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Leadership Principles & Styles Flashcards

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  1. In Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership model, which leadership style is most appropriate when a follower has high commitment but low competence?

    Answer: Directing

    Directing (S1) is appropriate for enthusiastic beginners who have high commitment but lack the skills needed for the task.

  2. A recreation manager consistently focuses on inspiring a shared vision and challenging the process. This behavior aligns with which leadership framework?

    Answer: Transformational leadership

    Transformational leadership emphasizes inspiring vision, challenging the status quo, and motivating followers beyond self-interest.

  3. Which leadership theory proposes that effective leadership depends on the match between a leader's style and the favorableness of the situation?

    Answer: Fiedler's Contingency Theory

    Fiedler's Contingency Theory states leadership effectiveness depends on how well a leader's style matches situational control.

  4. A parks and recreation director empowers staff to make day-to-day decisions while staying available for guidance. This is best described as which leadership style?

    Answer: Democratic

    Democratic leadership involves sharing decision-making authority with team members while the leader remains engaged and accessible.

  5. According to the Path-Goal Theory of leadership, what is the primary role of the leader?

    Answer: To remove obstacles and provide rewards that help followers achieve goals

    Path-Goal Theory holds that leaders increase performance by clarifying paths to goals and removing barriers for followers.

  6. A recreation supervisor always seeks input from the team before making decisions, even in time-sensitive situations. What is the PRIMARY drawback of this approach?

    Answer: It can slow decision-making in urgent scenarios

    While participative leadership builds buy-in, it can be inefficient in emergencies where rapid decisions are required.

  7. Which concept describes a leader's ability to understand and regulate their own emotions while recognizing emotions in others to guide thinking and behavior?

    Answer: Emotional intelligence

    Emotional intelligence (EI) encompasses self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills essential for effective leadership.