Organization Behaviour: Leadership Quiz

What is definition of leadership?

• The use of power and influence to direct the activities of followers toward goal achievement

• The act of controlling others through fear

• The process of micromanaging every task

• The practice of avoiding responsibility

Which of the following is a trait related to leader emergence and effectiveness?

• Low neuroticism

• High introversion

• Low conscientiousness

• Low self-confidence

What are the two broad dimensions that encompass day-to-day leadership behaviors?

• Initiating Structure and Consideration

• Aggression and Intimidation

• Manipulation and Deception

• Neglect and Disregard

Which leadership style involves exchanges of rewards and punishments?

• Transactional

• Autocratic

• Transformational

• Laissez-Faire

What is the main focus of Transformational Leadership?

• Inspiring followers to commit to a shared vision

• Using fear to control followers

• Micromanaging every task

• Avoiding any form of leadership

What is the Time-Driven Model of Leadership based on?

• Random decision-making

• Following a strict hierarchy

• Instincts of leaders

• Seven factors that help determine the most effective decision-making style

Which of the following is a behavior exhibited by leaders?

• Creating job relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect

• Isolating themselves from employees

• Ignoring the needs of employees

• Being inconsistent in decision-making

What is the Leader-Member Exchange Quality based on?

• Close working relationship with the supervisor and mutual trust

• Lack of confidence in the supervisor

• Keeping distance from the supervisor

• Avoiding any form of exchange

Which leadership style involves high follower control?

• Autocratic style

• Consultative style

• Delegative style

• Facilitative style

What is missing in the discussion of leader behaviors and styles?

• Ignoring the importance of leadership

• Avoiding any mention of leaders

• Capturing the effectiveness of the most effective leaders

• Focusing only on ineffective leaders