Leadership Concepts Quiz

What is a theory in the context of leadership?

• A suggestion or speculation about why something is occurring

• A description of how something happens or should happen

• The nature of how someone acts when enacting a certain theory or model

• A depiction of a certain theory

What does a model describe in leadership?

• A suggestion or speculation about why something is occurring

• A description of how something happens or should happen

• The nature of how someone acts when enacting a certain theory or model

• A variety of philosophies

What is a style in the context of leadership?

• A suggestion or speculation about why something is occurring

• A description of how something happens or should happen

• The nature of how someone acts when enacting a certain theory or model

• A depiction of a certain theory

Which of the following is an example of a leadership model?

• Traits theory

• Situational Leadership Model

• Autocratic style

• Laissez-faire style

Which of the following bases of power is described as coming from the belief that a person has the formal right to make demands and expect others to be compliant and obedient?

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Expert

• Coercive

What type of power is based on a person's high levels of skill and knowledge?

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Expert

• Referent

Which form of power results from one person's ability to compensate another for compliance?

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Expert

• Coercive

Referent power is the result of a person's perceived attractiveness, worthiness, and right to others' respect. True or False?

• True

• False

Which form of power comes from the belief that a person can punish others for noncompliance?

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Expert

• Coercive