Module 5 - Leading

What is the primary focus of leading in business management?

• Managing tasks and projects

• Controlling organizational finances

• Implementing strict rules and regulations

• Influencing employee behavior and motivation

What is the key difference between power and authority?

• Authority is earned, while power is given

• Authority is the right to command, while power is the ability to influence

• Power is based on position, while authority is based on expertise

• Power is always used ethically, while authority is not

Which of the following is NOT a source of power?

• Legitimate Power

• Coercive Power

• Adaptive Power

• Reward Power

Which leadership style is most effective during a crisis?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Servant Leadership

What is the main characteristic of a democratic leadership style?

• The leader delegates all tasks without supervision

• The leader makes all decisions independently

• Employees follow strict orders without input

• Employees participate in decision-making

What are the two major categories of behavioral leadership approaches?

• Strategic-oriented and Tactical-oriented

• Authoritative and Permissive

• Employee-oriented and Employer-oriented

• Task-oriented and Relationship-oriented

Relationship-oriented leaders are primarily concerned with:

• Strictly following company policies

• Maximizing employee productivity through close supervision

• Enhancing employee skills and fostering teamwork

• Delegating tasks without monitoring progress

What are the three dimensions of situational control in Fiedler’s model?

• Leadership power, team cohesion, external environment

• Task structure, leader-member relations, position power

• Strategic planning, delegation style, organizational culture

• Decision-making speed, team motivation, leadership influence

In which situation is laissez-faire leadership most effective?

• Highly skilled and self-motivated employees

• Inexperienced employees who need guidance

• Crisis situations requiring quick decisions

• Organizations with strict hierarchical control

What are the two dimensions of leadership in Blake and Mouton’s Managerial Grid?

• Task structure and position power

• Leadership style and employee motivation

• Decision-making speed and strategic planning

• Concern for production and concern for people