Leadership (AL)

Question 1

Leadership

Answer 1

The art of motivating a group of people towards achieving a common objective

Question 2

Theories of leadership

Answer 2

-Great man theory
-Trait theory
-Behavioural theory
-Contingency theory
-Power and influence theory
-Transformational leadership

Question 3

Great man theory

Answer 3

-Leadership cannot be taught
-Leaders are Bron with traits
-Leaders are viewed as heroic, intelligent and destined

Question 4

Trait theory

Answer 4

Similar to great man theory
-Leaders are born with traits of leadership

Question 5

Behavioural theory

Answer 5

-Capable of learning leadership
-Leader 3 skills-technical skills, human skills and conceptual skills

Question 6

Contingency theory

Answer 6

-Leaders adapt their leadership style to different situations

Question 7

Power and influence theory

Answer 7

-Based the ways in which leaders use power and influence to get
things done
-2 sources of power- expert knowledge of the leader ands charm of the leader
-Uses transactional leadership

Question 8

Goleman’s competenties

Answer 8

Good managers should develop
-Self awareness
-Self management
-Social awareness
-Social skills

Question 9

Emotional intelligence

Answer 9

Ability to understand ones emotions and those of other to achieve better business performance