Organizational Leadership

Which of the following best defines organizational leadership?

• The ability to control employees through authority and strict supervision.

• The process of influencing individuals to achieve personal career goals.

• The practice of guiding and inspiring a group of people within an organization to achieve common objectives.

• The management of financial resources to maximize profit.

A school principal sets firm rules for classroom management, requires teachers to follow structured lesson plans, and frequently monitors their implementation. However, s/he also provide guidance and encouragement to ensure teachers feel supported. What leadership style is the principal demonstrating?

• Authoritative Leadership

• Bureaucratic Leadership

• Consultative Leadership

• Laissez-faire Leadership

A principal gives teachers complete freedom in designing their lessons, classroom management strategies, and assessment methods. The principal trusts staff to make decisions independently with minimal oversight. What leadership style is being applied?

• Authoritative Leadership

• Bureaucratic Leadership

• Consultative Leadership

• Laissez-faire Leadership

A new school administrator insists that all staff strictly adhere to district and division policies & memorandums, official protocols, and standardized procedures. Deviations from these rules are rarely allowed. What leadership style is this?

• Authoritative Leadership

• Bureaucratic Leadership

• Consultative Leadership

• Laissez-faire Leadership

Before deciding on a new assessment strategy, a principal holds multiple meetings with teachers, parents, and students to gather feedback. The final decision reflects input from all stakeholders. What leadership style is the principal demonstrating?

• Authoritative Leadership

• Bureaucratic Leadership

• Consultative Leadership

• Laissez-faire Leadership

A new teacher joins the school and struggles with classroom management. The principal closely supervises the teacher, provides step-by-step instructions, and regularly checks progress. According to the Situational Leadership Model, what leadership style is being demonstrated?

• Delegating

• Supporting

• Coaching

•  Directing

A senior teacher with extensive experience successfully manages their classroom and initiates innovative teaching strategies. The school leader encourages the teacher’s independence and only provides occasional guidance. Which situational leadership style does this describe?

• Delegating

• Supporting

• Coaching

• Directing

A teacher has mastered lesson planning but struggles with technology integration. The principal meets regularly with the teacher, offering emotional support and encouraging creative problem-solving. What leadership style is this?

• Delegating

• Supporting

• Coaching

• Directing

A teacher recently promoted to department head has strong instructional skills but limited experience in leadership roles. The principal actively provides mentorship, guidance, and structured advice to help the new leader succeed. What leadership style is most appropriate?

• Delegating

• Supporting

• Coaching

•  Directing

A principal faces declining student performance. They respond by introducing new teaching strategies, assigning mentors to new teachers, and tracking academic progress. Which actions represent leadership and which reflect management?

I. Developing a school-wide vision for improved student outcomes.

II. Assigning teacher mentors to guide new staff.

III. Conducting regular meetings to track student performance data.

IV. Inspiring staff to adopt innovative instructional strategies.

• Leadership: I and IV; Management: II and III

• Leadership: II and III; Management: I and IV
  

• Leadership: I, II, and IV; Management: III only

• Leadership: I only; Management: II, III, and IV