Business Management - Unit 2 test review

Leadership inspires and motivates others to be which of the following?

• Happy

• Kind

• Productive

• Self-sufficient

Leadership styles are NOT dependent on which of the following?

• The personalities of group members

• The task to be accomplished

• The personality of the leader

• The technology available

Who was the psychologist who conducted a research project in 1939 to identify different styles of leadership and their effectiveness?

• Lewis Kurkin

• Lloyd Kirk

• Kurt Lewin

• Kolin Lewis

Which type of leadership relies heavily on the use of policies, procedures and regulations?

• Authoritarian

• Participative

• Democratic

• Laissez faire

Which type of leadership is also known as delegative leadership?

• Authoritarian

• Participative

• Democratic

• Laissez faire

Which trait of a leader helps prevent jumping to conclusions and making mistakes based on misinformation?

• Creativity

• Fairness

• Confidence

• Dedication

In a team meeting, Nathan is not consistent concerning values, ethics and actions. He can alienate others and negatively affects morale. Which of the following traits does he lack?

• Vision

• Assertiveness

• Humility

• Integrity

Which of the following is the ability to give group members credit for group accomplishments and take the blame if mistakes are made by the group?

• Fairness

• Humility

• Creativity

• Confidence

Emma is in a team meeting and needs to express her ideas effectively. Which of the following accurately describes assertiveness?

• The ability to listen to and consider others’ ideas and opinions

• The practice of applying force or pressure

• The ability to clearly state expectations and enforce consequences

• The practice of using repetition and closely monitoring all actions

Which of the following will earn leaders the commitment and loyalty from group members?

• The ability to be understanding and kind

• The ability to give appreciation and compensation

• The ability to gain trust and respect

• The ability to complete a large amount of work