Leadership Test

Question 1

Who was Machivelli and what did he do?

Answer 1

Lived in 16th century.
Italy was ruled by monarchs in that time.
He gave insights to maintain favour with others, use government funds for your means, amongst other political skills. Manual of leadership.

Question 2

Who was Max Weber?

Answer 2

Max Weber 1864/1920. A german sociologist, philosopher and political economist who profoundly influenced social theory, social research and the discipline of sociology itself.

Question 3

Define authority

Answer 3

Authority depends on subordinate groups consenting to the use of power wielded by superior groups. It was defined by Weber as the chance of commands being obeyed by a specifiable group of people.

Question 4

Define legitimate authority

Answer 4

It is that which is recognised as legitimate and and justified by both the ruler and the ruled.

Question 5

Environments of leadership

Answer 5

Leaders are dependent on the systems they work within.

Leadership roles are often sought after.

Question 6

What are the three types of authority?

Answer 6

Traditional, legal rational and charismatic.

Question 7

Define traditional authority

Answer 7

Refers to the form of leadership in which authority derives from tradition or custom. Traditional leaders act like father figures. Example the queen.

Question 8

Define legal rational authority

Answer 8

Form of leadership in which authority is largely tied to legal rationality, legal legitimacy and bureaucracy. Derives its power from from the system of bureaucracy and legality. Relies on laws of government for authority. Example Julia Gillard

Question 9

Define charismatic authority

Answer 9

Power legitimised by a leader’s exceptional personal qualities, which inspire loyalty and obedience from followers. Example Kevin Rudd.

Question 10

Who is Joseph Nye?

Answer 10

Built on Machivellis ideas on how to maintain and control power. Focused on the achievement of objectives.

Question 11

What is hard and soft power?

Answer 11

Hard power: coercing others to change their positions
Soft power: attracting others to your position
An ideal leader would use both of these powers to achieve the is objectives.

Question 12

What is a transformational leader and transactional

Answer 12

Transformational leader: empower and elevate their followers.
Transactional leader: appeal to self-interest of followers.

Question 13

What is a populist?

Answer 13

The exercise of power and making decisions that appear to be aimed at getting the support of the people. Example John Howard George Bush

Question 14

Define dictatorial

Answer 14

A person who achieves a leadership position and does not consult with others in their political process. Dominate style of leadership.
Complete power. Example:Hussein, Rudd, Castro

Question 15

Define consultative

Answer 15

A leaders ability to seek advice and take into account lots of information and different ideas before making a decision. People who use this method often believe they will come to a better outcome. Example John F Kennedy

Question 16

Define pragmatic

Answer 16

A leader who can make realistic and practical decisions. This style requires a good understanding of the political system and the possible limitations of people and institutions.
Example: Fraser, Carter, Ford

Question 17

Fundamentalist

Answer 17

A leader who adheres strictly to a literal or narrow interpretation of a religious text and follows the laws which ensure this adherence.
Example Khomeni

Question 18

What are the three styles of change

Answer 18

Agents of change.
Agents of continuity
Resistors of change

Question 19

Define agents of change

Answer 19

Leaders that take it upon themselves to make things happen. They see things wrong or in need overhaul in their world and try to do something. This style is seen as radical and risky.
Example: JFK, Thatcher

Question 20

Define agent of continuity

Answer 20

This leadership style is the safest and most common method to approach leadership by many leaders. Requires leaders to maintain the status quo rather than challenge it. Assessing the current situation and managing the nation in a continued positive trajectory.
Example: Howard, Ford, Major.

Question 21

Define resistor of change

Answer 21

These leaders actively oppose popular movements and resist inevitable social and political movements. Characterised by their stubbornness and unwillingness to move on their standpoint.
Example Abbott.

Question 22

What is a leader?

Answer 22

The quality of being a good leader. Someone who is responsible for organising or controlling a group of people.