Chapter 2

Question 1

Traits

Answer 1

A distinguishing feature in character, appearance, habit or portrayal.

Question 2

Personality

Answer 2

A distinctive character or qualities of a person, personal existence or identity, being a person.

Question 3

Skill

Answer 3

Expertness, a practised ability, facility in an action.

Question 4

Style

Answer 4

A kind or a sort, a manner of doing, a distinctive manner of a person.

Question 5

Intelligence

Answer 5

Understanding, a quickness of understanding.

Question 6

Survival bias

Answer 6

The bias which is created when we only study objects which have lasted the process.

Question 7

“Great man theory”

Answer 7

Traditionally it’s been said that people are born leaders with certain traits.

Question 8

The major leadership traits

Northouse

Answer 8

Intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity, sociability

Question 9

Intrinsic traits

Xu

Answer 9

Modern view that traits can change in intensity.

Question 10

Extrinsic traits

Xu

Answer 10

Modern view that traits can be replaced with others over time.

Question 11

Big five

Answer 11

Personality theory with background in trait theory. There are five traits (conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness, extraversion) that are important in describing the personality and we have different degrees of them. Some are more beneficial for leadership.

Question 12

Conscientiousness

Answer 12

Controlled by one’s inner sense of what’s right, principled, self discipline

Question 13

Agreeableness

Answer 13

These people are more friendly, cooperative and compassionate.

Question 14

Neuroticism

Answer 14

Personality trait that relates to ones emotional stability and degree of negative emotions.

Question 15

Openness

Answer 15

Personality trait for those that enjoy new experiences.

Question 16

Extraversion

Answer 16

People with this trait receives energy from interactions with others rather than from within themselves.

Question 17

Leadership style across hierarchical levels

Answer 17

Studies have shown that leadership at higher levels are more delegating and participative than on lower levels.

Question 18

Directive

Answer 18

The leader informs the followers the specifics on what to do and what is expected of them. They also ensures that they work to capacity and reassign tasks if needed.

Question 19

Consultative

Answer 19

The leader makes the decisions after consulting with the followers about their opinions, feelings and ideas of the matter.

Question 20

Participative

Answer 20

The leader and followers participates as equals in the decision making. They discuss and analyses the problem and make a decision as a group.

Question 21

Delegative

Answer 21

The leader informs about the problems and needs and what conditions that are to be met as well as give suggestions. However it’s up to the followers to decide.

Question 22

Three skills model

Answer 22

At higher levels in the hierarchy conceptual skills (see the enterprise as a whole) becomes more important as technical skills (understanding of methods, processes) becomes less important. Human skills (work as an efficient group member) are consistently important.

Question 23

The system model of leadership

Answer 23

The model explains the leadership intensity needed on different levels. At lower levels little is needed. Middle level HR-skills are important and admin. procedures are implemented. At higher levels administrative policies are created.

Question 24

Stratified system theory

Answer 24

Lol kolla upp denna

Question 25

Cognitive intelligence

Answer 25

The ability to perceive understand information, reason with it, imagine possibilities, use intuition and imagination, make judgements, solve problems and make decisions

Question 26

Spiritual intelligence

Answer 26

The ability to understand that people have a need for meaning and value in what they do and to respond to that need.

Question 27

Emotional intelligence

Answer 27

A deep understanding of ones feelings, exercise self-control and to respond to others in appropriate ways inorder to motivate and inspire.
self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, social skills, empathy

Question 28

Behavioural ability

Answer 28

Using and responding to emotion, communicating in other ways, using personal power and style depending on situation