Leadership Approaches Quiz

The trait approach to leadership assumes that:

• Leadership skills can be developed over time

• Leaders are born with specific characteristics

• Leadership is purely situational

• Leadership effectiveness depends on followers

Which of the following is NOT considered a trait in leadership according to the trait approach?

• Intelligence

• Height

• Technical skill

• Self-confidence

The Great Man Theory is most closely related to which leadership approach?

• Behavioral

• Situational

• Trait

• Skill

Which of the following is a key limitation of the trait approach?

• It ignores situational factors

• It is easy to apply in organizations

• It provides a step-by-step guide for leadership development

• It is universally accepted

According to research on leadership traits, leaders tend to have higher levels of:

• Neuroticism

• Emotional stability

• Passive behavior

• Resistance to feedback

The skill approach focuses on:

• The innate characteristics of leaders

• The behaviors that leaders exhibit

• The competencies leaders can learn and develop

• Followers’ expectations

Which researcher is most associated with the skill-based model of leadership?

• Stogdill

• Katz

• Lewin

• Fiedler

Katz’s three-skill model includes:

• Technical, human, and conceptual skills

• Decision-making, motivation, and power skills

• Persuasion, delegation, and coaching skills

• Communication, confidence, and charisma

According to Katz, conceptual skills are most important for:

• First-line managers

• Middle managers

• Top-level managers

• All levels equally

Which of the following is an example of technical skill in leadership?

• Developing a strategic vision

• Understanding financial reports and data analysis

• Motivating a team towards a common goal

• Resolving interpersonal conflicts