Question

    Distributed leadership is a conceptual and analytical approach to understanding how the work of leadership takes place amongst the people and in context of a complex organization.  This type of leadership refers to a model that proposes ___________

    A Leadership be distributed on a rotating basis among group members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Leadership be distributed in groups on the basis of hierarchy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Leadership be distributed as per merit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Groups function best without a leader Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Every member of the group is ultimately responsible for the group Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Distributed leadership is a model in which every member of the group is ultimately responsible tor the group. In this case, members should be competent enough to know what the group needs at any given time and to meet that need by saying and doing the appropriate thing. This model places the leader as the monitor or medium of the group's process with the principal responsibility of maintaining a long-range perspective on the group's process.

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