Leadership and Team Effectiveness Quiz

According to Lewin’s management styles, which of the following is NOT a style identified by Lewin?

• Authoritative

• Delegative

• Laissez-faire

• Directive

What does the 'Proactive Personality' trait indicate about a leader?

• The ability to adapt to different environments.

• The tendency to react to challenges passively.

• An inclination to identify opportunities and act on them.

• A focus on team-centered decision-making.

What is the primary aim of Blake and Mouton’s Leadership Grid?

• To assess concern for people versus concern for production.

• To highlight leadership charisma.

• To explore transformational versus transactional leadership.

• To develop emotional intelligence in leaders.

Self-actualization needs are the most basic needs in Maslow's hierarchy.

• True

• False

The _______ Technique is a structured method that uses expert feedback to arrive at an agreement.

• Brainstorming

• Nominal Group

• Collaborative

• Delphi

Which of the following defines leadership as 'the art of influencing others to their maximum performance'?

• Northouse (2004)

• Cohen (1990)

• Jacobs & Jaques (1990)

• Joanne Ciulla (1998)

Which team type consists of members from the same department but lacks the authority to implement decisions independently?

• Cross-functional teams

• Self-managed teams

• Problem-solving teams

• Virtual teams

What is the critical task for leaders during their first day on the job?

• Meet external stakeholders

• Lay down long-term goals

• Meet their boss and team

• Redesign organizational strategy

Which leadership style described by Goleman focuses on emotional bonding?

• Commanding

• Visionary

• Affiliative

• Coaching

Why is leadership considered both a science and an art?

• It combines formal education with practical skills

• It relies exclusively on scientific methods

• It avoids artistic principles entirely

• It depends solely on personal traits