Leadership Theories Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of leadership power identified by Griffin?

• Reward power

• Legitimate power

• Strategic power

• Expert power

What leadership theory emphasizes the importance of followers' readiness?

• Fiedler's LPC Theory

• Trait Theory

• Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Theory

• Transformational Theory

Which leadership theory includes the 'telling', 'selling', 'participating', and 'delegating' styles?

• Path-Goal Theory

• Trait Theory

• Situational Leadership Theory

• LPC Theory

In the Hersey-Blanchard model, 'delegating' is best used when followers are:

• Unable and unwilling

• Unable but willing

• Able and willing

• Able but unwilling

Which leadership behavior under Path-Goal Theory is best when tasks are ambiguous?

• Participative

• Supportive

• Directive

• Achievement-oriented

The main contribution of behavioral theories of leadership is:

• Traits determine leadership

• Leaders are born

• Leadership behavior can be learned

• Leadership is inherited

Transformational leaders primarily focus on:

• Day-to-day management

• Maintaining the status quo

• Inspiring long-term vision

• Reducing costs

Transactional leadership relies on:

• Changing organizational culture

• Rewards and punishments

• Building follower loyalty

• Strategic flexibility

What does the contingency approach to leadership emphasize?

• Universal styles

• One best way to lead

• Fit between leader and situation

• Personal traits

Which theory argues that leadership effectiveness is contingent on leader-member relations, task structure, and position power?

• Path-Goal Theory

• Behavioral Theory

• LPC Theory

• Transformational Theory