Read 2 Chapters and answer questions

Read Chapter 1 and 5 from the attached book and answer the following questions on a total of 6 pages.

Choose three of the following four questions to answer (Chapter 1):*

1. How would you define leadership?

2. Are some people the "leader type" and others not the "leader type"?  If so, what in your judgment distinguishes them?

3. According to the interactional framework, effective leader behavior depends on many variables. It follows that there is no simple prescription for effective leader behavior.  Does this mean effective leadership is merely a matter of opinion or subjective preference?

4. Generally, leaders get most of the credit for a group's or an organization's success.  Do you believe this is warranted or fair? Choose two of the following three questions to answer (Chapter 5):*

5. How do you believe one's basic philosophy of human nature affects one's approach to leadership?

6. Identify several values you think might be the basis of conflict or misunderstanding between leaders and followers.

7. Could two different groups have quite different ethical climates if the same people were members of both?