Leadership

Question 1

Leadership - definition

Answer 1

Ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute

Question 2

Shared leadership

Answer 2

Leadership is seen as a set of roles, not a position assigned to one person

Question 3

Elements of transformational leadership

Answer 3

-develop a strategic vision
-model the vision
-encourage experimentation
-build commitment to the vision

Question 4

Step 1- develop the vision

Answer 4

-use symbols, metaphors
-communicate with passion, sincerity

Question 5

Step 2- Model the vision

Answer 5

-enact the vision
-symbolize and demonstrate the vision

Question 6

Step 3- encourage experimentation

Answer 6

-encourage questioning current practices
-support a learning orientation to discover new practices

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Step 4- build commitment to the vision

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-commitment built from communicating and experimenting
-commitment built from rewards, celebrations

Question 8

Task-oriented behaviour

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-assign tasks, clarify responsibilities
-set goals and deadlines
-establish work procedures, plan for the future

Question 9

People-oriented behaviours

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-show interest in others as people
-listen to employee opinions/ideas
-make the workplace pleasant
-recognize people’s contributions

Question 10

Servant leadership

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-serving followers toward their needs, personal development and growth
-motto is to serve

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Path-goal leadership styles

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-directive
-supportive
-participative
-achievement-oriented

Question 12

Directive leaders

Answer 12

Informs people of expectations, gives guidance

Question 13

Supportive leaders

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-provides psychological support
-makes work more pleasant

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Participative leaders

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Consults with employees, includes them in decision-making

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Achievement-oriented leaders

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-sets challenging goals
-expects people to perform at highest level
-constantly seeking improvement

Question 16

Task non-routine and employees not experienced

Answer 16

Directive leadership is used

Question 17

High skill and experience

Answer 17

Participative/achievement-oriented leadership is used

Question 18

Low skill and experience

Answer 18

Directive/supportive leadership is used

Question 19

Internal locus of control

Answer 19

Participative/achievement oriented leadership is used

Question 20

External locus of control

Answer 20

Directive/supportive leadership is used

Question 21

Task non-routine and employees are experienced

Answer 21

Participative leadership is used

Question 22

Routine tasks

Answer 22

Supportive leadership is used

Question 23

Team cohesion is low

Answer 23

Supportive/directive leadership is used