Leadership Styles Quiz

What is leadership style?

• The ability to manage resources

• A leader’s approach to directing and motivating others

• The way a leader evaluates performance

• A method of solving organizational problems

Which of the following is NOT a leadership style?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Transformational

• Hierarchical

Leadership styles primarily depend on:

• The leader’s personality and the situation

• The organization's budget

• Employee turnover

• The availability of resources

What is a characteristic of autocratic leadership?

• Encouraging group decision-making

• Centralized control by the leader

• Delegation of authority

• High levels of creativity

Which is an advantage of autocratic leadership?

• Improved creativity among team members

• Faster decision-making in critical situations

• High employee satisfaction

• Collaborative environment

A drawback of autocratic leadership is:

• Lack of innovation and input from subordinates

• Too much delegation

• Slow decision-making

• High emphasis on employee autonomy

Democratic leadership is also known as:

• Authoritarian leadership

• Participative leadership

• Laissez-faire leadership

• Transactional leadership

In democratic leadership, decisions are made by:

• The leader alone

• The leader with employee input

• Employees without leader involvement

• External consultants

Which of the following is a benefit of democratic leadership?

• Fast decision-making

• Increased creativity and innovation

• High levels of control

• Minimal employee engagement

Democratic leadership may be less effective in:

• Teams that require creative solutions

• Organizations needing quick decisions

• Collaborative environments

• Education and training sectors