Leadership Tutorial

Which of the following best describes a transformational leader?

• A leader who focuses only on short-term goals

• A leader who gives orders without discussion.

• A leader who inspires others to achieve more than expected.

• A leader who avoids taking responsibility.

What is a common drawback of autocratic leadership?

• Too much freedom for employees.

• Low productivity levels.

• Team may feel unmotivated and fearful.

• Leaders fail to make quick decisions.

A democratic leader would MOST likely:

• Make decisions without asking the team.

• Let team members make all decisions.

• Ignore feedback from subordinates.

• Encourage participation before deciding.

A leader with high emotional intelligence is MOST likely to:

• Avoid conflict at all costs.

• React strongly to negative feedback.

• Understand and manage their emotions and others’.

• Focus only on deadlines and tasks.

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions and the emotions of others is known as __________.

__________ leadership style is useful in emergencies but may reduce creativity and job satisfaction over time.