Diplomacy Test (02.11)

DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION

SECTION I: GOLEMAN’S LEADERSHIP STYLES (30 points)

Complete the table by matching Goleman’s six leadership styles with their corresponding descriptions. (6 points)

Leadership style 🡪
The style in a phrase	“Do what I tell you”	“Come with me”	“People come first”	“What do you think?”	“Do as I do, now”	“Try this”

For the following three questions, points will be awarded according to the following criteria. You must choose three different leadership styles.

2 points – appropriate choice and brief definition of the leadership style
3 points – demonstration of understanding of the style’s characteristics
3 points – relevant explanation and application to the question

Which of Goleman’s leadership styles would be most suitable in a crisis/emergency? Explain why. (8 points)

In your opinion, which of Goleman's leadership styles is most likely to be effective in the classroom? Justify your choice by demonstrating your understanding of the style. (8 points)

To which of Goleman’s leadership styles would you respond least positively? Explain your choice by demonstrating your understanding of the style. (8 points)

SECTION II: METHODS OF PERSUASION (30 points)

Write a short definition of each of the three methods of persuasion. (3 x 4 points)
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How does Barack Obama establish ethos in his speech? Identify TWO examples from the speech and explain what he is trying to achieve through each example. (2 x 6 points)

How does Obama use pathos in his speech to persuade his audience? Select ONE example, explain the emotions he is trying to evoke in his listeners, and what he hopes to accomplish. (6 points)

SECTION III: SEET ESSAY (40 points)

Using the SEET model, write a persuasive essay on the topic below – approximately 250 words.

“A good leader is not necessarily someone who listens to others, but someone who knows when to ignore them.” Do you agree or disagree?

Statement
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Explanation 1: Present your first reason in defence of your statement and explain why this reason is valid by answering three questions. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why is your reason true?
Why is it good/bad?
Why is it important?

Example 1: Give a supporting example that is well-known, well-accepted and avoid a hypothetical or personal story if possible.
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Explanation 2: Present a second reason and answer the three questions.
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Why is your reason true?
Why is it good/bad?
Why is it important?

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Example 2:
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Counterargument: Anticipate and rebut a counterargument. Place it anywhere before the tieback.
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Tieback: Conclude your argument by linking it back to your statement and explanations. Use persuasive language. Answer, “So what?” Don’t add new information. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________