WorksheetsSeminar 05: Management and Leadership
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why do we need Leaders/Managers in any organization?
Sometimes there is no need to have a leader and manager in a group.
Managers for execution efficiency, Leaders for vision and direction
Why do you want to become a leader/manager?
For money: Many of the highest paid positions come with a leadership role
I love what I do, I love the feeling of getting things done in a well organized manner and foreseen the future, having a positive impact in terms of helping people grow into their potential.
For Power: making the difficult decisions such as determine when employees are fired or laid off
For Prestige: the respect and admiration that I get for being successful or important while doing management and/or leadership roles
What is the main difference between a leader and a manager?
Leaders have formal authority, while managers have informal influence
Leaders focus on people, while managers focus on tasks
Leaders are reactive, while managers are proactive
Leaders focus on short-term goals, while managers focus on long-term goals
What does it mean to lead by example?
Dictating orders without taking action
Delegating all responsibilities to subordinates
Ignoring the needs and opinions of team members
Being a role model and practicing what you preach
What is the primary role of a servant leader?
To support and empower the growth of others
To exert control and dominance over subordinates
To serve the needs of the organization above all else
To prioritize the personal success of the leader
What is the role of emotional intelligence in leadership?
It is irrelevant to leadership effectiveness
It is a hindrance to making tough decisions
It helps leaders connect and empathize with others
It fosters a culture of fear and intimidation
Leaders achieve goals, and power is
Defined by leaders' hopes and inspirations
Usually used by poor leaders
A strong influence on leaders' goals
A means of archieving goals
The word management suggests
Dynamism
Risk-taking
Creativity
Efficiency
Leadership is often more associated with
Change
Consistency
Planning
Paperwork
Emotional Intelligence or Emotional Quotient (EQ) includes
The ability to quickly reduce stress
The ability to recognize and manage your own emotions
The ability to connect with others using nonverbal communication
All of the above
