Leadership Theories Quiz

Identify the correct answer by circling and/or filling in the blank. ________________ leaders offer a purpose that transcends short-term goals and focuses on higher order intrinsic needs.

• Transformational

• Transactional

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

Identify the correct answer by circling and/or filling in the blank. ________________ leadership is a theory based on how people respond to working and being led in groups and focuses on two key assumptions: 1) Task Behavior: amount of guidance and direction provided, and 2) Relationship Behavior: amount of social and emotional support required.

• Situational

• Transformational

• Transactional

• Charismatic

Identify the correct answer by circling and/or filling in the blank. ________________ leaders, in contrast, focus on the proper exchange of resources.

• Transactional

• Transformational

• Charismatic

• Visionary

______________ leaders avoid making decisions, hesitate in taking action, and are absent when needed.

• Laissez-faire

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Transformational

______________ is the degree to which the leader behaves in admirable ways that cause followers to identify with the leader.

• Charisma

• Authority

• Influence

• Dominance

______________ leaders monitor follower behavior, anticipate problems, and take corrective actions before the behavior creates serious difficulties.

• Active

• Passive

• Reactive

• Inactive

There are four Leadership Styles within the Situational Leadership Model: 1) Directing, 2) Coaching, 3) Supporting, and 4) Delegating. Decide which style best aligns with the description to the right and fill in the blank on the left hand side. Description: This leadership approach is most appropriate when the followers have high willingness but low ability for the task at hand.

• Coaching

• Directing

• Supporting

• Delegating

There are four Leadership Styles within the Situational Leadership Model: 1) Directing, 2) Coaching, 3) Supporting, and 4) Delegating. Decide which style best aligns with the description to the right and fill in the blank on the left hand side. Description: This leadership approach is most appropriate when the followers have high willingness and high ability. Leaders should rely on this style when the follower can do the job and is motivated to do it.

• Directing

• Coaching

• Supporting

• Delegating

There are four Leadership Styles within the Situational Leadership Model: 1) Directing, 2) Coaching, 3) Supporting, and 4) Delegating. Decide which style best aligns with the description to the right and fill in the blank on the left hand side. Description: This leadership approach is most appropriate when the followers have low willingness and low ability for the task at hand. When the followers cannot do the job, then the leader must take this role.

• Directing

• Coaching

• Supporting

• Delegating

There are four Leadership Styles within the Situational Leadership Model: 1) Directing, 2) Coaching, 3) Supporting, and 4) Delegating. Decide which style best aligns with the description to the right and fill in the blank on the left hand side. Description: This leadership approach is most appropriate when the followers have low willingness but high ability for the task at hand. This leadership style works when the follower can do the job, but is refusing to do it or showing a lack of commitment.

• Supporting

• Directing

• Coaching

• Delegating