LEADERSHIP QUIZ

__________ is a style of leadership where the leader gives some decision-making

authority to others.

• Directing

• Participating

• Delegating

• Order

Another word for skilled is __________.

• compliant

• competent

• contempt

• incapable

__________ is a style of leadership where the leader tells others what to do and how

to do it.

• Directing

• Participating

• Delegating

• incapable

Leadership styles are __________.

• your personality traits

• your attributes and competencies

• the patterns of behaviors you use as a leader to influence

  others

• the orders you give to your team when you are the leader

__________ is a style of leadership where the leader consults with others before

making decisions.

• Conferring

• Participating

• Practicing

• Discussing

What are the three leadership styles?

• Positioned, Referent, Authoritative

• Directing, Participating, Delegating

• Passive, Moderate, Aggressive

• Dictatorial, Sharing, Servant leadership

You are the team leader of a group of second-year Cadets. Most, but not all, are

motivated and experienced. What style of leadership should you use with your team?

• Directing and Delegating

• Directing and Participating

• Mostly Delegating, but other styles may be needed for some

  members

• Dictatorial, Sharing, Servant leadership

Cadet Aras excels at drill. Aras is not very enthusiastic about his team's project, which

will be performing color guard at a school event. As the team leader, you notice that

the Cadet has __________.

• low willingness and high readiness. You'll use a directing style with him

• low willingness and low readiness. You'll use a directing style with him

• high willingness and low readiness. You'll use a participating style with him

• high willingness and low readiness. You'll use a participating style with her

When is a directing leadership style most appropriate to use?

• When the team has depth in experts and experience

• When time is ample, the leader is new, and the team lacks experience

• When time is short, when the leader is an expert, when the team lacks

  experience, and when the team needs direction

• When the team is competent and supports the leader's goals

Explain the directing style of leadership.

• They tell their team what to do, how to do it, and when and where to

  get it done. These leaders do not get ideas from others, and they

  supervise the team closely.

• They seek advice from others yet still make a final decision.

• They delegate tasks to mature followers.

• They use all three leadership styles depending on their audience.