OM Leadership & Team Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is transformational leadership in OM practice?
- Inspiring followers to exceed expectations through vision and empowerment (Correct answer)
- Maintaining existing processes only
- Relying on punishment
- Avoiding all decisions
Correct answer: Inspiring followers to exceed expectations through vision and empowerment
Transformational leadership inspires team members to transcend self-interest for collective goals through vision and empowerment.
Question 2: What is emotional intelligence in OM leadership?
- Recognizing and managing one's own emotions and those of others (Correct answer)
- High IQ scores
- Being emotional always
- Avoiding emotions entirely
Correct answer: Recognizing and managing one's own emotions and those of others
Emotional intelligence includes self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills for effective leadership.
Question 3: What is effective delegation in OM management?
- Assigning authority and tasks while maintaining accountability (Correct answer)
- Doing everything yourself
- Passing off all responsibility
- Giving unpleasant tasks to newcomers
Correct answer: Assigning authority and tasks while maintaining accountability
Delegation assigns tasks and authority based on skills while the leader maintains ultimate accountability.
Question 4: What is the purpose of performance feedback in OM?
- Providing actionable information for improvement and growth (Correct answer)
- Documenting termination reasons
- Withholding raises
- Public comparisons
Correct answer: Providing actionable information for improvement and growth
Effective feedback provides timely, specific information about strengths and development areas for continuous growth.
Question 5: What is conflict resolution in OM leadership?
- Addressing disagreements constructively to find acceptable solutions (Correct answer)
- Avoiding all conflicts
- Making all decisions unilaterally
- Ignoring problems
Correct answer: Addressing disagreements constructively to find acceptable solutions
Conflict resolution addresses disagreements promptly using listening, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving.
Question 6: What is succession planning in OM management?
- Developing internal talent for future key leadership positions (Correct answer)
- Planning retirement parties
- Hiring only externally
- Inheritance planning
Correct answer: Developing internal talent for future key leadership positions
Succession planning identifies critical roles and develops internal candidates for organizational continuity.
OM Leadership & Team Management 1
What is transformational leadership in OM practice?