MNG3702 TOPIC 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023
Discuss the reasons why leadership is an important driver of strategy implementation.
(5) (Correct Answers) The role of leadership in strategy implementation.
1. Leadership drives strategic change.
2. Strategies cannot be implemented in isolation. Someone needs to lead and
coordinate this process.
Leadership is about influencing people so that they perform required tasks and
activities.
Effective leaders typically have high levels of emotional intelligence (trait theory/ term
social intelligence is also used)
Leadership is very important for successful implementation. Strategic leadership is the
ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, and to empower others to create
strategic change necessary.
Leadership is necessary to ensure commitment among internal and external
stakeholders to implement strategies.
2 Discuss the attributes of emotional intelligence. (10) (Correct Answers) 1. Self
Awareness. The leader is aware of his/her strengths and weaknesses. They are realistic
about their strengths and not over critical about their weaknesses.
2. Self Regulation. This attribute refers to the extent to which a leader controls their
emotions and not allowing their emotions to control their decisions and actions.
3. Motivation. The drive that a leader has to achieve their predetermined goals. They
enjoy learning and will work hard to overcome challenges that would block the
achievement of their goals.
4. Empathy. The extent to which a leader is considerate of the employee's feelings
when making decisions. The leader also takes into account social and cultural
differences of the employees.
5. Social skills. Is about being able to communicate and work with individuals from
different walks of life and being able to motivate them to work towards achieving the
predetermined goals.
3 Discuss the responsibilities of a strategic leader. (6) (Correct Answers) Leaders are
not only a driving force behind the strategy implementation initiative but they also need
to perform certain tasks and take responsibility for the performance of activities such as:
1. Communicating the vision and strategic direction to all the employees and other
stakeholders of the organisation.
2. Developing an appropriate vision or strategic direction for the organisation in which
as many stakeholders as possible have participated.
ANSWERS 2023
Discuss the reasons why leadership is an important driver of strategy implementation.
(5) (Correct Answers) The role of leadership in strategy implementation.
1. Leadership drives strategic change.
2. Strategies cannot be implemented in isolation. Someone needs to lead and
coordinate this process.
Leadership is about influencing people so that they perform required tasks and
activities.
Effective leaders typically have high levels of emotional intelligence (trait theory/ term
social intelligence is also used)
Leadership is very important for successful implementation. Strategic leadership is the
ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, and to empower others to create
strategic change necessary.
Leadership is necessary to ensure commitment among internal and external
stakeholders to implement strategies.
2 Discuss the attributes of emotional intelligence. (10) (Correct Answers) 1. Self
Awareness. The leader is aware of his/her strengths and weaknesses. They are realistic
about their strengths and not over critical about their weaknesses.
2. Self Regulation. This attribute refers to the extent to which a leader controls their
emotions and not allowing their emotions to control their decisions and actions.
3. Motivation. The drive that a leader has to achieve their predetermined goals. They
enjoy learning and will work hard to overcome challenges that would block the
achievement of their goals.
4. Empathy. The extent to which a leader is considerate of the employee's feelings
when making decisions. The leader also takes into account social and cultural
differences of the employees.
5. Social skills. Is about being able to communicate and work with individuals from
different walks of life and being able to motivate them to work towards achieving the
predetermined goals.
3 Discuss the responsibilities of a strategic leader. (6) (Correct Answers) Leaders are
not only a driving force behind the strategy implementation initiative but they also need
to perform certain tasks and take responsibility for the performance of activities such as:
1. Communicating the vision and strategic direction to all the employees and other
stakeholders of the organisation.
2. Developing an appropriate vision or strategic direction for the organisation in which
as many stakeholders as possible have participated.
