IB Business Management - 2.3 Leadership and Management Quiz

Which of the following best describes the role of a manager?

• Inspires employees through vision and motivation

• Organises resources and coordinates tasks

• Focuses on long-term innovation

• Encourages autonomy and independence

Which of the following is typically associated with leadership rather than management?

• Budgeting and financial control

• Designing organisational structures

• Motivating employees with a shared vision

• Monitoring day-to-day operations

A manager focuses on “doing things right,” while a leader focuses on:

• Controlling outcomes

• Maximizing profits

• Doing the right things

• Following strict procedures

Which is a key difference between management and leadership?

• Management is always people-focused, while leadership is task-focused

• Leadership and management require identical skill sets

• Management emphasises processes; leadership emphasises direction

• Leadership involves only short-term objectives

In an organization, who is most likely to “inspire change”?

• Middle manager

• Line manager

• Leader

• Administrator

Which of the following tasks is not typically part of management?

• Setting targets

• Inspiring vision

• Allocating resources

• Monitoring performance

Which situation is most suited to autocratic leadership?

• Creative industries requiring innovation

• Military operations or crises

• Academic research teams

• Tech startups

A disadvantage of autocratic leadership is:

• Faster decision-making

• Clear lines of authority

• Low employee morale

• Strong discipline

Autocratic leadership is best characterised by:

• Consensus-based decisions

• Centralised control with little delegation

• Employee autonomy

• Open communication

Which of the following would be least effective under autocratic leadership?

• Crisis management

• Military commands

• Creative problem-solving

• Routine tasks