IB Business Unit 2.3 - Management and Leadership Styles Quiz

The choice of management or leadership style is least likely to be influenced by the financial remuneration of employees.

• True

• False

Democratic leaders and managers value the opinions of their workers, so seek feedback and consensus before making a final decision.

• True

• False

A paternalistic management style involves guiding and managing the workforce in a manner similar to how parents might manage their children.

• True

• False

A laissez-faire management style involves managers giving out orders instead of listening to the views of their workers.

• True

• False

Authoritarian leaders prefer to use a situational management style.

• True

• False

Recruiting workers is not likely to be a key function of management.

• True

• False

Experiences and skills, organizational culture, and the organization's mission statement have a direct influence on the choice of management or leadership style.

• True

• False

With a situational management style, managers change and adapt their approach to suit different settings and circumstances.

• True

• False

Paternalistic leaders make decisions that they believe will be in the best interest of their workers, but are not consultative.

• True

• False

Budgetary constraints are likely to have a direct impact on the effectiveness of leadership and management styles.

• True

• False