Session 11

Question 1

Is there a universal type of leadership?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What types of leadership are practical and desirable?

Answer 2

It depends on the manager, the subordinate and the situation

Question 3

What are the 3 impact forces of leadership?

Answer 3

Forces in the manager
Forces in the subordinate
Forces in the situation

Question 4

What are the forces in the manager?

Answer 4

Value System
Confidence in subordinates
Own leadership inclinations
Feelings of security

Question 5

What are the forces in the subordinate?

Answer 5

High need for independence
Readiness to assume responsibility
High tolerance for ambiguity
Identify with the organization’s problems and goals
Have knowledge and experience
Learned to be part of decision making

Question 6

What are the forces in the situation?

Answer 6

Type of organization
Group effectiveness
Nature of the problem
time pressures
Long-run strategy
Objectives to be attained