to the non-physical essence or energy that animates living beings.
- Spirituality encompasses the subjective pursuit of meaning, connection, and personal growth.
The Spirit of Leadership
- Emphasizes the qualities, attitudes, and behaviors that leaders embody in their actions and interactions with others.
- Refers to the presence of positive attributes such as inspiration, empathy, integrity, and vision within the leader themselves.
- Encompasses the collective values, norms, and beliefs that shape how leadership is understood and practiced within a particular context.
Spirit in/of Leadership
- "Spirit IN leadership" focuses on the qualities exhibited by individual leaders.
- "Spirit OF leadership" encompasses the broader context and culture that influence how leadership is perceived and practiced within a group or organization.
- Both are important considerations for understanding and cultivating effective leadership within any setting.
Counter-Proposition
- Leadership is not just a role, but a dynamic journey shaped by experiences and self-reflection.
- To improve competency, commitment, and character, engage others in action, conversations that challenge assumptions, foster honest communication, and weave together diverse viewpoints to foster shared understanding and stakeholder engagement.
Adaptive Challenges
- No adequate response has yet been developed.
- Requires learning attitudes and habits/behavior.
- Compared to technical problems, adaptive challenges require learning, imagination, and discernment by the organization or community.
Leadership Practice
- Centralization: patriarchal right to decide what is best for the organization, limiting involvement of subordinates in decision-making.
- Secrecy: didactic leadership, non-sharing of information.
- Protection of dominance: seeking to protect one's position through various tactics.
- Non-emotional ties, social distance: preventing development of emotional bonding, shielding and protecting leader's dignity, mystery, and authority.
Leadership Strategies and Tactics
- Reputation-building: promoting one's reputation, building up good relationships.
- Non-specific intentions: not explicit to subordinates in revealing what is expected or the lines of action intended to pursue.
- Avoidance of formality: not setting clear boundaries, refusing to create explicit agreements about how the leader-follower relationship will be defined.
- Patronage & nepotism: using power and resources to dispense favors, placing family members, kin, close friends in key positions.
- Cliques, political manipulation: using divide-and-rule tactics, manipulating and being manipulated through followers.
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This quiz explores the role of moral values and ideals in driving organizational change, both within individual organizations and in the broader society.
