1.4.5 Leadership Styles Quiz

What is meant by the term ‘leadership style’?

• The way a leader dresses

• The approach a leader takes in managing people

• The size of a business

• The number of employees in a business

Which leadership style involves leaders making all the decisions without consulting employees?

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Autocratic

• Charismatic

A democratic leader is most likely to:

• Ignore employees’ opinions

• Allow employees to participate in decision-making

• Give no guidance at all

• Use threats to motivate staff

Which leadership style gives employees the most freedom?

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

• Democratic

• Transactional

Which of the following is a key feature of autocratic leadership?

• Delegation

• Team decision-making

• Centralised control

• Employee empowerment

Which leadership style is most likely to lead to fast decision-making?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

• Transformational

Laissez-faire leadership works best when:

• Workers need constant supervision

• Staff are unskilled

• Employees are motivated and capable

• Decisions must be made quickly

Democratic leaders are likely to:

• Make all decisions alone

• Delegate responsibility

• Avoid taking responsibility

• Punish poor performance harshly

Which of the following is a disadvantage of autocratic leadership?

• Fast decisions

• Lack of employee motivation

• Clear instructions

• High productivity

What style of leadership would most suit a crisis situation?

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

• Democratic

• Consultative