Leadership Styles Written Work

A manager who makes all decisions independently and expects team members to follow without input is practicing which leadership style?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

• Participative

In a team meeting, the manager actively seeks input from all members and considers it in the final decision. This is an example of:

• Trait Theory

• Great Man Theory

• Democratic Leadership

• Transactional Leadership

A manager who provides minimal guidance and allows employees to set their own goals most likely follows which leadership style?

• Laissez-faire

• Autocratic

• Transformational

• Situational

If an organization believes that leaders are inherently gifted with specific traits suitable for leadership, which theory are they endorsing?

• Behavioral Theory

• Trait Theory

• Contingency Theory

• Situational Theory

When a manager believes that employees are more committed if involved in decision-making, which leadership style are they practicing?

• Transactional Leadership

• Great Man Theory

• Participative Leadership

• Transformational Leadership

In a crisis, an organization needs a strong, inspiring figure to lead the way. This need aligns with which theory?

• Contingency Theory

• Great Man Theory

• Situational Leadership

• Transformational Leadership

A manager who adapts their approach based on the motivation and skill levels of team members is demonstrating:

• Transformational Leadership

• Laissez-faire Leadership

• Situational Leadership

• Trait Theory

If a leader believes rewards and punishments are essential to motivate employees, they align with which theory?

• Transformational Leadership

• Transactional Leadership

• Behavioral Theory

• Participative Leadership

A manager encourages innovation and pushes employees to achieve beyond their limits by inspiring enthusiasm. Which leadership style does this illustrate?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Transactional

• Transformational

In an emergency meeting, a manager decides quickly without consulting the team due to time constraints. This approach best represents:

• Democratic Style

• Autocratic Style

• Laissez-faire Style

• Contingency Theory