Q. The role of a leader is defined by the three circles of need:
1. Task
2. Function
3. New ideas
4. Team
5. Process
6. Communication
7. Individual
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) 2, 4, 1
(B) 3, 1, 6
(C) 7, 5, 3
(D) 1, 4, 7
Question from UPPSC Prelims CSAT 2024
Correct Answer: (D) 1, 4, 7
Explanation:
The role of a leader is often conceptualized as balancing and addressing three key areas of need, which are:
1. Task: Ensuring that the task or goal is achieved effectively and efficiently.
2. Team: Building and maintaining a cohesive and motivated team to work towards the goal.
3. Individual: Addressing the needs, development, and well-being of individual team members.
These three areas are commonly referred to in leadership theories, such as John Adair’s “Action-Centered Leadership” model, which emphasizes the importance of balancing task, team, and individual needs for effective leadership.
– Option (A): Includes “Function,” which is not one of the three circles of need.
– Option (B): Includes “New ideas” and “Communication,” which are important but not part of the three circles of need.
– Option (C): Includes “Process” and “New ideas,” which are not part of the three circles of need.
– Option (D): Correctly identifies the three circles of need: Task (1), Team (4), and Individual (7).
Thus, the correct answer is (D) 1, 4, 7.
