CONFIDENTIAL Gor UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA SEPTEMBER SEMESTER 2011 FINAL EXAMINATION COURSE : LEADERSHIP CODE : BMLS5103 DATE : 14 DECEMBER 2011 DURATION : 3HOURS TIME : 9.00 AM - 12.00 NOON INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 4. This question paper consists of TWO Parts - PART A and PART B. Read the instructions for each part carefully. 2. Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided. This question paper consists of THREE PAGES of questions printed on both sides of the paper, excluding this page.BMLSS103/SEPT2O11F-AA PARTA INSTRUCTIONS: 1, THERE ARE TWO (2) QUESTIONS IN THIS PART. 2. ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS. Question 1 “The success of an organisation depends on its leaders" Evaluate the above statement in relation to the purpose and effectiveness of leadership. [TOTAL: 20 MARKS] Question 2 “Leadership gained through experience is definitely better than leadership gained through education and training,” Evaluate the above statement by giving examples and theoretical support. [TOTAL: 20 MARKS]BMLSS103/SEPT2011F-AA PARTB INSTRUCTIONS: 1. THERE ARE FIVE (5) QUESTIONS IN THIS PART. 2. ANSWER THREE (3) QUESTIONS ONLY. Question 4 ‘Assume that you have just been appointed as the Director of Human Resources in your organisation Propose how you would assess leadership potential in the organisation [TOTAL: 20 MARKS] Question 2 You have been asked to lead a team of middle managers who are from diverse backgrounds in a new project for Successful Ventures Sdn Bhd. Outline the steps that you would take to maximise team performance. [TOTAL: 20 MARKS] Question 3 “Mr Devon, the new Director, is so charismatic!” said Lilah. “Yeah... agree. But | still prefer Mr James — he managed to transform the department while he was here," said Melissa. Distinguish the leadership traits that Mr Devon and Mr James possessed based on the above conversation between Lilah and Melissa [TOTAL: 20 MARKS] Question 4 Compare and contrast amongst the different types of power that a leader may use in leading his/her followers. Illustrate the differences using examples. [TOTAL: 20 MARKS][BMLSS103/SEPT2011/F-AA Question 5 Kate is a manager in Hi-Tech Consultancy and Services. She works very hard and has initiated many successful changes in the company. Her subordinates respect her and look up to her for support and guidance. Recently she was offered a better position with a better pay by a rival company. Now Kate is in a dilemma. Should she stay with Hi-Tech where she is happy or accept the new challenge? Using relevant motivation theories, advise Kate on what she should do. [TOTAL: 20 MARKS] QUESTION PAPER ENDS HERE