Power Bases
Whats a power base?
a) source of authority
b)set of group rules
c)type of leadership style
d)coercive individual
a) source of authority
What are the four leadership styles?
Democratic, Autocratic, Laissez-Faire, and Transformational
Task that is complex and has a clear deadline.
a)Laissez-Faire
b)Democratic
c)Autocratic
d)Transformational
c)Autocratic
TRUE OR FALSE
Adaptability means responding effectively to change.
TRUE
Which type of power base comes from a leader connecting with their group and building successful relationships?
Referent
Why might goals be accomplished quicker using the democratic style of leadership?
a)Goals are much smaller
b)One main leader completes all the work
c)All members have equal power
d)Work can be divided between more people.
d)Work can be divided between more people
If a task is non-urgent and non important the leadership style is?
a)Autocratic
b)Laissez-Faire
c)Democratic
d)Task Orientated Leader
b)Laissez-Faire
Self-confidence is....
a)the belief that whatever comes your way, you can handle it.
b)the result of intentional action
c)how intention and influence are measured in the world
d)knowing your capacity and strengths
d)knowing your capacity and strengths
Which type of power base is usually given to a person by a common agreement or vote?
Legitimate
What is NOT one of the four types of leadership styles?
a)Self-centered
b)Democratic
c)Autocratic
d)Transformational
a) Self-centered
TRUE OR FALSE
Leaders should adopt a different style of leadership based on the attitudes of individuals within the group.
True
Whats the correct definition for Transformational?
a) The leader involves other group members in decision making and working towards goals.
b)A laid back, relaxed leader who puts minimal input towards group progress
c)A leader who is inspirational, praiseful,compassionate and encouraging of personal growth
c)A leader who is inspirational, praiseful,compassionate and encouraging of personal growth
Complete this sentence.
Expert power base comes from an individual having the greatest...
a) Confidence and admiration
b) Votes or community support
c) Knowledge and expertise in given field
d)ability to take away privileges
c) Knowledge and expertise in given field
a) A fear of punishment
b)Goals and a strong sense of self
c)A desire for reward
d)Understanding their knowledge and capabilities.
A primary school teacher gives her students a year 8 maths paper to try in class.
Which leadership influencing factor has this teacher neglected?
a)Knowledge and skills within the group
b)Attitudes of individuals within the group
c)Relationships between group members
d)Type of task
a)Knowledge and skills within the group
Power Bases
What do the letters CLERR stand for? (At least 3 right)
(DOUBLE POINTS IF GUESSED ALL RIGHT)
-Coercive
-Legitimate
-Expert
-Reward
-Referent
Which power base is derived from the ability of a leader to give or take away privileges from other group members?
Which style of leadership encourages teamwork and collaboration?
a) Transformational
b)Autocratic
c)Democratic
d)Laissez Faire
c)Democratic
Every member in a group will have a different attitude based on their.....
a)Values, religion and rules
b)Morals, past experiences and culture
c)Culture, Age, and Gender
b)Morals, past experiences and culture.
Whats the definition for Reward
a) A leader exerts power by threatening to remove privileges through dictative communication
b)A leader who gives awards and prizes to other group members
c)The power obtained when the leader sets by example
b)A leader who gives awards and prizes to other groups