African Leadership and Management: Student Study Guide
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Question: What caution is given about applying leadership traits across cultures?
Answer: What works in Western and European cultures might not work in an African context; traits can vary between cultures so African culture should be consid
Question: List key leader attributes Fleenor (2011) identified.
Answer: Physical vitality and stamina; intelligence and action; eagerness to accept responsibility; task competence; understanding followers and their needs;
Question: Which traits did Spears (2010) emphasize as important for leaders?
Answer: Listening skills; empathy; healing skills; awareness; persuasion; conceptualisation; foresight; commitment; growth of people; building capacity; stewa
Question: What core traits did Mothilal (2010) associate with successful South African business leaders?
Answer: Drive; conscientiousness; self-confidence; openness; charisma; emotional intelligence.
Question: How does the text define leaders in terms of goals and communication?
Answer: Leaders know what they want and why, have goals and know how to achieve them, and can communicate their needs to gain support from others.
Question: What is the central question about what makes someone an extraordinary leader, according to Bennis and Mothilal?
Answer: What distinct personality traits make a person extraordinary as an effective leader?
Question: Which general personality traits are listed as important for leaders by DuBrin et al. and Van Zyl?
Answer: Self-confidence; warmth; trust; assertiveness; enthusiasm.
Question: Why is self-confidence important in leadership?
Answer: Realistic self-confidence is important because a self-assured leader instils confidence in team members.
Question: How does warmth contribute to leadership effectiveness?
Answer: Warmth helps establish rapport with others and contributes to leadership effectiveness in multiple ways.
Question: What is emotional intelligence in the context of leadership traits?
Answer: The ability to detect and manage emotional cues and information—understanding one’s feelings, empathising with others, and regulating emotions to enha