SECTION A. SHORT ANSWERS QUESTIONS [60 MARKS] Answer all questions in this section. 1. 'With a vision, leaders provide all important bridge from the present to the future of an organisation'. Articulate your views. (10 Marks)

2. 'Many leaders display a mixture of leader behaviours'. Explain the leader behaviours, and also state with reasons that one behavior may dominate. (10 Marks)

3. Imagine that you are in a leadership position. What style of a leader do you think you would be and why? (10 Marks)

4. The principal ingredient is the need for strong leaders who perform a number of critical roles. Explain the critical roles of strong leaders. (10 Marks)

5. Discuss the five ways used by managers for combating politics in organisations. (10 Marks)

6. Define authority and explain the types of authority. (10 Marks)

7. (a). Distinguish between Authority and Power. (5 Marks) (b). Explain in detail the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making in an organization. (5 Marks)

SECTION B. ESSAY QUESTIONS. [40 MARKS] Answer any TWO questions in this section. Question 1. (20 marks)

According to Bennis (1998) there are seven things a leader creates in business, politics or any place. Critically evaluate the seven things.

Question 2 (20 marks)

There are many misconceptions and myths that people embrace about leaders. A number of these myths can be identified. Elaborate and critique at least eight misconceptions and myths.