Leadership and Trust in organizations

Mr. Jones, a very successful manager is known for giving his workers discretionary decision making powers regarding specific tasks as well as general activities geared at enhancing the organization’s productivity. What term is used to describe the foregoing?

In terms of cross cultural-leadership what is the major issue advanced regarding the theoretical frameworks that have been developed?

It has been proffered by the proponents of transformational leadership that there are some elements of effective leadership that are applicable or transcend cultural barriers. State at least TWO of these elements.

Based on a series of studies on leadership, what is proposed as being a fundamental determinant of being described as a ‘great’ leader?

Leaders from _____________ normally display a paternalistic attitude towards their employees while leaders from _____________ seldom demonstrate kindness if they are not specifically asked. Complete the sentence with the correct response

What is the belief in the integrity, character, and ability of a leader is called?

The five dimensions of trust are Integrity, competence, consistency, loyalty, openness.

Samuel was given the new general manager at his father’s store. He has no knowledge or experience in sales and marketing. He was sent to a boarding school where he studied music and dance. His first day on the job, was his first day at the store. Samuel, he was told by his father that he can lead the organization because “sales is in his blood”. Which dimension of trust would Samuel Most Likely be missing?

Mr. James is the new principal of West Moore High. He called the members of the school’s management team together and notified them that meetings will be held weekly. In the first meeting, Mr. James outlined his rationale and criteria for the decisions he made. Which strategy of building trust is Mr. James using?

A small tech company embarked on its first major project since operation. A promise of a performance bonus was made once the company secured a profit. At the end of the year, bonuses were transferred to each employee’s account. Mr. Jones, the CEO is utilizing which strategy to building trust?

What year were the three leadership Styles established?

Who was the individual that underwent the study of the three leadership styles?

Charles Eden, an oppressive and overly aggressive manager at John Bull has a habit of micro-managing his Staff Members. Charles would echo the sentiments that he welcomes employee’s participation during team projects, however displays the opposite. What type of Leader style does Charles display?

What are the three Major Leadership Styles?

Fire, a dedicated employee of Super Value, Winton for the past twenty-five years was recently promoted to the position of Manager by the Board of Directors. Fire was given a complement of fourteen staff members to work with. Every morning, Fire would hold briefing with his staff members. During these sessions, he rewards good work, and allows his employees to participate in major projects, resulting in success. What type of leadership Style does Fire possess?