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Effective classroom management organizes learners, time, space and resources to support learning. Concepts include rules and routines, teacher authority, communication, motivation, reinforcement, handling disruptive behaviour, maintaining attention and creating an inclusive environment. It differs from discipline alone because management also prevents problems and promotes productive participation.
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- A. Great man
- B. Trait theory
- C. Role Theory
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Great Man theory treats leadership qualities as largely inborn or intrinsic, assuming that leaders are born with exceptional…
Correct answer: Great man- A. Macro Leadership
- B. Micro Leadership
- C. Project Leadership
- D. Spiritual Leadership
Explanation: Micro-leadership deals with managing a specific task, activity, or immediate work situation.
Correct answer: Micro Leadership- A. Autocratic
- B. Trait
- C. Contingency
- D. None of these
Explanation: A major advantage of the trait approach is that it provides detailed knowledge of the leader’s personal qualities in the leadership…
Correct answer: Trait- A. engage in traditional behaviors that follow norms
- B. focus on their own responsibilities largely ignoring the needs and feelings of employees
- C. avoid personal risk
- D. propose a vision of the future that is better than the status quo
Explanation: Charismatic leaders create commitment by presenting an attractive vision that challenges the existing status quo.
Correct answer: propose a vision of the future that is better than the status quo- A. after careful performance analysis
- B. on a temporary basis
- C. early in the interaction
- D. because of political pressure
Explanation: LMX theory proposes that leaders quickly develop differentiated relationships, placing followers into an in-group or out-group early in…
Correct answer: early in the interaction- A. Great man
- B. Trait
- C. Both
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Great Man theory portrays the leader as an exceptional hero who achieves remarkable goals despite obstacles.
Correct answer: Great man- A. Autocratic
- B. Trait
- C. Contingency
- D. None of these
Explanation: The trait approach has been supported by substantial research identifying qualities associated with leadership, such as intelligence…
Correct answer: Trait- A. Macro Leadership
- B. Micro Leadership
- C. Project Leadership
- D. Primal Leadership
Explanation: Primal leadership concerns the emotional impact leaders have on followers, including the ability to evoke emotions such as fear.
Correct answer: Primal Leadership- A. Trait theory
- B. Great man
- C. Behavioral Theory
- D. None of these
Explanation: Herbert Spencer is associated with criticism and discussion of the Great Man theory, arguing that social conditions help produce great…
Correct answer: Great man- A. Trait
- B. Autocratic
- C. Contingency
- D. None of these
Explanation: Contingency theory holds that leadership effectiveness depends on the match between a leader’s style and the demands of a particular…
Correct answer: Contingency171. Situational Leadership: Telling. Telling is the lowest level of leadership style of___________?
- A. Trait
- B. Great man
- C. Situational
- D. None of these
Explanation: In situational leadership, telling is the most directive style and is used at the lowest follower-readiness level.
Correct answer: Situational- A. Great man
- B. Trait theory
- C. Behavioral Theory
- D. None of these
Explanation: The statement that great leaders are born expresses the central assumption of Great Man theory.
Correct answer: Great man- A. Trait theory
- B. Great man
- C. Behavioral Theory
- D. None of these
Explanation: Great Man theory developed from studying influential historical heroes and treating them as exceptional natural leaders.
Correct answer: Great man- A. Attribution theory
- B. Trait theories
- C. Charismatic leadership theory
- D. Path-goal theory
Explanation: Path-goal theory is a situational approach because it explains leadership effectiveness through variables such as task structure, follower…
Correct answer: Path-goal theory- A. Student
- B. Principal
- C. Teacher
- D. All
Explanation: A classroom supporter or teacher primarily assists students by guiding learning, answering questions, and providing academic and classroom…
Correct answer: Student- A. Principal
- B. Student
- C. Teacher
- D. Clerk
Explanation: The teacher organizes and uses classroom resources such as learning materials, activities, and equipment to support instruction.
Correct answer: Teacher- A. Teacher
- B. Student
- C. Principal
- D. All
Explanation: The teacher is responsible for interpreting and navigating the curriculum so that it becomes meaningful and workable for learners.
Correct answer: Teacher- A. Student
- B. Principal
- C. Teacher
- D. All
Explanation: The teacher acts as a classroom resource provider by supplying explanations, materials, guidance, and learning opportunities.
Correct answer: Teacher- A. Student
- B. Teacher
- C. Clerk
- D. Principal
Explanation: As a delegator, the teacher assigns responsibilities, and as a prompter, the teacher gives cues that help students proceed independently.
Correct answer: Teacher- A. Clerk
- B. Principal
- C. Teacher
- D. Student
Explanation: The teacher interprets learning programmes and translates curriculum objectives into classroom activities, explanations, and assessment.
Correct answer: Teacher