Topic 2 & 3 HMEF5023 Leadership Theories Quiz

Which of the following is a focus of Trait Theory?

• Leadership behaviors

• Inherent qualities of leaders

• Situational adaptability

• Team performance

According to Trait Theory, leadership traits are:

• Universally applicable across contexts

• Developed through experience only

• Situation-dependent

• Based purely on team dynamics

Behavioral theory primarily focuses on:

• Inborn traits

• The actions and behaviors of leaders

• Followers' perceptions

• Organizational culture

Which of the following is NOT a focus of Behavioral Theory?

• Adaptability to specific situations

• Leadership as a learned behavior

• Inherent personality traits

• Leader-follower interactions

In Theory X, employees are seen as:

• Self-motivated and creative

• Lazy and motivated mainly by money

• Willing to work under positive conditions

• Cooperating with high commitment

In Theory Y, managers believe that employees:

• Dislike work and avoid responsibility

• Are lazy and only work for financial rewards

• Are self-motivated and seek responsibility

• Need constant supervision

Which dimension is focused on task-oriented behaviors according to Ohio State Studies?

• Consideration

• Task Structure

• Initiating Structure

• Relationship Power

Consideration in Ohio State Studies focuses on:

• Delegation of tasks

• Building interpersonal relationships

• Assigning specific roles

• Task completion

What leadership style involves centralized decision-making with strict control?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Participative

Democratic leadership is best described as:

• Allowing complete freedom in decision-making

• Centralized control and limited participation

• Shared decision-making and employee involvement

• Limited supervision and control