Understanding Leadership Definitions

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What is leadership according to Livingston?

  • The process of influencing and supporting others to work enthusiastically towards achieving objectives
  • A dynamic process that deserves study
  • The art of influencing people to attain group objectives willingly (correct)
  • The quality of behavior of individuals guiding people in organized efforts

According to C.I. Bernard, what is a key aspect of leadership?

  • Providing direction, implementation, and motivation
  • Knowing human nature and organization well
  • Guiding people or their activities in organized efforts (correct)
  • Being a professional with good character traits

What is the 'BE, KNOW, DO' concept of Leadership?

  • Being ethical, knowing the four elements of leadership, and providing motivation
  • Being a follower, knowing human nature, and providing direction
  • Being respectful, knowing your job, and motivating others
  • Being professional, knowing yourself, and implementing strategies (correct)

Why is it important for a leader to have the respect of their followers?

<p>To convey a strong vision of the future (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key characteristic that must be present for leadership to exist?

<p>The presence of followers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of a leader's character and behavior on others?

<p>It can influence the works of others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a reciprocal relationship between a leader and followers, what is true?

<p>Both the leader and followers can influence each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major objectives of leadership in terms of ethics?

<p>To promote enthusiasm, loyalty, and devotional behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a leader derive power over his followers according to the text?

<p>Through organization hierarchy, superior knowledge, and experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nature of leadership involves becoming a leader because of positions held in an organization?

<p>Leadership as a Focal Person (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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