Session 8 - Leadership

Question 1

Trait Theory of Leadership

Answer 1

“Great Man”, born not made, leadership is a trait

Question 2

Situational (Fiedler’s Contingency Model)

Answer 2

Effectiveness of a particular style depends on the situation

Question 3

Transactional

Answer 3

Managers appointed, reward motivation, short-term, cope, behavioural/situational theories.
NOT REQUIRED: personal example/risk, high emotional style, high energy

Question 4

Transformational

Answer 4

Leaders emerge & inspire, and are long-term, creative & charismatic. REQUIRED:

• personal risk
• lead by example
• high emotional style
• high energy

Question 5

Charismatic Leadership

Answer 5

• Followers attribute heroic abilities when observing certain behaviour
• Best with:
  
  • Ideological component and/or
  • Environment contains high degree of stress / uncertainty
• Too much can be a bad thing

Question 6

Shared Leadership

Answer 6

Simultaneous, ongoing, mutual influence process in which people share responsibilities for leading.
Suitable for:
- high complexity
- high interdependence
REQUIRES: high creativity

Question 7

Servant Leadership

Answer 7

• Philosophy more than a theory
• Leader focuses on increased service to others rather than themself

Question 8

Level 5 Leadership

Answer 8

1. High performing IC
2. Contributing team member
3. Competent manager
4. Effective leader
5. Executive

Question 9

EI Leadership Style - Demmands Compliance

Answer 9

Coercive

Question 10

EI Leadership Style - Mobilize towards a vision

Answer 10

Authoritative

Question 11

EI Leadership Style - Create harmony and build bonds

Answer 11

Affiliative

Question 12

EI Leadership Style - Forge consensus through participation

Answer 12

Democratic

Question 13

EI Leadership Style - Set high standards for performance

Answer 13

Pacesetting

Question 14

EI Leadership Style - Develop people for the future

Answer 14

Coaching

Question 15

EI Leadership Style - Coercive

Answer 15

When to use:

• Crisis
• Kickstart turnaround
• With problem employees

Question 16

EI Leadership Style - Authoritative

Answer 16

When to use:
- Change requires a new vision
- A clear direction is needed