Leadership

What is a key characteristic of task-oriented behaviours in leadership?

• Shows respect for employee feelings

• Provides instructions to ensure organizational goals are met

• Demonstrates genuine care through actions

• Supports employee satisfaction

Which type of leadership behaviour supports employee satisfaction and retention?

• Task-oriented behaviours

• Initiative structures

• People-oriented behaviours

• Productivity-focused behaviours

Which decision-making style involves employees in the process?

• Authoritarian decision making

• Democratic decision making

• Laissez-faire decision making

• Autocratic decision making

What is a potential problem with laissez-faire decision making?

• Employees are not included in the process

• It leads to high levels of ambiguity and conflict

• It requires strict supervision

• It limits creativity

Why is it unrealistic to expect a given set of behaviours to work under all circumstances?

• Because all behaviours are universally applicable.

• Because different situations require different behaviours.

• Because behaviours are always effective.

• Because behaviours are never effective.

What makes a military leader effective may differ from what makes a small business leader effective. What does this imply about leadership?

• Leadership is the same in all contexts.

• Leadership effectiveness is context-dependent.

• Military leaders are always more effective.

• Small business leaders are always more effective.

What leadership style is recommended for experienced and competent employees with high motivation?

• Directing Style

• Delegating Style

• Influencing Style

• Collaboration Style

Which of the following is a contemporary approach to leadership that focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their full potential?

• Transformational leadership

• Transactional leadership

• Autocratic leadership

• Laissez-faire leadership

What does inspirational motivation involve in transformational leadership?

• Providing financial bonuses

• Having a vision that inspires others

• Enforcing strict rules

• Offering routine tasks

What is the key factor in transformational leadership?

• Financial gain

• Trust

• Strict rules

• Routine procedures