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Leadership Principles & Styles Flashcards

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  1. A strategic leader uses storytelling to connect organizational values to daily decision-making. Which dimension of transformational leadership does this best represent?

    Answer: Inspirational motivation

    Inspirational motivation involves communicating a compelling vision with enthusiasm and optimism, often through narrative and symbolism.

  2. In a crisis scenario, a leader takes charge, issues clear directives, and expects immediate compliance. This reflects which leadership style?

    Answer: Commanding

    The commanding (coercive) style demands immediate compliance and is most effective in crisis situations or with problem employees, according to Goleman's six styles.

  3. According to Robert Greenleaf, the primary test of servant leadership is:

    Answer: Whether those served grow as persons and become more autonomous

    Greenleaf's test asks whether those being served grow wiser, freer, more autonomous, and more likely to become servants themselves.

  4. Which leadership approach emphasizes that leaders emerge based on the situation rather than fixed personal traits?

    Answer: Contingency Theory

    Contingency Theory holds that leadership effectiveness depends on the match between the leader's style and situational variables like task structure and positional power.

  5. A senior executive mentors a high-potential employee by sharing personal challenges and failures. Which leadership principle does this demonstrate?

    Answer: Vulnerability-based trust

    Vulnerability-based trust, championed by Patrick Lencioni, is built when leaders openly admit mistakes and limitations, encouraging others to do the same.

  6. Which of the following leadership behaviors is associated with developing 'bench strength' in an organization?

    Answer: Identifying and cultivating high-potential future leaders

    Building bench strength means identifying, developing, and retaining high-potential employees who can step into leadership roles as the organization grows.

  7. A leader who adjusts communication style for each team member based on their preferences and development needs is demonstrating which transformational leadership component?

    Answer: Individualized consideration

    Individualized consideration involves attending to each follower's unique needs and acting as a mentor or coach to support their development.