Management Styles Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of the autocratic management style?

• Laissez-faire approach

• Top-down decision making

• Consensus-based decision making

• Democratic decision making

Which management style gives employees the most freedom and independence?

• Autocratic

• Paternalistic

• Bureaucratic

• Laissez-faire

In which management style does the manager seek input from employees before making a decision?

• Autocratic management

• Participative management

• Laissez-faire management

• Authoritative management

Which management style involves the manager persuading employees to adopt a particular course of action?

• Persuasive management style

• Autocratic management style

• Laissez-faire management style

• Democratic management style

Which management style encourages employees to take an active role in decision-making?

• Authoritative management style

• Participative management style

• Laissez-faire management style

• Bureaucratic management style

What is the potential downside of an autocratic management style?

• Increased employee morale, enhanced creativity, and improved productivity

• Higher employee turnover, better communication, and increased job satisfaction

• More teamwork, better decision-making, and increased employee engagement

• Low employee morale, lack of creativity, and reduced productivity

What is the potential downside of a laissez-faire management style?

• Increased productivity and efficiency

• Lack of direction and accountability

• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility

• Too much direction and micromanagement

What is the potential downside of a consultative management style?

• Inflexible decision-making

• Lack of employee input

• Slower decision-making processes

• Decreased employee morale

What is the potential downside of a persuasive management style?

• It can lead to increased productivity

• It can improve employee morale

• It can lead to resistance or resentment from employees.

• It can result in better communication

What is the potential downside of a participative management style?

• More efficient communication and teamwork

• Faster decision-making process and less conflicts

• Slower decision-making process and potential conflicts

• Higher employee morale and productivity