Quiz on School Leadership and Management

What is the primary focus of leadership in a school setting?

• Evaluating staff performance

• Managing budgets and resources

• Getting people to understand and believe in a vision

• Administering daily operations

Which of the following is NOT a model of leadership mentioned in the text?

• Servant Leadership

• Adaptive Leadership

• Transformational Leadership

• Transactional Leadership

What is a characteristic of positive school culture?

• Punishing mistakes as failures

• Recognizing individual successes

• Encouraging competition among staff

• Isolating students from staff

Which step involves reflecting on one's own behavior as a leader?

• Select

• Teach

• Look in

• Broadcast

What does the term 'school culture' refer to?

• The beliefs and attitudes that influence how a school functions

• The physical layout of the school

• The financial resources available to the school

• The curriculum and academic standards

Which of the following is a strategy for developing staff within schools?

• Limiting professional development opportunities

• Creating formal trainings and honest conversations

• Encouraging individual work over collaboration

• Focusing solely on student performance

What is the role of a manager in a school?

• Inspiring students to achieve their best

• Administering and ensuring daily operations run smoothly

• Creating a vision for the school

• Building relationships with the community

Which leadership model focuses on the relationship between leaders and their team members?

• Strengths-Based Leadership

• Leader-Member Exchange Theory

• Servant Leadership

• Transformational Leadership

What is a key aspect of shaping a school's culture according to the text?

• Broadcasting the leader's vision

• Hiring staff without considering their beliefs

• Focusing only on academic results

• Ignoring staff input

What should be the focus when selecting staff for a school?

• Their popularity among students

• Their beliefs about education and expectations

• Their previous school experiences

• Their ability to follow orders