Leadership Basics
Which theory focuses on a leader’s personal characteristics?
Trait theory
Who developed the model that balances three overlapping areas of leadership?
Adair
In which style does the leader direct decisions?
Autocratic leadership
Which approach emphasizes clear expectations and exchanges?
Transactional leadership
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Which early theory linked leadership to exceptional personal qualities?
Great Man theory
Which area involves completing the required work with appropriate resources?
Task needs
Which style allows the team to contribute to decisions?
Democratic leadership
Which approach emphasizes shared values and inspiration?
Transformational leadership
How many sides does a hexagon have?
Six
Name two leadership attributes listed in the presentation.
Any two: competence, judgment, people skills
Which area involves communication, cohesion, and development?
Team needs
Which style gives the group freedom to explore solutions?
Laissez-faire leadership
Which model asks how much the team should participate in a decision?
Vroom–Jago
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
According to the presentation, can leadership qualities and skills develop?
Yes. Leadership qualities and skills can be developed.
Which area involves addressing personal needs and clarifying expectations?
Individual needs
What is one benefit and one limitation of democratic leadership?
It supports participation and growth, but takes more time.
In Fiedler’s model, effectiveness depends on which three factors listed on the slide?
Relationships, the task, and the leader’s authority
What chemical element has the symbol “Au”?
Gold
What is a major criticism of trait theory?
One universal list of traits cannot explain every leader or setting, and research findings were inconsistent.
Name all three areas in Adair’s model and explain how they relate.
Task, team, and individual needs. They overlap and must be balanced.
What is one benefit and one limitation of autocratic leadership?
It supports clear, rapid action, but can reduce autonomy.
Name both potential problems with transformational leadership identified in the presentation.
Too much personal influence and too little attention to implementation details
What is the only mammal capable of sustained, powered flight?
A bat