Ch 1 Supervisors Role (A.I. questions)

Question 1

What is leadership?

Answer 1

Leadership may be defined as the art of influencing, directing, guiding, and controlling others to obtain their willing obedience, confidence, respect, and loyal cooperation in accomplishing an objective.

Question 2

What binds a group together in leadership?

Answer 2

The human factor binds a group together and motivates it toward goals.

Question 3

Is leadership just a grant of authority?

Answer 3

No, leadership involves more than just a grant of authority.

Question 4

What is the distinction between yielding and following?

Answer 4

When men obey because of fear, they are yielding, which leads to grudging obedience. When men follow willingly, they do so because they want to do what a leader wishes.

Question 5

How does a leader motivate a group?

Answer 5

A leader stimulates, motivates, and inspires the group to follow willingly, even eagerly.

Question 6

What is the role of authority in leadership?

Answer 6

An authority pushes and drives men who yield and obey out of fear of consequences.

Question 7

Are there different levels of leadership proficiency?

Answer 7

Yes, there are as many levels of leadership proficiency as there are leaders.

Question 8

What influences organizational effectiveness?

Answer 8

There is a close positive correlation between organizational effectiveness and the abilities of supervisors to skillfully apply proven principles of leadership.