Bronze Leadership Course

Question 1

Define Leadership

Answer 1

To influence the thoughts and behaviour of other in a deliberate direction in order to achieve a desired object / to turn a group of individuals into a team to achieve something they couldn’t do on their own

Question 2

What are the 5 things an effective leader does?

Answer 2

1. Creates an inspiring vision of the future
2. Motivates and inspire people to engage with that vision
3. Manages delivery of the vision
4. Coaches and builds a team so that it is more effective at achieving the vision

Question 3

Why is leadership useful for administrative purposes?

Answer 3

Controlling a group is much easier with a leader than with many individuals trying to manage themselves

Question 4

When is leadership necessary?

Answer 4

Leadership is required to perform a task that cannot be achieved by an individual alone

Question 5

How does leadership influence initiative?

Answer 5

An effective leader will inspire a sense of positive initiative which means the team members are forward thinking and more prepared to deliver solutions to problems that arise

Question 6

How does leadership influence innovativeness?

Answer 6

Good leaders improve an individual’s ability to find alternative solutions or more efficient way of doing things

Question 7

Why is pro-activeness important for a leader?

Answer 7

Proactive individuals are those who are identified as being reliable and successfully executing written plans proves that they are able to take control of situations rather than just responding to them

Question 8

List 5 qualities that make a good leader

Answer 8

1. Strategic thinking
2. Decision making
3. Time management
4. Charismatic
5. Listening

Question 9

What is the ‘qualities approach’ to leadership?

Answer 9

The view that leaders are natural born to lead .e.g. the Feudal system stated that those born of nobility were born to lead

Question 10

What is the ‘situational approach’ to leadership?

Answer 10

The view that whoever is best equipped to handle the task should be the leader as they will know what needs to happen to complete it and will be effective delegaters

Question 11

What is the disadvantage of the situational approach to leadership?

Answer 11

As the task becomes more and more complex it is unlikely one person will be equipped to handle it

Question 12

What is the ‘functional approach’ to leadership?

Answer 12

Focusses on the actions of the leader rather than the person that they are. This is important because who a leader is depends on the situation

Question 13

What are the two ways a leader can gain authority?

Answer 13

They can be appointed by the team in which case the team gives them authority or they are appointed by a member in a higher position of authority than them

Question 14

What is a leader given and what do they need to earn?

Answer 14

They are given responsibility but they need to earn respect

Question 15

What are the three primary areas of need that the Action-Centred Leadership model by Adair says a leader should focus on?

Answer 15

Task, team and individual

Question 16

What is the leader’s responsibility to the team?

Answer 16

To create and maintain a sense of team unity and collective responsibility

Question 17

What is a leader’s responsibility regarding the task?

Answer 17

To complete the task or challenge

Question 18

What is the leader’s responsibility to the individual?

Answer 18

To ensure that the group has their physiological needs met

Question 20

List as many things as you can about what the leader should do regarding the task

Answer 20

1. Clarify the nature and purpose of the task
2. Agree the team’s plan
3. Agree personal targets with each individual
4. Delegating
5. Organising subgroups
6. Gathering resources
7. Assessing and following up on progress
8. Setting performance standards through personal example
9. Adjusting plans to meet unexpected obstacles

Question 21

List as many things as you can about what the leader should do regarding the team

Answer 21

1. Ensuring team accepts the purpose
2. Agree shared performance and behavioural standards
3. Create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect
4. Consult members for ideas and feedback
5. Briefings
6. Conflict resolutions
7. Changing members
8. Adjust team composition

Question 22

List as many things as you can about what the leader should do regarding the individual

Answer 22

1. Get to know each member
2. Ensure each person’s responsibility fits them and their aims
3. Review personal performance
4. Validate each member
5. Praise, criticise and address performance
6. Ensure individuals have training and development support
7. Agree financial reward
8. Listening and acting on individual’s concerns
9. Promoting top performers

Question 23

Finish the quote: “An effective leader is…”

Answer 23

“aware of the task, team maintenance and individual needs of the group, and has the knowledge, skill and attitudes to respond to those in need in accordance with priorities of the situation”

Question 24

What is an autocratic leadership style?

Answer 24

A style in which the leader makes all of the decision taking little to no input from others

Question 25

What is a democratic leadership style?

Answer 25

A style that is a consultive example of leadership in which the leader makes decisions with the input of the team and delegation for more complex tasks

Question 26

What is a laissez-faire leadership style?

Answer 26

The leader steps back and gives the team total control, more relaxed but it only works well with very well trained groups

Question 27

What are the 9 principles for effective leadership?

Answer 27

1. Know your role and your environment
2. Know your people and be known yourself
3. Be a clear communicator
4. Be impartial
5. Be sensitive
6. Be firm
7. Be a good coach
8. Engage with everyone
9. Be prepared to make decisions and accept responsibility for them