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Leadership Principles & Styles Flashcards

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  1. Which concept in leadership theory refers to a leader's ability to influence others through expertise and knowledge rather than formal authority?

    Answer: Expert power

    Expert power derives from a leader's knowledge, skills, and experience that others recognize as valuable and credible.

  2. A program leader publicly recognizes team members for small wins to maintain morale during a long initiative. This primarily leverages which principle?

    Answer: Positive reinforcement

    Positive reinforcement strengthens desired behaviors by acknowledging and rewarding them, keeping motivation high during extended efforts.

  3. In leadership development, 'modeling the way' refers to:

    Answer: Demonstrating the values and behaviors expected of others

    'Modeling the way,' from Kouzes and Posner's Five Practices, means leaders earn credibility by demonstrating the behaviors they expect from others.

  4. Which leadership approach is MOST effective when rapid, decisive action is required and there is no time for consensus?

    Answer: Commanding/Coercive

    The Commanding (Coercive) style is best suited for emergencies or crises where quick, unambiguous direction is needed to avert harm or failure.

  5. A leader who helps team members identify their own strengths, set stretch goals, and develop long-term capabilities exemplifies which style?

    Answer: Coaching

    The Coaching style focuses on each individual's long-term professional growth, linking daily work to personal development goals.

  6. Which ethical leadership principle requires leaders to avoid using their authority to benefit themselves at the expense of those they lead?

    Answer: Stewardship

    Stewardship means leaders hold their power in trust for others, prioritizing the welfare of the organization and team over personal gain.

  7. Which leadership principle from Kouzes and Posner involves creating conditions for others to act by sharing power and building competence?

    Answer: Enabling others to act

    'Enabling others to act' means fostering collaboration and building team capacity so followers can take initiative and ownership.