Task/Question

Part A: General review questions (70 marks)

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Question 1

Good leaders ‘practise what they preach’ and act as positive role models that others want to emulate.&nbsp; How would you ensure that your leadership style reflects this statement?

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(5 marks)

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Question 2

Why are organisational goals important?

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(5 marks)

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Question 3

What is the difference between strategic planning and operational planning?

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(6 marks)

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Question 4

How would you show support for and commitment to the goals of the business or organisation you work for?

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(6 marks)

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Question 5

An effective leader knows their colleagues and the members of their team, and they look after their interests.&nbsp; What three (3) ‘personal attributes’ would an effective leader possess which could be described as having a high level of interpersonal or people skills?&nbsp; List and briefly describe each.

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(9 marks)

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Question 6

Why is it beneficial for organisations to develop work teams?

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(5 marks)

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Question 7

What steps should a leader follow when communicating team objectives?

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(6 marks)

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Question 8

Briefly outline five (5) advantages of conducting regular team meetings?

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(5 marks)

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Question 9

What is planning?&nbsp; What sequence of activities must managers and leaders be aware of in order to establish a plan for their team?

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(5 marks)

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Question 10

Identify and discuss briefly four (4) general characteristics that leaders tend to possess.

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(8 marks)

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Question 11

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Fred Fiedler (Cole, 2010), developed a situational theory of leadership.&nbsp; Identify the three (3) contingency dimensions that he believed define the key situational factors that determine the most effective leadership style.

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a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

List and briefly describe these three (3) dimensions.

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(6 marks)

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b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Briefly describe what is characterised as a favourable situation for a leader.

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(2 marks)

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c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Briefly describe what is characterised as a least favourable situation for a leader.

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