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What is the first principle of leadership?
Know yourself and seek self-improvement
What is the primary goal of good leadership and management practices?
To enhance organisational effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability
According to the principles of leadership, what should a leader do to ensure task accomplishment?
Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished
What is the importance of setting an example in leadership?
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What is the third principle of leadership?
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What is the role of a leader in relation to their workers?
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What is the significance of making sound and timely decisions in leadership?
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What is the outcome of developing a sense of responsibility in workers?
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What is the guiding principle of leadership that ensures decisions are not influenced by nepotism or favouritism?
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What is the key element of selfless service in public service?
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What is the purpose of declaring personal interests that may conflict with public duties?
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What is the main purpose of devolution in the Constitution of Kenya?
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What is the principle of leadership that promotes efficient use of resources?
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What is the relationship between constitutionalism and rule of law, according to the Constitution of Kenya?
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What is the guiding principle of leadership that promotes involvement of the people in policy making?
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What is the principle of public service that ensures transparency and provision of timely and accurate information?
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What are the national values and principles of governance mentioned in the Constitution?
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What is the principle of leadership that ensures accountability for administrative acts?
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What is the significance of Chapter Six of the Constitution 2010?
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What is the principle of public service that ensures discipline and commitment in service to the people?
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What is the purpose of the values and principles of public service outlined in Article 232 of the Constitution?
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What is the significance of Article 232 of the Constitution?
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What is the relationship between leadership and integrity, according to the Constitution of Kenya?
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What is the significance of good governance in the context of devolution?
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Study Notes
Principles of Leadership
- Know yourself and seek self-improvement
- Be technically proficient
- Seek responsibility
- Take responsibility for yourself
- Make sound and timely decisions
- Set the example
- Inspire a shared vision
- Enable others to act
- Challenge the process
- Encourage the heart
Leadership Competencies and Management Practices
- The objective of good leading and managing practices is to enhance organisational effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability
- National values and principles of governance include:
- Patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy, and participation of the people
- Human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination, and protection of the marginalised
- Good governance, integrity, transparency, and accountability
- Sustainable development
Devolution and Good Governance
- The Constitution introduces a devolved system of government, with the transfer of power and resources to county governments
- County governments are expected to promote good governance and responsive service delivery at the local level
Leadership and Integrity
- The Constitution of Kenya recognises that constitutionalism and rule of law depend on integrity in leadership and management
- Guiding principles of leadership and integrity include:
- Selfless service and honesty
- Accountability to the public for decisions and actions
- Discipline and commitment in service to the people
- Article 73(2) of the Constitution outlines the guiding principles of leadership and integrity
Values and Principles of Public Service
- Article 232(1) of the Constitution outlines the values and principles of public service, including:
- High standards of professional ethics
- Efficient, effective, and economic use of resources
- Responsive, prompt, effective, impartial, and equitable provision of services
- Involvement of the people in the process of policy making
- Accountability for administrative acts
- Transparency and provision to the public of timely, accurate information
- These values and principles apply to public service in all State organs in both levels of government, and all state corporations
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This quiz covers the principles and competencies of effective leadership, including self-awareness, decision-making, and inspiring others.
