Management and Leadership | Business A Level

Which of the following is NOT a SMART objective?

• Specific

• Manageable

• Achievable

• Relevant

Which of the following best describes an autocratic leadership style?

• The leader makes all the decisions independently of employees.

• The leader encourages others to participate in decision-making through consultation.

• The leader is interested in workers' wellbeing and acts as a parent figure.

• Indecision or absence at the top gives junior staff more creativity.

Which of the following best describes a paternalistic leadership style?

• The leader makes all the decisions independently of employees.

• The leader encourages others to participate in decision-making through consultation.

• The leader is interested in workers' wellbeing and acts as a parent figure.

• Indecision or absence at the top gives junior staff more creativity.

Which of the following best describes a democratic leadership style?

• The leader makes all the decisions independently of employees.

• The leader encourages others to participate in decision-making through consultation.

• The leader is interested in workers' wellbeing and acts as a parent figure.

• Indecision or absence at the top gives junior staff more creativity.

Which of the following best describes a laissez-faire leadership style?

• The leader makes all the decisions independently of employees.

• The leader encourages others to participate in decision-making through consultation.

• The leader is interested in workers' wellbeing and acts as a parent figure.

• Indecision or absence at the top gives junior staff more creativity.

What does MBO stand for?

• Management by objectives

• Management by organising

What are the two types of managers that McGregor theoretically believes?

• Type A and B

• Type 1 and 2

• Type X and Z

• Type X and Y

In McGregor's theory, what view of workers does he believe Theory X managers have?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

What does F. Fielder believe is the most important factor affecting the success of a business?

• Quality of leadership

• Quantity of leadership