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1. What does leadership primarily involve?
A) Giving orders and expecting compliance
B) Guiding, influencing, and inspiring others toward a common goal
C) Managing tasks and avoiding team collaboration
D) Focusing solely on financial goals
2. Which of the following is NOT a key element of leadership?
A) Setting a vision
B) Making decisions
C) Motivating others to work together effectively
D) Focusing only on individual achievements
3. Which of the following is a key function of leadership?
A) Ignoring team feedback
B) Setting a vision and strategy
C) Delegating all tasks without guidance
D) Focusing only on personal performance
4. What is the primary purpose of the delegation function in
leadership?
A) To control every aspect of a project
B) To empower team members by assigning tasks according to their
strengths
C) To avoid making decisions
D) To limit team members' responsibilities
5. Which of the following leadership functions helps to ensure
that team members are motivated and working toward a shared
goal?
A) Decision-making
B) Communication
C) Delegation
D) Monitoring and evaluating performance
6. What is the role of a leader in problem-solving?
A) To avoid conflict and not intervene
B) To identify and resolve obstacles, guiding the team through challenges
C) To make decisions without consulting the team
D) To create problems for team members to solve
7. Which leadership style focuses on making decisions
independently without input from team members?
A) Democratic Leadership
B) Autocratic Leadership
C) Laissez-Faire Leadership
D) Transformational Leadership
8. In which leadership style does the leader emphasize
collaboration, sharing decision-making, and valuing team input?
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A) Transactional Leadership
B) Autocratic Leadership
C) Democratic (Participative) Leadership
D) Charismatic Leadership
Structural Questions:
Answering the following questions according to the text below:
i. Identify the Leadership styles used by Sarah. (2
marks)
ii. Explain TWO (2) reasons why it is the leadership style you stated in (i).
(4 marks)
A software development company is facing a challenging project deadline.
The team is feeling overwhelmed and demotivated due to the pressure
and complexity of the task.
Sarah calls an emergency meeting to address the team's concerns. She
greets everyone with a warm smile, creating an immediate sense of
camaraderie. (mutual trust) Sarah begins the meeting by
acknowledging the challenges the team is facing. Instead of focusing on
the stress, she shares her vision for the project, emphasizing its
importance and potential impact on the company and its clients.
Her passion is evident as she speaks about how their work can make a
difference. To motivate her team, Sarah shares a personal story about a
past project where they overcame similar obstacles. She highlights the
teamwork and creativity that led to their success, making the team feel
capable and valued. Sarah invites team members to share
their ideas and concerns, actively listening and
responding with enthusiasm.
This inclusive approach fosters a sense of ownership and collaboration.
She sets clear, achievable goals for the project, coupled with a timeline.
Sarah emphasizes the importance of every team member's contribution,
making them feel integral to the success of the project.
At the end of the meeting, Sarah promises to celebrate small wins
along the way, reinforcing the idea that every effort counts. She
encourages the team to support one another and reminds them of their
capabilities.
Answer:
Sarah is adopting “Coaching Leadership”, as she has
provided clear guidance and direction to her team. She shares
her vision for the project, emphasizing its importance and
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potential impact on the company and its clients. Besides, she
shares a personal story about a past project where they
overcame similar obstacles. She highlights the teamwork and
creativity that led to their success, making the team feel
capable and valued, Sarah emphasizes the importance of every
team member's contribution, making them feel integral to the
success of the project.
Sarah is adopting “Democratic Leadership”, as Sarah invites
team members to share their ideas and concerns, actively
listening and responding with enthusiasm. Sarah emphasizes
the importance of every team member's contribution, making
them feel integral to the success of the project. This inclusive
approach fosters a sense of ownership and collaboration. She
sets clear, achievable goals for the project, coupled with a
timeline.
