Principles of Leadership
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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?

<p>It inspires others to follow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the third principle of leadership?

<p>Seek responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a leader in relation to their workers?

<p>To know them and look out for their well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of making sound and timely decisions in leadership?

<p>It enables effective decision-making and problem-solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of developing a sense of responsibility in workers?

<p>Workers become more accountable and motivated</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the guiding principle of leadership that ensures decisions are not influenced by nepotism or favouritism?

<p>Objectivity and impartiality in decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key element of selfless service in public service?

<p>Honesty in the execution of public duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of declaring personal interests that may conflict with public duties?

<p>To ensure accountability to the public for decisions and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of devolution in the Constitution of Kenya?

<p>To promote good governance and responsive service delivery at the local level</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of leadership that promotes efficient use of resources?

<p>Efficient, effective and economic use of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between constitutionalism and rule of law, according to the Constitution of Kenya?

<p>They depend on integrity in leadership and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the guiding principle of leadership that promotes involvement of the people in policy making?

<p>Involvement of the people in the process of policy making</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of public service that ensures transparency and provision of timely and accurate information?

<p>Transparency and provision to the public of timely, accurate information</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the national values and principles of governance mentioned in the Constitution?

<p>Patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people, among others</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of leadership that ensures accountability for administrative acts?

<p>Accountability for administrative acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Chapter Six of the Constitution 2010?

<p>It recognizes the importance of integrity in leadership and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of public service that ensures discipline and commitment in service to the people?

<p>Discipline and commitment in service to the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the values and principles of public service outlined in Article 232 of the Constitution?

<p>To guide the behavior of public servants in the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Article 232 of the Constitution?

<p>It outlines the values and principles of public service</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between leadership and integrity, according to the Constitution of Kenya?

<p>Leadership depends on integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of good governance in the context of devolution?

<p>It promotes responsive service delivery at the local level</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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