Leadership and Management Quiz

What is the main focus of politicians and bureaucrats when using the language of 'transformation'?

• Improving school infrastructure

• Enhancing student creativity

• Implementing government policies

• Achieving personal goals

In the South African context, what values were initially emphasized during the restructuring of the education system?

• Traditional values and customs

• Exclusivity and competition

• Technological advancement

• Equity and access

According to Lemon (2004), what is the discrepancy between national policies and the reality of transformation?

• Complete transformation achieved

• Limited implementation of change

• Rich implementation of change

• No change on the ground

What does the Task Team on Education Management Development suggest is crucial for real transformation?

• Increased centralization

• Reduced devolution of power

• External management control

• Internal management quality

What is the central focus of participative leadership according to Leithwood et al. (1999)?

• Increasing individual power

• Enhancing school hierarchy

• Ignoring stakeholder input

• Improving decision-making processes

What does Sergiovanni (1984) emphasize as important for 'bonding' staff together?

• Hierarchical leadership

• Participative approach

• Isolation of staff

• Autocratic decision-making

According to Bush, what concept could potentially replace principal leadership?

• Isolation of leadership roles

• Centralized decision-making

• Shared leadership functions

• Increased leadership burden

What is the potential benefit of a transformational leadership approach in engaging stakeholders?

• Harmonious relationship and convergence

• Limited educational objectives

• Increased conflict and disagreement

• Decreased stakeholder involvement