Leadership Principles & Styles Flashcards
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A recreation administrator develops a clear mission statement and communicates it consistently to all stakeholders. This is MOST aligned with which leadership function?
Answer: Providing direction and purpose
Articulating and communicating a mission statement is a core leadership function that provides organizational direction and shared purpose.
Which of the following leadership behaviors is associated with McGregor's Theory Y assumptions?
Answer: Trusting staff to self-direct and take initiative
Theory Y assumes employees are self-motivated, responsible, and capable of self-direction when given the right conditions.
In a recreation department facing rapid organizational change, which leadership style is generally MOST effective for maintaining staff morale and commitment?
Answer: Transformational leadership
Transformational leadership helps navigate change by inspiring commitment to a new vision and addressing followers' emotional needs.
A supervisor provides a new recreation specialist with clear step-by-step instructions and closely monitors their progress. This reflects which situational leadership style?
Answer: Directing
Directing (S1) involves high task behavior and close supervision, appropriate for low-competence, high-commitment followers.
Which of the following BEST describes referent power in a recreation leadership context?
Answer: Influence based on followers' admiration and identification with the leader
Referent power stems from charisma and personal qualities that inspire followers to admire and want to emulate their leader.
A recreation director works to build trust, model ethical behavior, and develop the potential of every team member. These actions BEST align with which overarching leadership philosophy?
Answer: Servant leadership
Servant leadership prioritizes trust-building, ethical modeling, and follower development as the foundation of effective leadership.
Which of the following represents the MOST important consideration when selecting a leadership style in a recreation setting?
Answer: The situational factors including follower readiness and task complexity
Effective leadership requires assessing situational factors—including follower development level and task demands—to select the most appropriate style.