LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS CORE
LEADERSHIP THEORIES AND STYLES REVIEW
2026
◉ Characteristics of Effective Leaders.
Answer: initiative, capable of independence, follow-through, ethics,
ability to respond to change, resiliency, positivist, confidence, record
of excellence
◉ Interpersonal Roles.
Answer: Figurehead, Leader, Liaison
◉ Informational Roles.
Answer: Monitor, Disseminator, Spokesperson
◉ Decisional Roles.
Answer: Entrepreneur, Disturbance Handler, Resource Allocator,
Negotiator
◉ Individual Thinking with Systems Thinking.
Answer: Measuring individual performance in terms of a system
(structure/culture in work group)
, ◉ Key Duties of a Leader.
Answer: Problem Solving and Decision Making
◉ What determines leadership capabilities?.
Answer: Self-understanding
◉ Leadership Styles.
Answer: Charismatic, Innovative, Command & Control, Laissez-Faire,
Pace Setter, Servant, Situational, Transformational
◉ Job-centered vs. Employee-centered.
Answer: Job: closely supervise subordinates to make sure they
perform their tasks following the specified procedures. This type of
leader relies on reward, punishment, and legitimate power to
influence the behavior of followers
Employee: emphasizes interpersonal relationships and is sometimes
associated with a participatory approach in which leaders seek to
involve other people in the process
◉ Motivation Process for Leadership.
Answer: Once you are self-motivated, only then you can motivate
others to achieve their goals and to harmonize their personal goals
with the common goals of the organization.
LEADERSHIP THEORIES AND STYLES REVIEW
2026
◉ Characteristics of Effective Leaders.
Answer: initiative, capable of independence, follow-through, ethics,
ability to respond to change, resiliency, positivist, confidence, record
of excellence
◉ Interpersonal Roles.
Answer: Figurehead, Leader, Liaison
◉ Informational Roles.
Answer: Monitor, Disseminator, Spokesperson
◉ Decisional Roles.
Answer: Entrepreneur, Disturbance Handler, Resource Allocator,
Negotiator
◉ Individual Thinking with Systems Thinking.
Answer: Measuring individual performance in terms of a system
(structure/culture in work group)
, ◉ Key Duties of a Leader.
Answer: Problem Solving and Decision Making
◉ What determines leadership capabilities?.
Answer: Self-understanding
◉ Leadership Styles.
Answer: Charismatic, Innovative, Command & Control, Laissez-Faire,
Pace Setter, Servant, Situational, Transformational
◉ Job-centered vs. Employee-centered.
Answer: Job: closely supervise subordinates to make sure they
perform their tasks following the specified procedures. This type of
leader relies on reward, punishment, and legitimate power to
influence the behavior of followers
Employee: emphasizes interpersonal relationships and is sometimes
associated with a participatory approach in which leaders seek to
involve other people in the process
◉ Motivation Process for Leadership.
Answer: Once you are self-motivated, only then you can motivate
others to achieve their goals and to harmonize their personal goals
with the common goals of the organization.
