Leadership and CM

Countries in which an autocratic political system is replaced by a democratic system are likely to become more accepting of participative leadership and empowerment in organizations.

• True

• False

_____ ________ involves the acceptance of an unequal distribution of power and status in organizations and institutions

• leadership grid

• power distance

• autocratic style

Guideline for participative leadership:

• Encourage people to express their concerns

• Record ideas and suggestions

• Identify people with relevant knowledge or expertise

• Listen to dissenting views without getting defensive

Guideline for encouraging participation

• Try to utilize suggestions and deal with concerns

• Evaluate whether it is feasible to hold a meeting

• Evaluate likely acceptance without participation

• Identify people with relevant knowledge or expertise

Leadership is rather inspirational and “non-material” (you cannot put your hands on it, but it has great impact).

• True

• False

__________ is a set of explicit tools and techniques that can be used in different situations

• leadership

• management

• achievement

Сhoose two correct statements:

• Managers balance opposing views, limit choices, and design compromises. Leaders increase options and develop fresh ideas

• Leaders avoid emotional involvement with people and lack empathy. Managers relate to others directly, intuitively, empathetically

• Leaders feel part of the organization and wish to strengthen the organization. Managers feel separate from the organization and wish to transform human and economic relationship

• Managers avoid risk. Leaders seek risks when opportunities appear promising

3 Basic Leadership Styles: Autocratic, Laissez-Faire and __________

It is a task-oriented leader who retains most of the authority for himself/herself

• autocratic

• participative

• consultative

Participative leadership takes many forms:

• Consultative,

  Consensus, Democratic

• Autocratic,

  Consensus, Democratic

• Laissez-Faire,

  Consultative,

  Consensus