Explain what is meant by 'adaptive leadership'.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1-2] Award 1 mark for a basic explanation of the term/concept. Award 2 marks for a detailed explanation of the term/concept.
2. [criterion] For example: Leaders have to inspire their workforce to tackle whatever challenges happen and to then make them work to the best of their ability. Leaders should adapt their style to suit the current economic market of their organisation.
3. [criterion] Other appropriate responses should also be credited.
4. [1-2] Award 1-2 marks for a basic answer with some understanding of the topic area.
5. [3-4] Award 3–4 marks for a detailed answer with clear understanding of the topic area.
6. [criterion] For example: Public leadership where the leader is influencing more than one individual so it is in a public setting. E.g. This could involve organising and/or delegating to the group.
7. [criterion] For example: Private leadership is when the leader is just influencing one individual so it is in a private setting. E.g. building trust with an individual employee and helping them to set goals.
8. [criterion] For example: Personal leadership – this is the leader's psychological, moral and technical skills and how they are presented/utilised in the company. E.g. This could include time management and motivated the employees in the company to work harder.
9. [criterion] Other appropriate responses should also be credited.
10. [criterion] Discussion points could include: Cultural bias – this theory is Western and therefore may not apply to more collectivist cultures. Western employees may be seen as not trustworthy and therefore need strong leadership whereas in collectivist cultures this might be less of any issue.
11. [criterion] Discussion points could include: Does not suggest which type of leadership would be best for each company - other than stating that leaders should do all three.
12. [criterion] Discussion points could include: Training may be required to take on the three levels.
13. [criterion] Discussion points could include: If the three levels can be achieved, then it should bring about better leadership and therefore increased profits for the company (or any other benefit to the company – more motivated workers, etc.).
14. [Level 3 (5-6 marks)] Candidates will show a clear understanding of the question and will discuss at least two points regarding application. Candidates will provide a good explanation with clear detail.
15. [Level 2 (3-4 marks)] Candidates will show an understanding of the question and will discuss one point about application in detail or two or more in less detail. Candidates will provide a good explanation.
16. [Level 1 (1-2 marks)] Candidates will show a basic understanding of the question and will attempt a discussion. Candidates will provide a limited explanation.
17. [Level 0 (0 marks)] No response worthy of credit.
18. [criterion] Other appropriate responses should also be credited.