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Leadership Styles: Authoritative LeadershipDelegative Leadership (Laissez-faire)Consultative LeadershipParticipative Leadership Transformational Leadership  Question: If you were the front office manager, how would you proceed? (leadership & management style)?

With the leader-member exchange (LMX) theory of leadership, why are the concepts of 1. role-taking, 2. role-making, and 3. role-routinization important in the interactions of leaders and followers? Explain the possibility of leadership failures in any of the three concepts are not followed using LMX.

Which of the following statements about span of control is true? OA very wide span of control typically equates to low performance. The optimum span of control is 6-10 direct reports, regardless of the situation. A very narrow span of control typically equates to high performance. Span of control reflecs where decisions are formally made in organizations.

What do you think is the best leadership style? Why? Cite 3 reasons and relate to our current situation.   References:   Autocratic Leadership Also called the authoritarian style of leadership, this type of leader is someone who is focused almost entirely on results and efficiency. They often make decisions alone or with a small, trusted group and expect employees to do exactly what they’re asked. Closely supervises and controls people when they perform certain tasks. The Democratic LEADERSHIP Includes one or more people in the decision making process of determining what to do and how to do it. Maintains the final decision making authority. Balances production and people issues Builds a working team of employees Team approach: involves subordinates Organization is a vehicle for carrying out plans Laissez-faire or hands-off Leadership This leadership style is the opposite of the autocratic leadership type, focusing mostly on delegating many tasks to team members and providing…

1)Students are required to work in a group of three for the case analysis. State (ONE) the most ideal leadership style to ensure the success of  group assignment. Choose among the given leadership style. (Transformational Leadership,Charismatic Leadership, Attributions of Leadership) 2)Explain any TWO (2) type of powers that can be used by an ideal leader stated above to encourage cooperation among group members.  LEGITIMATE POWER REWARD POWER COERCIVE POWER EXPERT POWER INFORMATIONAL POWER REFERENT POWER PERSUASIVE POWER

The authors, Kouzes &Posner, identified five leadership practices consistence behaviors through years of extensive research with thousands of participants. Discuss the section. "Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership" addressing the following questions: a. Do leaders really need to be honest, isn't it ok to lie a little, cover up facts, break promises because of circumstances? b. What are the social consequences of dishonest behavior? c. What are the "natural" consequences impact on self concept, trust, confidence, etc.? d. Can leaders really inspire? Isn't a job for the individual to inspire self? e. Provide an example of an inspirational leader you have known. How did he or she affect your emotions, hope, views?

What is leadership? Differentiate transactional and transformational leadership. transactional leadership What is charismatic leadership? Give the four (4) components of transformational leadership. What are the three (3) additional components of transformational leadership in the Full Range of Leadership Model. Define each. According to Weber (1947), what type of situation is conducive to the emergence of charismatic leaders? economic stability social stability financial crisis social crisis What aspect of charisma do Davis and Gardner (2012) explore in their investigation of presidential speeches? personality rhetoric behaviors attribution Which level of Maslow’s (1954) hierarchy of needs is encouraged in followers through transformational leadership? physiological and safety safety and belonging belonging and esteem esteem and self-actualization What are the dimensions of Bass and Avolio’s (1999) Full Range Leadership model? transformational, transactional and non-leadership…

Subject: Leadership Question# 01: Vince Lombardi – a legendary American football coach once suggested that “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work”. However, others believe that birds can’t swim and fish can’t fly no matter how hard you try to make them learn swimming and flying respectively. This indeed provides the foundations for the development of the concept of trait theory. Critically examine the traits that are essential for being a good business leader in an organization that is operating in a complex and dynamic environment.

• Laissez-faire leadership is the of leadership. Management-by-exception could also be called management by • Transformational leadership is a set of behaviors that near-avoidance error correction articulate a vision reward performance

Question 4“Leadership effectiveness depends on the appropriate matching of leadership behaviourto the follower’s level of maturity”. Using the Hersey-Blanchard Situational LeadershipTheory, explain the statement. You may also use the Situational Leadership Curvediagram to explain.  Answer should not be less than 500 words. Thank you for your afford.

7. Leadership theories that propose that the effectiveness of a leader depends on the situation in which the leader finds herself are known as: A) trait models. B) contingency models. C) empowerment models. D) path-goal models. E) leadership substitute models.

One prominent leadership theory is the situational leadership theory, which suggests that effective leadership is contingent upon the specific circumstances or context in which it occurs. According to this theory, leaders should adapt their style based on the readiness or maturity level of their followers. In other words, leaders must assess the competence and commitment of their followers and adjust their leadership approach accordingly, whether it be directing, coaching, supporting, or delegating tasks. By flexibly adapting their leadership style to meet the needs of their followers, leaders can maximize their effectiveness and facilitate the achievement of organizational goals.   Question: How can leaders effectively assess the readiness or maturity level of their followers in order to determine the most appropriate leadership style to employ?

Leadership styles play a critical role in the success of organizations and teams. Different leadership approaches, such as autocratic, democratic, transformational, and laissez-faire, have varying impacts on employee morale, motivation, and productivity Autocratic leaders make decisions independently and expect strict adherence to their directives, while democratic leaders involve employees in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment. Transformational leaders inspire and motivate their teams to achieve common goals h charisma and vision, whereas laissez-faire leaders adopt a hands-off approach, providing minimal guidance and allowing employees to make decisions autonomously Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each leadership style is essential for managers to effectively lead their teams and drive organizational success.   Question: How can a manager determine the most appropriate leadership style to adopt based on the needs of their team and…

Think about the leaders you have had in the past in which you wanted to emulate as well as the leaders that you vowed that you would never take on their characteristics. • Define leadership and shared leadership. • Compare managerial leadership with transformational leadership, and describe the features of task-oriented, people-oriented, and servant leadership. • Discuss the elements of path–goal leadership theory and leadership substitutes theory. • Which of these leadership styles best describe where you are know and what you aspire to be in the future?

Which of the following leadership styles is the most distinct from transformational leadership? 1. Authentic leadership 2. Ethical leadership 3. Moral leadership 4. Servant leadership

Instruction: Read the case provided below and answer the following question. Question: Is character an essential ingredient in ethical leadership? Is it especially important in managers? In leadership, especially among CEOs, is character important? Why?

Critically evaluate leadership in Iphone, demonstrating how leadership led to a particular (singular) outcome. Ensure that you focus on one outcome (desirable or otherwise). As you are doing the analysis for a new CEO, assume that they are aware of important information about the company, and that therefore they do not require general background information. ONLY GIVE BACKGROUND INFORMATION THAT IS CLEARLY RELEVANT TO YOUR ANALYSIS. Using theory make reference to practical examples that highlight your analysis and discuss practical areas of improvement where possible.  The aim of the report is to critically evaluate leadership and identify how leadership led to a specific outcome in your chosen organisation. Below is a general guide of the content expected in the report.  Executive summary Introduction Organisation summary Theme 1 Indication à Explanation à Application à Implication à Critique à Response Indication: Indicate what point you are going to make to your audience. “The aim…