Educational Leadership Quiz

What is the role of an entrepreneur according to the text?

• Contributing innovative ideas to attract more students

• Establishing academic standards

• Providing training and support for teachers

• Creating cognitive dissonance among students

Answer explanation

The role of an entrepreneur according to the text is to contribute innovative ideas to attract more students.

What is the difference between a 'team builder' and a 'team player'?

• A team builder is a spokesperson, while a team player is a facilitator

• A team builder aligns people and builds teams, while a team player abides by team decisions

• A team builder communicates with students, while a team player can talk to the boss

• A team builder focuses on instruction, while a team player models continuous learning

Answer explanation

A team builder aligns people and builds teams, while a team player abides by team decisions

What does it mean to 'know how to sweet talk' as mentioned in the text?

• To communicate creatively

• To communicate with students

• To disagree agreeably

• To connect emotionally with staff

Answer explanation

To 'know how to sweet talk' means to communicate creatively, as mentioned in the text.

What is meant by 'agree to disagree' based on the text?

• To communicate goals and seek commitments

• To disagree agreeably and accept criticism

• To establish agendas and set timetables

• To provide structure and make job placements

Answer explanation

To disagree agreeably and accept criticism

How would an 'envisioner' react to changes in the education policy, such as the change of the medium of instruction from Malay to English?

• By handling uncertainty and ambiguity

• By respecting resisters and being futuristic

• By creating cognitive dissonance and establishing academic standards

• By tapping the potential of people and valuing diversity

Answer explanation

An 'envisioner' would react to changes in education policy by respecting resisters and being futuristic, as they value different perspectives and look towards the future.

What is a key characteristic of a culture builder?

• Dominance

• Micromanagement

• Risk aversion

• Generosity

Answer explanation

A key characteristic of a culture builder is Generosity. Being generous fosters a positive environment and encourages collaboration and growth within a culture.

According to House and Howell (1992), what is a trait of charismatic leaders?

• Low energy

• Avoidance of risks

• Laziness

• Need for social influence

Answer explanation

According to House and Howell (1992), a trait of charismatic leaders is the need for social influence.

What is the main focus of power in shared leadership?

• On the individual leader

• On equal distribution between leaders and followers

• On followers only

• On external stakeholders

Answer explanation

The main focus of power in shared leadership is on equal distribution between leaders and followers, highlighting collaboration and shared decision-making.

What is a common behaviour of charismatic leaders according to Conger and Kanungo (1988)?

• Being passive

• Not engaging in unconventional behaviour

• Sharing power

• Avoiding risks

Answer explanation

Charismatic leaders, according to Conger and Kanungo (1988), commonly exhibit the behavior of sharing power with others.

What is a key difference between transactional and transformational leadership?

• Transactional focuses on long-term goals, while transformational focuses on short-term goals

• Transactional is passive, while transformational is active

• Transactional is based on rewards and punishments, while transformational is based on inspiration and motivation

• Transactional leaders are introverted, while transformational leaders are extroverted

Answer explanation

Transactional is based on rewards and punishments, while transformational is based on inspiration and motivation