Questions and Answers
What is the leader as steward responsible for?
Custodian of values and resources
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the leader as visionary role?
Ensuring consistency between philosophy and actions
What does the leader as citizen role emphasize?
Addressing societal problems and demonstrating caring behavior
Which role focuses on interaction with stakeholders and engagement?
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What role in the model is responsible for facilitating relational processes with and among stakeholders?
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What is the primary focus of leaders acting as change agents?
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Which role focuses on ensuring that systems and processes are fair and inclusive?
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What is the primary responsibility of a communicator leader according to the text?
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In contrast to transformational leadership theory, how is change seen by leaders acting as change agents?
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Which role among the model's roles is not immediately relevant for handling a crisis situation?
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Study Notes
Normative Leadership Roles
- Leader as steward: custodian of values and resources with a strong ethical decision-making compass, protects and ensures consistency between organizational philosophy and actions.
- Leader as visionary: has foresight and a long-term perspective, motivates and inspires followers through a clear sense of purpose directed towards all stakeholders.
- Leader as citizen: recognizes business as part of society, demonstrates caring behavior aimed at the well-being of local and global communities impacted by business operations.
Relational Leadership Roles
- Leader as servant: cares about the needs and interests of internal and external followers, shows high relational intelligence when interacting with stakeholders.
- Leader as weaver/boundary spanner: takes on boundary-spanning roles at the interface of firm and external stakeholders, navigates dynamic webs of relations.
- Leader as communicator: articulates the purpose and vision of the firm, provides direction to followers, interacts with stakeholders, and mitigates conflicts of interest.
Additional Leadership Roles
- Leader as change agent: initiates change to build and cultivate responsible business, not as an end in itself.
- Leader as architect: ensures a moral infrastructure is in place, systems and processes are fair and inclusive.
- Leader as coach: supports followers in achieving individual and organizational objectives, engages with the community.
Key Takeaways
- These leadership roles are particularly relevant for addressing stakeholder interaction and engagement, and contributing to positive and sustainable change.
- The roles of architect and coach are not immediately relevant for handling crisis situations but are crucial for organizational development.
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