Leadership Styles and Gender Differences

The video discusses gender differences in leadership styles, highlighting that women tend to be more collaborative and democratic, while men are often more autocratic. It also covers transformational leadership, which is valued in modern organizations, and notes that women often exemplify this style by treating individuals with care. Additionally, the video contrasts reward-based and punishment-based leadership approaches, noting that women are more likely to use positive reinforcement.

What is the nature of gender differences in leadership styles according to the introduction?

• They are absolute and distinct.

• They are overlapping distributions with average differences.

• They are non-existent.

• They are the same for both genders.

How do women generally differ from men in their leadership approach?

• Women are more directive.

• Women are less participative.

• Women are more collaborative and democratic.

• Women are more autocratic.

What is a key characteristic of transformational leadership?

• Being a role model and inspiration.

• Focusing on top-down directives.

• Ignoring individual needs.

• Emphasizing punishment over rewards.

In transformational leadership, how do women particularly excel?

• By being more autocratic.

• By treating people as individuals.

• By focusing on punishment.

• By ignoring creativity.

What approach are women more likely to use in leadership compared to men?

• A top-down directive approach.

• A positive reward approach.

• An indifferent approach.

• A negative punishment approach.