• HED4812 January/February Supplementary Exam Memo | Due
January/February 2026 | Contemporary Approaches to
Educational Leadership (UNISA)
, • HED4812 January/February Supplementary Exam Memo | Due
January/February 2026 | Contemporary Approaches to
Educational Leadership (UNISA)
Question 1
Which of the following leadership styles emphasizes collaboration and shared
decision-making in educational settings?
A) Transformational Leadership
B) Participative Leadership
C) Autocratic Leadership
D) Transactional Leadership
Correct Answer: B) Participative Leadership
Rationale: Participative Leadership involves team members in the decision-making
process, fostering collaboration and ensuring that all voices are heard, which is crucial
in educational environments where inclusivity is a priority.
Question 2
In the context of transformational leadership, which of the following is a key
characteristic?
A) Inspirational Motivation
B) Compliance Focus
C) Authoritative Command
D) Micromanagement
Correct Answer: A) Inspirational Motivation
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate their followers by creating a
vision and fostering an environment where learners can grow and achieve their full
potential.
Question 3
What is the primary focus of servant leadership in education?
A) Authority over followers
B) Serving the needs of students and staff
C) Maximizing efficiency
D) Enforcing strict discipline
Correct Answer: B) Serving the needs of students and staff
Rationale: Servant leadership prioritizes the growth and well-being of individuals and
communities, emphasizing the leader's role in serving their followers rather than
exerting power.
, • HED4812 January/February Supplementary Exam Memo | Due
January/February 2026 | Contemporary Approaches to
Educational Leadership (UNISA)
Question 4
Which contemporary theory of educational leadership emphasizes the importance
of cultural context and social justice?
A) Trait Theory
B) Critical Leadership Theory
C) Leader-Member Exchange Theory
D) Path-Goal Theory
Correct Answer: B) Critical Leadership Theory
Rationale: Critical Leadership Theory focuses on equity and justice in educational
leadership, challenging systemic inequalities and advocating for marginalized groups.
Question 5
In a distributed leadership model, which of the following is true?
A) Leadership is centralized in one authority figure.
B) Leadership roles are shared across various members of the organization.
C) Only formal leaders are responsible for decision-making.
D) Communication flows in a hierarchical manner.
Correct Answer: B) Leadership roles are shared across various members of the
organization.
Rationale: Distributed leadership recognizes the collective responsibility of educators
in fostering leadership, emphasizing collaboration and shared governance instead of
top-down authority.
Question 6
Which approach to leadership emphasizes emotional intelligence and the ability to
connect with others?
A) Laisse-Faire Leadership
B) Relational Leadership
C) Directive Leadership
D) Charismatic Leadership
Correct Answer: B) Relational Leadership
Rationale: Relational Leadership focuses on the quality of relationships among team
members and emphasizes emotional intelligence as key to effective leadership.
January/February 2026 | Contemporary Approaches to
Educational Leadership (UNISA)
, • HED4812 January/February Supplementary Exam Memo | Due
January/February 2026 | Contemporary Approaches to
Educational Leadership (UNISA)
Question 1
Which of the following leadership styles emphasizes collaboration and shared
decision-making in educational settings?
A) Transformational Leadership
B) Participative Leadership
C) Autocratic Leadership
D) Transactional Leadership
Correct Answer: B) Participative Leadership
Rationale: Participative Leadership involves team members in the decision-making
process, fostering collaboration and ensuring that all voices are heard, which is crucial
in educational environments where inclusivity is a priority.
Question 2
In the context of transformational leadership, which of the following is a key
characteristic?
A) Inspirational Motivation
B) Compliance Focus
C) Authoritative Command
D) Micromanagement
Correct Answer: A) Inspirational Motivation
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate their followers by creating a
vision and fostering an environment where learners can grow and achieve their full
potential.
Question 3
What is the primary focus of servant leadership in education?
A) Authority over followers
B) Serving the needs of students and staff
C) Maximizing efficiency
D) Enforcing strict discipline
Correct Answer: B) Serving the needs of students and staff
Rationale: Servant leadership prioritizes the growth and well-being of individuals and
communities, emphasizing the leader's role in serving their followers rather than
exerting power.
, • HED4812 January/February Supplementary Exam Memo | Due
January/February 2026 | Contemporary Approaches to
Educational Leadership (UNISA)
Question 4
Which contemporary theory of educational leadership emphasizes the importance
of cultural context and social justice?
A) Trait Theory
B) Critical Leadership Theory
C) Leader-Member Exchange Theory
D) Path-Goal Theory
Correct Answer: B) Critical Leadership Theory
Rationale: Critical Leadership Theory focuses on equity and justice in educational
leadership, challenging systemic inequalities and advocating for marginalized groups.
Question 5
In a distributed leadership model, which of the following is true?
A) Leadership is centralized in one authority figure.
B) Leadership roles are shared across various members of the organization.
C) Only formal leaders are responsible for decision-making.
D) Communication flows in a hierarchical manner.
Correct Answer: B) Leadership roles are shared across various members of the
organization.
Rationale: Distributed leadership recognizes the collective responsibility of educators
in fostering leadership, emphasizing collaboration and shared governance instead of
top-down authority.
Question 6
Which approach to leadership emphasizes emotional intelligence and the ability to
connect with others?
A) Laisse-Faire Leadership
B) Relational Leadership
C) Directive Leadership
D) Charismatic Leadership
Correct Answer: B) Relational Leadership
Rationale: Relational Leadership focuses on the quality of relationships among team
members and emphasizes emotional intelligence as key to effective leadership.
