Exploring Leadership Styles

What is transformational leadership?

• Transformational leadership is a style that inspires and motivates followers to achieve their full potential and exceed their self-interests.

• A type of leadership that prioritizes individual goals over team success.

• A leadership style focused solely on maintaining the status quo.

• A method of leadership that discourages team collaboration.

How does transactional leadership differ from transformational leadership?

• Transactional leadership is task-oriented and reward-based, while transformational leadership is vision-oriented and focuses on inspiring change.

• Transactional leadership focuses on long-term goals, while transformational leadership is short-term oriented.

• Transactional leadership is about inspiring followers, while transformational leadership is about maintaining the status quo.

• Transformational leadership is based on strict rules and procedures, while transactional leadership encourages creativity.

What are the key characteristics of servant leadership?

• Empathy, active listening, stewardship, commitment to the growth of people, and building community.

• Emphasis on competition over collaboration

• Focus on individual achievement

• Authoritarian decision-making

In what situations is situational leadership most effective?

• Situational leadership is only effective in large organizations with rigid hierarchies.

• Situational leadership is most effective in dynamic environments with varying team member competence and commitment.

• Situational leadership is best for static environments with uniform team skills.

• Situational leadership is most effective when all team members have the same level of experience.

What defines authentic leadership?

• Emphasize strict hierarchy and control

• Focus on charisma and charm

• Authentic leadership is characterized by self-awareness, transparency, ethical behavior, and trust-building.

• Prioritize profit over ethics

How does charismatic leadership influence followers?

• Charismatic leadership is ineffective in motivating followers.

• Charismatic leaders avoid emotional connections with followers.

• Charismatic leadership relies solely on authority and control.

• Charismatic leadership inspires and motivates followers through emotional connection and a compelling vision.

What are the main types of leadership?

• Authoritarian

• Participative

• Visionary

• Autocratic, Democratic, Transformational, Transactional, Laissez-faire

Why is effective leadership important in organizations?

• Effective leadership is solely about maintaining authority.

• Effective leadership is only about making decisions.

• Effective leadership is important because it motivates teams, enhances communication, fosters a positive culture, and aligns goals.

• Leadership is irrelevant to team performance.

What are the benefits of transformational leadership?

• Lower team productivity

• Reduced innovation opportunities

• Benefits of transformational leadership include increased employee motivation, improved performance, enhanced team collaboration, and greater innovation.

• Decreased employee satisfaction

How can a leader demonstrate servant leadership?

• By focusing solely on personal achievements.

• By prioritizing team needs and fostering collaboration.

• By prioritizing competition over collaboration.

• By making all decisions without team input.