RMP 661 FINAL EXAM Elaborations 2023/2024 Q&A
Dynamic/Dispersed Leadership and what it looks like in practice Answ - Isn't confined
to one position on a job chart or one type of job. Can be identified in processes like
appointment, 'halo' effect, or charisma
Situational/Contextual Leadership and what it looks like in practice Answ - Happens in
certain situations, times, and places. Based on time pressure, skill, motivation, or goal
Interdependent Leadership and what it looks like in practice Answ - Requires a
relationship between leader and followers. Leaders: ask questions, serve as a resource;
Followers: commit, build skills
Action-Oriented Leadership and what it looks like in practice Answ - Working with,
inspiring, empowering others to get things done. Utilizing specific forms of power to
influence others towards a common goal (coercive, connection, reward)
What are the 3 leadership styles? Answ - authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire
Authoritarian Answ - one-sided (leader); directs group by command or polite requests
Democratic Answ - two-sided (leader and follower); guides group to decision
Lassez-Faire Answ - group-oriented; allows group to do as they please or does not
make decisions for the group
Role and skills followers play in the leadership process Answ - Role: they enact
follower-ship thoughts, words, deeds, allow themselves to be influenced by another,
demonstrate knowledge and understanding
Skills: independent, use judgement and skills to enhance progress, commit to leader
Conceptual Skills Answ - include the ability to see the big picture, analyze, anticipate,
and use sound judgment
EX: critical thinking, setting goals, problem solving
Interpersonal Skills Answ - skills and leadership techniques that involve relationships
with people
EX: working with others, good communication, understanding group dynamics
Technical Skills Answ - the "hard skills" of a job that enable a person to do a particular
task
EX: leaders plan, implement, evaluate programs and services
Administrative Answ - CEO/owner
Dynamic/Dispersed Leadership and what it looks like in practice Answ - Isn't confined
to one position on a job chart or one type of job. Can be identified in processes like
appointment, 'halo' effect, or charisma
Situational/Contextual Leadership and what it looks like in practice Answ - Happens in
certain situations, times, and places. Based on time pressure, skill, motivation, or goal
Interdependent Leadership and what it looks like in practice Answ - Requires a
relationship between leader and followers. Leaders: ask questions, serve as a resource;
Followers: commit, build skills
Action-Oriented Leadership and what it looks like in practice Answ - Working with,
inspiring, empowering others to get things done. Utilizing specific forms of power to
influence others towards a common goal (coercive, connection, reward)
What are the 3 leadership styles? Answ - authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire
Authoritarian Answ - one-sided (leader); directs group by command or polite requests
Democratic Answ - two-sided (leader and follower); guides group to decision
Lassez-Faire Answ - group-oriented; allows group to do as they please or does not
make decisions for the group
Role and skills followers play in the leadership process Answ - Role: they enact
follower-ship thoughts, words, deeds, allow themselves to be influenced by another,
demonstrate knowledge and understanding
Skills: independent, use judgement and skills to enhance progress, commit to leader
Conceptual Skills Answ - include the ability to see the big picture, analyze, anticipate,
and use sound judgment
EX: critical thinking, setting goals, problem solving
Interpersonal Skills Answ - skills and leadership techniques that involve relationships
with people
EX: working with others, good communication, understanding group dynamics
Technical Skills Answ - the "hard skills" of a job that enable a person to do a particular
task
EX: leaders plan, implement, evaluate programs and services
Administrative Answ - CEO/owner
