Business Leadership Styles

Which of these is NOT a business leadership style?

• Transactional

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Autocratic

A leader should inspire and motivate

• False

• True

Which of these characteristics should a leader NOT demonstrate?

• Take on challenges in order to grow

• Always make the decisions

• Take calculated risks

• Show courage in controversy

A good leader should be an effective communicator

• True

• False

You can adopt different leadership styles depending on the situation

• True

• False

Democratic leadership...

• Does not seek others' input

• Seeks others' input

• Is laid-back

When would autocratic leadership be most appropriate

• When a decision is needed quickly

• When a decision is needed by the end of the month

Laissez-Faire means

• Very strict

• Lazy style

• Free Rein

When is Laissez-Faire most suitable

• When team members are new

• When team members are experienced

• When team members are disengaged

Team members feel most valued when...

• Autocratic leadership is used

• Democratic leadership is used