Title: Competency Assessment: (CU3 M1) Directing
Course: SkillsCom BA 101 16.0 > Section: Credit Unit 3 Module 1

Write a short response to each of the following prompts:

- Compare and contrast the three forms of leadership -democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire. Also discuss the differences between transactional and transformational leadership styles.
- In both comparisons, do you think that one leadership style is inherently better or worse than another, or does the best type of leadership depend on the circumstances?Think about what Dan Pink said about motivation. Do you think his findings might impact which type of leadership is most effective?
- What type of leadership would you prefer your boss to use, and why? Which style would you adopt as a manager, and why?