Leadership Trait Theory Quiz

What is the primary focus of the video on leadership theories?

• The trait perspective

• The transformational perspective

• The situational perspective

• The behavioral perspective

Who were the main contributors to the original trait theory of leadership?

• Stephen Zaccaro and Niccolò Machiavelli

• Francis Galton and Thomas Carlyle

• John Maxwell and Peter Drucker

• Warren Bennis and James Kouzes

According to the original trait theory, leadership traits are:

• Learned from mentors

• Acquired through education

• Inherent and unchangeable

• Developed through experience

What is a key criticism of the original trait theory?

• It focuses too much on situational factors

• It assumes leadership traits can be developed

• It limits leadership to a specific type of person

• It ignores the role of charisma

What does Zaccaro's modern approach to trait theory emphasize?

• The influence of both Distal and Proximal attributes

• The importance of physical traits

• The irrelevance of personality in leadership

• The role of inherited traits only

Which of the following is NOT a category of Zaccaro's Distal attributes?

• Motives/Values

• Cognitive abilities

• Personality

• Technical skills

What are Proximal attributes according to Zaccaro?

• Physical characteristics of a leader

• Inherited leadership qualities

• Skills applicable to specific leadership situations

• Traits that are inherent and unchangeable

How is charismatic leadership often perceived?

• As highly ethical and moral

• As irrelevant in modern leadership

• As focused solely on technical skills

• As lacking substance and potentially unethical

What is a defining characteristic of Machiavellian leadership?

• Focusing on team collaboration

• Emphasizing emotional intelligence

• Prioritizing ethical considerations

• Using any means to achieve goals

Which leadership style is known for transforming and inspiring followers?

• Transactional leadership

• Charismatic leadership

• Machiavellian leadership

• Transformational leadership