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Leadership Principles & Styles Flashcards

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  1. A program leader adjusts communication style depending on whether addressing executives or frontline staff. This reflects which leadership principle?

    Answer: Adaptive communication

    Adaptive communication is the principle of tailoring message style, tone, and content to the needs and context of each audience.

  2. Which of the following BEST describes a key characteristic of authentic leadership?

    Answer: Consistently acting in accordance with one's core values

    Authentic leaders act consistently with their internalized values, building credibility through transparency and self-awareness.

  3. In the Blake-Mouton Managerial Grid, which leadership style scores high on both 'concern for people' and 'concern for production'?

    Answer: Team Management (9,9)

    Team Management (9,9) achieves maximum results through committed, satisfied team members, balancing high concern for both people and production.

  4. When a CPL leader avoids micromanagement and trusts experienced team members to self-direct, which style is being applied?

    Answer: Delegating

    Delegating style gives fully competent and motivated followers the freedom to make decisions and complete tasks independently.

  5. A leader who creates urgency around performance benchmarks and leads by personal example primarily reflects which Goleman style?

    Answer: Pacesetting

    The Pacesetting style sets high performance standards and expects team members to match the leader's own example.

  6. Which leadership principle holds that the right style depends on the specific situation, task, and follower readiness?

    Answer: Contingency theory

    Contingency theory argues there is no single best leadership style; effectiveness depends on the fit between style and situational variables.

  7. A program leader focuses heavily on emotional bonds and team harmony during a period of high conflict. This aligns with which Goleman leadership style?

    Answer: Affiliative

    The Affiliative style prioritizes emotional needs and harmony, making it especially useful for healing rifts and rebuilding team trust.