Unit 6 - Exam prep 2

What is a key characteristic of transformational management style?

• Focus on short-term goals

• Inspiring and motivating employees

• Strict adherence to rules

• Emphasis on individual tasks

Which of the following is a component of action-centred leadership?

• Task, Team, Individual

• Vision, Mission, Values

• Planning, Organising, Leading

• Control, Command, Coordinate

Contingency leadership theory suggests that:

• Leadership style should be consistent regardless of the situation

• Leadership effectiveness depends on the situation

• Leaders are born, not made

• Leadership is solely about personal traits

Situational leadership involves:

• Adapting leadership style based on team maturity

• Using the same leadership style in all situations

• Focusing only on task completion

• Ignoring team dynamics

Envisioning in management refers to:

• Setting short-term objectives

• Creating a compelling future image

• Focusing on current issues

• Delegating tasks effectively

Determining the best path in management involves:

• Following traditional methods

• Evaluating various strategies and choosing the most effective

• Relying on intuition alone

• Avoiding risk at all costs

Which of the following best describes the relationship between vision, mission, and values?

• Vision is the present, mission is the past, values are irrelevant

• Vision is the future, mission is the present, values guide behaviour

• Vision and mission are interchangeable, values are optional

• Vision is the past, mission is the future, values are static

A team builder in management is someone who:

• Focuses solely on individual performance

• Encourages collaboration and cohesion among team members

• Avoids conflict at all costs

• Prioritises tasks over people

A problem solver in management is characterised by:

• Ignoring issues until they escalate

• Proactively identifying and addressing challenges

• Delegating all problems to subordinates

• Focusing only on financial problems

Managing conflict effectively involves:

• Avoiding confrontation

• Addressing issues openly and constructively

• Ignoring differing opinions

• Enforcing strict rules