Understanding Democratic Leadership

How does a democratic leader handle opinions?

• They ignore them

• They listen to them

• They dismiss them

• They argue against them.

What does a democratic leader allow the group to do?

• Take responsibility for the decision

• Follow orders without question

• Avoid making decisions

• Work independently without guidance.

What type of leader is described as informal and believes in noninterference?

• Autocratic Leader

• Democratic Leader

• Laissez-faire Leader

• Transformational Leader

Which leadership style strives for minimal rules?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Bureaucratic

A leader who allows group members to function as independents with little direction is known as a:

• Laissez-faire Leader

• Autocratic Leader

• Charismatic Leader

• Transactional Leader

Laissez-faire leadership is best described as a

(a)   type of leadership.

• Highly structured

• Noninterfering
• Rule-oriented

• Directive

What is an autocratic leader often called?

• A) A democrat

• B) A dictator

• C) A collaborator

• D) A negotiator

Which of the following is a characteristic of an autocratic leader?

• Seeks opinions

• Maintains total rule

• Shares decision-making

• Encourages teamwork

What type of decisions does an autocratic leader make?

• Consultative

• Democratic

• All decisions

• No decisions

How often does an autocratic leader ask for opinions?

• Always

• Often

• Rarely

• Never