Question 1

What is being described here? An approach to leadership which places emphasis on honesty, integrity and high ethical standards.&#10;A) Post-heroic leadership&#10;B) Supportive leadership&#10;C) Respectful leadership&#10;D) Authentic leadership

Accepted Answer

Authentic leadership places emphasis on honesty, transparency, and holding high ethical standards. This type of leadership focuses on self-awareness, building relationships, and creating a positive work environment. It promotes trust and openness among employees, leading to increased motivation and productivity.

Question 2

Which of the following does not feature in Daniel Goleman's conception of emotional intelligence?&#10;A) Self-awareness&#10;B) Self-regulation&#10;C) Empathy&#10;D) Therapy skills

Accepted Answer

Therapy skills are not a part of Daniel Goleman's conception of emotional intelligence. His model includes self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, and motivation.

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between 'management' and 'leadership'?&#10;A) Leadership is the same thing as management&#10;B) Management and leadership are wholly separate types of activity&#10;C) Leadership is part of most management roles&#10;D) Management is upwards in its orientation while leadership is downwards

Accepted Answer

While management and leadership are different, they are often considered complementary. Management typically involves planning, organizing, controlling, and directing resources, while leadership involves inspiring and guiding individuals or groups towards a common goal. Many management roles also incorporate leadership responsibilities, making it common for the two to be intertwined to some degree. However, it is important to note that leadership can also exist outside of traditional management roles.

Question 4

What are the four styles of leadership identified by Blake and Mouton?&#10;A) Country-club, team, impoverished, authority-compliance&#10;B) Country club, supportive, impoverished, democratic&#10;C) Supportive, democratic, team, authority-compliance&#10;D) Supportive, team, democratic, impoverished

Accepted Answer

Blake and Mouton identified four styles of leadership as country-club, team, impoverished, and authority-compliance.

Question 5

Which leadership theory from Hersey and Blanchard suggests that leaders can adapt their style to meet the demands of the environment/followers?&#10;A) Contingency theory&#10;B) Situational leadership&#10;C) The managerial grid&#10;D) Empowering leadership

Accepted Answer

Situational leadership theory from Hersey and Blanchard suggests that leaders can adapt their style to meet the demands of the environment/followers. The theory proposes that a leader's effectiveness depends on their ability to adapt their leadership style to the developmental level of their followers. This means that leaders must be able to diagnose the developmental level of their followers and adjust their leadership style accordingly.

Question 6

What is being described here? A situation in which leaders at all levels of the organisation concentrate on empowering others, often by supporting them and removing barriers to their performance, so that they may fulfil their potential.

A) Transformative leadership
B) Post-heroic leadership
C) Democratic leadership
D) Respectful leadership

Accepted Answer

This describes post-heroic leadership, which focuses on empowering others rather than just individual heroic leaders. It involves creating a culture that values collaboration, learning, and development for everyone in the organization.

Deck 10: Leadership