Leadership and management

Which management or leadership style is most suitable during a hostile takeover?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Paternalistic

Which statement does not apply to an autocratic style of management?

• It is suitable when quick decision-making is required

• Senior managers make all the decisions

• Senior managers monitor and direct workers

• Useful when working with highly skilled workers

A democratic management style exists when managers

• Direct workers

• Ignore the views of subordinates

• Leave workers to achieve their targets in their own way

• Consult their employees when making decisions

An autocratic leader does not

• Delegate much, if any, responsibility to subordinate

• Maintain overall authority in decision making

• Make all the decisions alone

• Work well during a time of emergency or crisis

A key difference between managers and leaders are

• Managers have subordinates

• Managers conform to the organizational cultures

• Managers tend to focus on achieving specific goals

• Managers fosters motivation and loyalty from the workforce

Leadership is not directly concerned with

• Cohesiveness in the workplace

• Guiding people

• Influencing people

• Training and developing people

The management style that sees the leader allowing subordinates to achieve targets in their own way is known as

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

• Paternalistic

Which management style treat their workers as household or family members, making decisions believed to be in the best interests of their employees?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

• Paternalistic

Which management or leadership style is most suitable during a hostile takeover?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Paternalistic