Author Question: The new leadership paradigm that is emerging and that will continue to be needed in the complex, ... (Read 10 times)

asmith134 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The new leadership paradigm that is emerging and that will continue to be needed in the complex, chaotic future calls for individuals who can successfully combine typical male and typical female characteristics. Such a leader is referred to as:

A. Gender neutral
B. Bisexual
C. Androgynous
D. Heterosexual

Question 2

Organizational structures that are most closely aligned with women's ways of leading are characterized by:

A. Interconnections among all members, the nurturing of talent, and consensus
B. Clear distinctions between leader and fol-lower roles, empathy, and relationship building
C. Clearly defined lines of authority and communication, independence, and cen-trality of the organization's mission
D. Networking, interdependence, and clear directions from those at the top

pangili4 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect because successful leaders should not be gender neutral.
B Incorrect because successful leaders do not have to be bisexual.
C Correct because they are androgynous.
D Incorrect because successful leaders do not have to be heterosexual.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct because female-run organizations reflect nurturing, consensus, and collabo-ration.
B Incorrect because women do not make specific distinctions between the staff.
C Incorrect because this structure is too hie-rarchical.
D Incorrect because female-run organizations do not emphasize the top management level.