Leadership

What is leadership primarily defined as in terms of its influence on others?

• The ability to follow others

• The quality of a person allowing them to guide, direct or influence people

• The process of making important decisions alone

• The skill of managing financial resources

Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of leadership?

• Ambitious

• Optimistic

• Credible

• Reserved

What is considered an instrumental part of any group or team according to the slide on leadership?

• The ability to resolve conflicts

• A leader

• Group meetings

• Team outings

According to the slide, what does a leader help determine in a group?

• The group's budget

• The appropriate way to handle conflict

• The group's schedule

• The group's location

What ability is highlighted as important for a leader in the provided slide on leadership?

• The ability to recognize different personalities

• The ability to perform all tasks

• The ability to work alone

• The ability to ignore conflicts

Which leadership style involves sharing decision-making authority with others?

• Autocratic

• Participative

• Free reign

• Non-participative

What is the primary characteristic of the free reign leadership style?

• Centralized decision-making

• High employee independence

• Limited employee input

• Direct supervision

Why did Coach Jones use different methods to motivate his two best players in the softball championship?

• Because one player was shy and the other was aggressive

• Because he preferred one player over the other

• Because he was unsure of his coaching skills

• Because the game rules required it

What leadership quality did Coach Jones demonstrate by adapting his approach to each player's personality?

• Inconsistency

• Favoritism

• Adaptability

• Indifference

What incentive did Tom offer to motivate his employees to come up with a new slogan?

• A bonus and extra vacation days

• A raise and a day off

• Free meals for a month

• Promotion opportunities