Quiz on Leadership and Management Concepts

What is the primary function of leading in management?

• To maintain financial records

• To conduct performance reviews

• To influence others towards organizational objectives

• To develop marketing strategies

Which type of power is based on a person's position within an organization?

• Referent Power

• Expert Power

• Legitimate Power

• Reward Power

What trait refers to a leader's ability to motivate others through personal charm?

• Creativity

• Integrity

• Charisma

• Flexibility

According to the Fiedler Contingency Model, what factor does NOT determine situational characteristics?

• Team Size

• Leader's Position Power

• Task Structure

• Leader-Member Relations

In the Hersey and Blanchard Situational Leadership Model, which style is appropriate for subordinates who lack competence but are enthusiastic?

• Supporting

• Coaching

• Directing

• Delegating

What does the Path-Goal Model of Leadership emphasize?

• The leader's personality traits

• The importance of delegation

• Influencing subordinates' perceptions of goals

• The structure of the organization

Which leadership style involves consulting with subordinates for their suggestions?

• Participative Leadership

• Achievement-Oriented Leadership

• Directive Leadership

• Supportive Leadership

What is NOT a trait of effective leaders according to the text?

• Technical Skills

• Self-Confidence

• Analytical Ability

• Personal Drive

Which power base involves the ability to grant rewards?

• Legitimate Power

• Reward Power

• Expert Power

• Coercive Power

What is the main focus of Vroom’s Decision-Making Model?

• The leader's charisma

• The delegation of decision-making authority

• The development of subordinates

• The structure of tasks