Leadership and Management Quiz

Which of the following is the primary focus of a manager?

• Inspiring change

• Maintaining control and stability

• Setting long-term visions

• Empowering others

Leaders are generally more focused on short-term goals, while managers focus on long-term goals.

• True

• False

Which of the following traits is most commonly associated with leaders?

• Risk aversion

• Innovation

• Following established rules

• Seeking job stability

Who is more likely to focus on developing people and empowering their teams?

• A manager

• A leader

A manager’s main role is to influence and inspire others, while a leader’s role is to plan, organize, and control resources.

• False

• True

An autocratic leader is likely to:

• Encourage team decision-making

• Take input from employees before making a decision

• Make decisions without consulting the team

• Allow team members to make decisions independently

Which leadership style would most likely involve the leader being open to suggestions and ideas from team members?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Situational

• Open

An autocratic leader is someone who gives team members a high degree of independence.

• True

• False

A democratic leader would most likely:

• Make all decisions independently

• Avoid making decisions

• Involve team members in decision-making

• Let employees make all the decisions

An open leadership style allows employees a high level of freedom to make their own decisions with minimal supervision.

• False

• True