Nelson Mandela
Different Leadership styles
Different Types of Conflicts and random questions.
Case Studies of Leaders
Miscellaneous Questions
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What is Where is Nelson Mandela From
South Africa!
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What are some characteristics of a task manager?
they are focused purely on the job. They are not relational. They can be authoritative and 'bossy.' They also can be quick and effective. Job satisfaction may be low at a job that purely focuses on the task at hand. For example, Verizon wireless regularly takes their employees on team building trips to do obstacle courses and cook gourmet meals. Bottom line task managers are focused purely on the job, not on team building
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What qualities do you feel make a strong leader?
integrity etc.
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Who is Alice Paul? What did she accomplish? How did she go about accomplishing her goals?
She is a woman who fought for women's suffrage aka women's right to vote. She led hunger strikes and burned president Wilson's speeches by the White House. She was brass and aggressive, but she was not violent.
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What was the political party/organization Nelson Mandela was in charge of?
ANC - African National Congress
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What sport did Nelson Mandela use to unify South Africa, and How was it effective?
He used Rugby to unify South Africa. Rugby was a symbol of the apartheid regime and white people aristocracy.
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What are some characteristics of a relational/affiliative leader?
They purposefully build relationships with their teammates, so they can further motivate them. This increase in cohesiveness allows the team members to bond and know each others strengths and weaknesses.
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How would you personally inspire your team to work harder?
Ennoble your purpose. Team building activities. Relational strategies. Empower your employees by giving them challenging projects. Thank them whenever they do a good job.
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In your opinion did Captain Vere make the right decision by hanging Billy Budd? Describe why or why not in detail.
yes or no
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Describe a coaching/mentor leader
They give one on one attention to each team member help them reach their personal goals as well as the teams overreaching goals.
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What was the name of the system of segregation in South Africa? How was it different than segregation in the United States.
Apartheid, It was more strict. Black South Africans were not allowed to own land.
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What are some characteristics of a Charismatic Leader
They are inspirational and motivational. They make you want to work hard for the cause.
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What is an example of an approach-approach conflict.
Two positives things which you get to choose from. For example, Harvard or Princeton.
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In Martin Luther King's speech, what traditional American ideals did he appeal to in his speech? What techniques did he use during the speech.
He used alliteration. He repeated certain phrases and syllables. He appealed to the American ideals of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. He also spoke of equality and freedom as well as justice. He described his picture of America in great detail so people could see his vision more clearly.
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What is an example of a withdraw from your personal integrity account.
Some goal you had that you werent able to accomplish.
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Was Nelson Mandela a pragmatist or pacifist explain why you feel this way?
He was a pragmatist. He supported car bombings and violent uprisings. He was arrested for 'trying to overthrow the government" He was building an army in a neighboring country. 
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What are some characteristics of an Authoritative Leadership style.
They are aggressive and dominant. They like to take charge. They are not democratic. They do not typically discuss with the group what they should do. They make decision unilaterally.
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What is an example of an Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict
Two negative things, but you have to choose one.
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Who is princess Diana? What did she accomplish? What leadership style did she use?
She was married to Prince Charles of England. She brought awareness to mines in Angola. She walked in mine fields to bring attention to the conflict. Many of them were removed because of her work. She also broke down the stigma with HIV in the 1980s by shaking hands with AIDS patients.
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What is an example of a deposit in your personal intergrity account?
Something good you accomplished
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How did Nelson Mandela's style of leadership differ from martin Luther King's? What were some of the main differences.
Martin Luther King believed in nonviolence. His mentor is Ghandi. Ghandi led hunger strikes in protest of England's occupation of India. martin Luther King modeled his own strikes and protests after Ghandi's influence.
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What are some characteristics of a Servant Leader. Name two people we have studied who were servant leaders.
They are willing to sacrifice their own time and energy and possibly well being to accomplish a goal. They are not working for fame, glory, or money.
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What is an example of an Approach-Avoidance Conflict
You choose something which has both pros and cons.
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Who is Mother Theresa? What did she accomplish and what style of leadership did she use?
She was a catholic nun in India. She was in charge of hundreds of orphanages and hospitals for homeless and sick people.
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What is the individual price members pay to be a part of a "Great Group"
Sometimes they do not have time to spend with their families. This could lead to them missing out on their children's childhoods or lead to divorce.