LEADERSHIP

Question 1

What is leadership according to Dr. Peter Northouse?

Answer 1

A process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal.

Question 2

Why is leadership important in medicine?

Answer 2

Medical doctors lead clinical teams and serve as public leaders and advocates for health.

Question 3

What are the early theories of leadership?

Answer 3

Great Man Theories and Trait Theories.

Question 4

What do Great Man Theories suggest about leaders?

Answer 4

Leaders are exceptional people, born with innate qualities, destined to lead.

Question 5

What is a key criticism of Trait Theories in leadership?

Answer 5

Traits associated with leadership are hard to measure.

Question 6

List some key qualities and characteristics of a leader.

Answer 6

• Honest and with Integrity
• Communicator
• Positive attitude
• Focused
• Humble
• Creative and Innovative
• Decisive

Question 7

Complete the quote by Zig Ziglar: ‘With integrity, you have nothing to fear, since you ______.’

Answer 7

[have nothing to hide]

Question 8

Who said, ‘A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way’?

Answer 8

John C. Maxwell.

Question 9

What is the essence of Peter Drucker’s quote on management and leadership?

Answer 9

Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.

Question 10

What are the six leadership styles?

Answer 10

• Autocratic
• Laissez-faire
• Transformative/Transformational
• Transactional
• Democratic/Participative
• Servant leadership

Question 11

Describe the Autocratic leadership style.

Answer 11

The leader has total authority, closely supervises, and expects prompt execution of orders with little feedback.

Question 12

What is the main characteristic of the Laissez-faire leadership style?

Answer 12

Allows people to make their own decisions while the leader remains responsible.

Question 13

What do transformational leaders focus on?

Answer 13

• Wanting to know what has to change
• Working to change the system
• Solving challenges with innovative approaches
• Maximizing team capability
• Inspiring remarkable results

Question 14

What is a defining trait of transformational leaders?

Answer 14

They inspire individuals, develop trust, and encourage creativity.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: ‘Laissez-faire’ is a French phrase meaning ______.

Answer 15

[let do]

Question 16

How does the autocratic leadership style affect creativity?

Answer 16

It rarely allows for an environment in which creativity will flourish.

Question 17

What is the leadership approach of transformational leaders regarding team autonomy?

Answer 17

They give workers autonomy over specific jobs and the authority to make decisions.

Question 18

What is a notable quote by Nelson Mandela regarding leadership?

Answer 18

‘It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front…’

Question 19

What type of leadership is often considered the best in business scenarios?

Answer 19

Transformational leadership.

Question 20

Who is widely regarded as an iconic transformational leader?

Answer 20

Steve Jobs is widely regarded as an iconic transformational leader.

Question 21

What is the main characteristic of a Democratic or Participative Leader?

Answer 21

Includes one or more people in the decision-making process while maintaining final decision-making authority.

Question 22

What defines Transactional Leadership?

Answer 22

Transactional leadership is results-oriented and involves an exchange; leaders reward good performances and punish poor ones.

Question 23

What is another name for Transactional Leadership?

Answer 23

Transactional leadership is interchangeably called managerial leadership.

Question 24

What is the focus of Transactional Leadership?

Answer 24

It focuses on group organization and establishing a clear chain of command.

Question 25

What is the role of a Servant Leader?

Answer 25

A Servant Leader works for the people, helping them achieve their goals and supporting them to fulfill their potential.

Question 26

What is a key trait of an effective leader?

Answer 26

An effective leader is adaptable and capable of executing multiple styles based on the situation.

Question 27

What is the characteristic of a Charismatic Leader?

Answer 27

A Charismatic Leader creates energy and eagerness in people, appealing to their emotional side.

Question 28

What does Nelson Mandela’s quote about leadership imply?

Answer 28

Leadership is behavior, not position; a leader guides from behind, allowing others to take the lead.

Question 29

What is the significance of flexibility in leadership?

Answer 29

Flexibility may refer to behavior, not values.

Question 30

What does JFK’s quote emphasize about citizenship?

Answer 30

Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.

Question 31

What is a common theme in Michael Jordan’s quotes about failure?

Answer 31

He emphasizes that failure is a part of success and that one must try despite the risk of failing.

Question 32

What is the conclusion about leadership?

Answer 32

Leadership is important in various contexts and comes with responsibilities and challenges, requiring adaptability.

Question 33

What should leaders consider when implementing their style?

Answer 33

Leaders need to gauge what leadership style should be implemented based on when, where, and how.