Exploring Leadership and Management Styles

Which leadership theory suggests that leaders are born with certain traits that make them effective?

• Behavioural Theory

• Trait Theory

• Situational Theory

• Transformational Theory

Which management style is characterised by a leader making decisions without consulting others?

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Autocratic

• Participative

According to the Situational Leadership Theory, what should a leader do when team members are highly skilled and motivated?

• Use a directive approach

• Use a delegating approach

• Use a coaching approach

• Use an autocratic approach

Which of the following best describes the Laissez-faire management style?

• The manager closely supervises and controls all activities

• The manager allows employees significant freedom in how they do their work

• The manager makes all decisions alone

• The manager uses rewards and punishments to motivate employees

Which leadership theory focuses on the relationship between leaders and followers, emphasising motivation and inspiration?

• Transactional Leadership

• Transformational Leadership

• Trait Theory

• Contingency Theory

A manager who encourages team input and values group discussion before making decisions is using which management style?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Bureaucratic

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Behavioural Leadership Theory?

• Focuses on what leaders do

• Emphasises leader traits

• Examines leader behaviours

• Studies leadership styles

Which management style is most likely to result in high employee creativity but may lead to a lack of direction?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Bureaucratic

According to the Path-Goal Theory, what is the main role of a leader?

• To set strict rules and enforce them

• To help followers achieve their goals by providing direction and support

• To focus only on organisational goals

• To avoid involvement in team activities

Which of the following best describes a transactional leader?

• Focuses on inspiring and motivating employees to achieve their full potential

• Focuses on exchanges and rewards for performance

• Focuses on developing long-term visions

• Focuses on empowering employees to make decisions