PSM S4

Which of the following best describes transformational leadership?

• A leader who rewards performance and enforces rules strictly

• A leader who inspires and motivates followers towards a shared vision

• A leader who focuses on efficiency and maintaining stability

• A leader who adapts their approach based on external circumstances

According to Fiedler’s Contingency Model, what determines leadership effectiveness?

• The leader’s personality traits

• The leader’s ability to inspire others

• The match between leadership style and situational factors

• The leader’s strategic planning skills

Which of the following is a key characteristic of transactional leadership?

• Focus on long-term innovation

• Rewarding and punishing based on performance

• Encouraging creativity and risk-taking

• Building strong emotional connections with followers

In sport, which leadership style is best suited for managing a high-performance, results-driven team in crisis?

• Laissez-faire leadership

• Transformational leadership

• Autocratic leadership

• Servant leadership

What is the main difference between leadership and management?

• Leaders inspire and drive change, while managers maintain order and processes

• Leaders focus on maintaining structure, while managers create vision

• Leaders deal with short-term goals, while managers focus on long-term vision

• There is no difference; leadership and management are the same

Which leadership theory suggests that leaders are born with inherent qualities that make them successful?

• Behavioural Theory

• Contingency Theory

• Trait Theory

• Situational Leadership

In sport business, ethical leadership is important because:

• It ensures leaders are always respected by players and fans

• It helps organisations navigate ethical dilemmas like doping and corruption

• It guarantees financial success for sport organisations

• It prevents leaders from ever making controversial decisions

Which of the following sport leaders is best known for their transformational leadership style?

• Jose Mourinho

• Phil Jackson

• Jurgen Klopp

• Louis van Gaal

In the context of sport governance, why is leadership critical?

• Leaders make all financial decisions alone

• Leaders ensure that teams win championships

• Leadership determines how sport organisations handle integrity, fairness and compliance

• Leadership is not as important as team performance

Which of the following leadership approaches is best for a coach handling a diverse team with mixed skill levels and personalities?

• Transactional leadership

• Autocratic leadership

• Contingency leadership

• Bureaucratic leadership