Leadership Activity to Evaluate:
WHAT STYLE IS YOUR LEADERSHIP?
INSTRUCTIONS: To find out what kind of leader you will be, number your paper 1-32. Place the letter that best describes the way you would act if you were the leader of a work group by each numbered statement below. .
A-Always, F-Frequently, O-Occasionally, S-Seldom, or N-Never.
I WOULD:
_____1. Act as the speaker of the group.
_____2. Encourage overtime work.
_____3. Allow group members complete freedom in their work.
_____4. Encourage all to do tasks the same way.
_____5. Permit others to use their own judgment in solving their problems.
_____6. Work the group members as hard as it took to be ahead of competing groups.
_____7. Speak as a representative of the group.
_____8. Push members for greater effort.
_____9. Let the members do their work the way they think best.
____10. Keep the work moving at a rapid pace.
____11.Speak for the group when visitors were present.
____12 Keep the work moving at a rapid pace.
____13. Turn the members loose on a job and let them go to it.
____14. Push others to increase the work they are doing.
____15. Settle conflicts when they occur in the group.
____16. Represent the group at outside meetings.
____17. Not allow the members freedom of action.
____18. Decide what should be done and how it should be done.
____19. Not mind others thinking I was to tough on them.
____20. Assign group members to particular tasks.
____21. Let some deserving member have authority.
____22. Let the members decide when and how to do their work.
____23. Be willing to make changes.
____24 Ask the members to work harder.
____25. Trust the group members to exercise good judgment.
____26. Schedule the work to be done, but distribute it fairly.
____27. Refuse to explain my actions.
____28. Persuade others that my ideas are to their advantage.
____29. Permit the group to set its own pace.
____30 Let them know it will be done my way or no way at all.
____31. Act without consulting the group.
____32. Tell the group members that if one rule or regulation is broken by any employee, it will result in his/her being fired.
Now it is time to SCORE your results.
1. Write the number 1 in front of the space if you responded A-Always or F-Frequently
2. Circle the numbers 1’s which you have written in front of the following items: 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 15, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29
3. Count the circled number 1’s. This is your score for concern for people.
4. Count the uncircled number 1's. This is your score for concern for task.
Write on your paper your score for Concern for People and Conern for Task.
A high score on "Concern for People" suggests that your leadership styles ranges from a loose-rein style to a democratic style. A high score on "Concern for Task" suggests that you tend to have an autocratic leadership style.
So, what does this mean?
Democratic Leadership Style
The democratic (also called group) leadership style is: The leader shares the problem with the relevant team members as a group. Together they generate and evaluate alternatives and attempt to reach agreement (consensus) on a solution. The leader's role is much like that of chairperson. The leader does not try to influence the group to adopt a solution and is willing to accept and implement any solution that has support of the entire group. The designation gII (instead of g1) is for consistency with the literature regarding leadership.
Autocratic Leadership Style
This is often considered the classical approach. It is one in which the manager retains as much power and decision-making authority as possible. The manager does not consult employees, nor are they allowed to give any input. Employees are expected to obey orders without receiving any explanations. The motivation environment is produced by creating a structured set of rewards and punishments.
On your DAILY WRITING SHEET, Mrs. Zullo should see your numbered list 1-32, your score, and WRITE your leadership style!
From The University of Texas Austin
