Leadership and Management Quiz

Which of the following best describes the difference between leadership and management?

• Leadership is about setting direction, while management is about execution

• Management focuses on vision, while leadership focuses on control

• Leadership is task-oriented, while management is people-oriented

• Management and leadership are the same

A key function of management is:

• Inspiring employees to take risks

• Setting a long-term vision

• Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling

• Ignoring routine processes

Which of the following is a leadership function rather than a management function?

• Budgeting

• Motivating and inspiring employees

• Scheduling work shifts

• Setting performance targets

Managers focus more on ________, while leaders focus more on ________.

• Innovation; control

• Short-term goals; long-term vision

• Motivation; delegation

• Change; structure

A manager is more likely to:

• Inspire employees to achieve vision

• Maintain order and stability

• Take risks and drive change

• Focus on relationships rather than tasks

Which leadership style allows employees to make decisions without leader interference?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Transformational

Which leadership style involves centralized decision-making?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Transformational

• Servant

The democratic leadership style is also known as:

• Authoritative leadership

• Participative leadership

• Transactional leadership

• Laissez-faire leadership

A transformational leader is known for:

• Micromanaging tasks

• Encouraging innovation and motivation

• Avoiding risks

• Ignoring employee growth

Transactional leadership is based on:

• Inspiring followers

• Rewards and punishments

• Delegating authority

• Charismatic communication