Chapter 2 -supervisory leadership

Question 1

In local government, genuine authority flows from the principle of ………….

Answer 1

Public service

Question 2

It’s essential for leaders to communicate and advocate for a vision that ……..of those who lead

Answer 2

Inspires the efforts

Question 3

………leadership suggests that there is no best style of leadership, and then successful leaders adapt their style to the situation at hand

Answer 3

Situational

Question 4

As a supervisor, you have three primary sources of influence:

Answer 4

Roll

Reputation

Behavior

Question 5

The more you rely on the power of role to influence people and get the job done, the ……… you may be as a leader.

Answer 5

Less successful

Question 6

Effective leaders earn a positive reputation by ………with those they lead

Answer 6

Building trust

Question 7

While a position gives you the authority to get the job done, your ………earns the respect of your colleagues.

Answer 7

Behavior

Question 8

Being a leader involves establishing relationships, building trust, coaching, and ………employees to succeed

Answer 8

Empowering

Question 9

One way to increase self-awareness is to gather information about others perceptions of

Answer 9

Leadership style

Question 10

Ask superiors, colleagues, and employees what they see as your most effective and least effective ………..

Be receptive to their feedback

Answer 10

Behaviors

Question 11

Your leadership influence and success are directly related to two factors:

Answer 11

• How are your colleagues and subordinates perceive your leadership behavior.
• How are your leadership behavior directly affects them.

Question 12

Leadership self care has three dimensions:

Answer 12

• Physical
• intellectual
• Emotional

Question 13

Emotional intelligence or EQ is described as a four part model:

Answer 13

1. Self awareness
2. Self management
3. Social awareness
4. Relationship management