Leadership Theories Quiz

Which of the following best describes Trait Theory of leadership?

• Leadership is based on situational factors

• Leaders are made through training

• Leaders possess certain inborn characteristics

• Leadership is based purely on behavior

Which trait is commonly associated with effective leaders in Trait Theory?

• Physical strength

• High intelligence

• Aggressiveness

• Introversion

A key limitation of Trait Theory is that:

• It focuses only on group dynamics

• It ignores the role of followers

• It does not identify which traits are most important

• It promotes democratic leadership only

Transactional leadership is primarily focused on:

• Vision and inspiration

• Punishment and reward

• Team bonding

• Shared leadership

Transformational leaders tend to:

• Avoid risk-taking

• Focus on structured rewards

• Inspire and motivate change

• Maintain status quo

Which of the following leaders is best described as transformational?

• A factory supervisor monitoring output

• A teacher who changes how students view learning

• A manager who enforces rules strictly

• A banker who follows daily protocols

When is transactional leadership most effective?

• During rapid organizational change

• In stable environments with routine tasks

• In crisis where innovation is needed

• When high creativity is demanded

What is the primary role of mentorship in leadership development?

• To assign tasks

• To supervise performance

• To guide and support growth

• To evaluate technical skills

Which of the following is NOT a component of emotional intelligence?

• Self-awareness

• Technical expertise

• Empathy

• Self-regulation

How can leaders develop emotional intelligence?

• Avoid emotional conversations

• Practice empathy and self-reflection

• Focus only on logic

• Ignore team feedback