HMEF5023 TOPIC 2: EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS & ATTITUDES

What was the focus of leadership research in the 1920s and 1930s?

• Identifying traits to differentiate leaders & non-leaders

• Developing training programs for leaders

• Measuring the effectiveness of leadership behaviors

• Implementing ethical concepts in school leadership

According to Trait Theories, what are some key traits for successful leadership?

• Drive, desire to teach, integrity, self-confidence, intelligence

• Drive, desire to lead, integrity, self-confidence, intelligence

• Drive, desire to follow, integrity, self-confidence, intelligence

• Drive, desire to manage, integrity, self-confidence, intelligence

What are the two key components of transformational leadership?

• Intellectual stimulation & individualized consideration

• Intellectual stimulation & inspirational motivation

• Individualized consideration & inspirational motivation

• Intellectual stimulation & idealized influence

Which theory identified three major contextual variables including Leader Position Power and Task Structure?

• Transactional Theory

• Theory X and Theory Y

• Contingency Theory

• Path-Goal Theory

What is the focus of the Path-Goal Theory in relation to principal leadership?

• Building alliances and support within the organization

• Achieving organizational goals through feedback and socialization

• Setting high performance goals for subordinates

• Manipulating leadership style to control subordinates

According to Cheng (1994), what are the five dimensions of the principal's leadership?

• Structural, Political, Symbolic, Educational, Human

• Ethical, Respectful, Just, Honest, Community

• Task, Relationship, Contingency, Transactional, Transformational

• Democratic, Autocratic, Laissez-faire, Situational, Path-Goal

What is a common characteristic of ethical principals according to the text?

• High teacher morale

• Low test scores

• Unethical behavior

• Supportive disciplinary policies

What is a key focus for Ethical Leaders ?

• Meeting personal objectives

• Ensuring organizational success

• Ignoring the needs of team members

• Hoarding resources

What is the main idea presented regarding leadership styles?

• There is only one correct leadership style

• Leadership styles have no impact on outcomes

• Leadership styles can be categorized into two main orientations

• Leadership styles are not important in professional settings

What is a common focus area when studying Effective Leadership Behaviours & Attitudes?

• Examining the impact of leadership styles on organizational culture

• Investigating the correlation between leadership practices and employee motivation

• Integrating emotional intelligence into leadership development programs

• Assessing the effectiveness of leadership coaching in professional settings