LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS AND STYLES:
DEFINITIONS, COMPONENTS, AND
APPROACHES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What is leadership defined as? - ANS The process of influencing others to understand and
agree about what needs to be done and how to do it.
List the five main components of leadership. - ANS Influence, Vision, Communication,
Motivation, Integrity.
What is the difference between leadership and management? - ANS Leadership focuses on
influencing and guiding others, while management focuses on organizing and coordinating
resources.
What are the different definitions of leadership? - ANS Leadership can be viewed as a trait,
ability, skill, behavior, or process.
What is transformational leadership? - ANS A leadership style that inspires and motivates
followers to achieve their full potential and embrace change.
What are the three main leadership styles? - ANS Authoritarian, Democratic, and Laissez-
faire.
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, What are the pros and cons of authoritarian leadership? - ANS Pros: Quick decision-making;
Cons: Can stifle creativity and lower morale.
What are the pros and cons of democratic leadership? - ANS Pros: Encourages participation
and collaboration; Cons: Can be time-consuming.
What are the pros and cons of laissez-faire leadership? - ANS Pros: Fosters independence;
Cons: Can lead to a lack of direction.
What is the behavioral approach to leadership? - ANS Focuses on the actions and behaviors
of leaders rather than their traits or abilities.
What is situational leadership? - ANS A leadership style that adapts to the needs of the team
and the situation.
What is relational leadership? - ANS Emphasizes the relationships and interactions between
leaders and followers.
What is adaptive leadership? - ANS A leadership approach that encourages flexibility and
responsiveness to changing environments.
What is the 'dance floor vs. balcony' analogy in leadership? - ANS It illustrates the need for
leaders to balance being involved in day-to-day operations (dance floor) with stepping back to
see the bigger picture (balcony).
What are the components of conflict management? - ANS Identifying the conflict,
understanding the perspectives, facilitating communication, negotiating solutions, and following
up.
What are the five parts of creating a vision? - ANS Clarity, Inspiration, Relevance, Feasibility,
and Communication.
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DEFINITIONS, COMPONENTS, AND
APPROACHES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What is leadership defined as? - ANS The process of influencing others to understand and
agree about what needs to be done and how to do it.
List the five main components of leadership. - ANS Influence, Vision, Communication,
Motivation, Integrity.
What is the difference between leadership and management? - ANS Leadership focuses on
influencing and guiding others, while management focuses on organizing and coordinating
resources.
What are the different definitions of leadership? - ANS Leadership can be viewed as a trait,
ability, skill, behavior, or process.
What is transformational leadership? - ANS A leadership style that inspires and motivates
followers to achieve their full potential and embrace change.
What are the three main leadership styles? - ANS Authoritarian, Democratic, and Laissez-
faire.
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, What are the pros and cons of authoritarian leadership? - ANS Pros: Quick decision-making;
Cons: Can stifle creativity and lower morale.
What are the pros and cons of democratic leadership? - ANS Pros: Encourages participation
and collaboration; Cons: Can be time-consuming.
What are the pros and cons of laissez-faire leadership? - ANS Pros: Fosters independence;
Cons: Can lead to a lack of direction.
What is the behavioral approach to leadership? - ANS Focuses on the actions and behaviors
of leaders rather than their traits or abilities.
What is situational leadership? - ANS A leadership style that adapts to the needs of the team
and the situation.
What is relational leadership? - ANS Emphasizes the relationships and interactions between
leaders and followers.
What is adaptive leadership? - ANS A leadership approach that encourages flexibility and
responsiveness to changing environments.
What is the 'dance floor vs. balcony' analogy in leadership? - ANS It illustrates the need for
leaders to balance being involved in day-to-day operations (dance floor) with stepping back to
see the bigger picture (balcony).
What are the components of conflict management? - ANS Identifying the conflict,
understanding the perspectives, facilitating communication, negotiating solutions, and following
up.
What are the five parts of creating a vision? - ANS Clarity, Inspiration, Relevance, Feasibility,
and Communication.
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