unit 3 Leadership and Motivation Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of an autocratic leader?

• Trusts employees to make decisions

• Makes all decisions and issues orders

• Communicates openly with employees

• Delegates tasks frequently

Which leadership style involves considerable trust in staff and delegation of tasks?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Transformational

• Laissez-faire

What is the main focus of Maslow's theory of motivation?

• Job satisfaction

• Employee empowerment

• Hierarchy of Needs

• Financial incentives

Which leadership style values employee input but holds the leader ultimately responsible?

• Laissez-faire

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Charismatic

What does delegation involve?

• Motivating employees through rewards

• Assigning tasks without accountability

• Assigning authority and responsibility

• Making decisions for employees

According to McGregor's theory, what are the two categories of managers?

• Theory X and Theory Y

• Theory Alpha and Theory Beta

• Theory 1 and Theory 2

• Theory A and Theory B

Which leadership style is characterized by issuing orders that must be followed?

• Participative

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

What is a key aspect of motivation according to the text?

• The need for personal charisma

• The power to influence others

• The willingness to work hard

• The ability to delegate tasks

Which leadership style allows employees to decide how goals are achieved?

• Laissez-faire

• Autocratic

• Transactional

• Democratic

What is a characteristic of a democratic leader?

• Communicates with and supports employees

• Enforces authority through fear

• Makes all decisions independently

• Avoids delegating tasks