Scenario-Based MCQs: Leadership Styles

A company is facing a serious cyberattack and quick decisions are needed immediately. The manager makes all decisions alone and gives direct instructions to staff.

• Democratic leadership

• Laissez-faire leadership

• Autocratic leadership

• Transformational leadership

A fashion design company encourages employees to share creative ideas during meetings before final decisions are made.

• Democratic leadership

• Bureaucratic leadership

• Transactional leadership

• Autocratic leadership

A team of experienced software developers work independently with very little supervision.

• Autocratic leadership

• Laissez-faire leadership

• Transactional leadership

• Bureaucratic leadership

A sales manager rewards employees with bonuses when targets are achieved and warns employees who fail to meet expectations.

• Democratic leadership

• Transactional leadership

• Transformational leadership

• Bureaucratic leadership

A leader inspires employees with a strong vision for the future and motivates them to achieve more than expected.

• Bureaucratic leadership

• Transformational leadership

• Autocratic leadership

• Laissez-faire leadership

A hospital manager follows strict rules, procedures, and reporting structures to ensure patient safety.

• Bureaucratic leadership

• Democratic leadership

• Charismatic leadership

• Laissez-faire leadership

Employees in a marketing agency are encouraged to participate in decision-making because creativity is important.

• Democratic leadership

• Autocratic leadership

• Transactional leadership

• Theory X management

A manager changes leadership style depending on employee experience and the situation faced by the organisation.

• Transformational leadership

• Situational leadership

• Bureaucratic leadership

• Transactional leadership

A restaurant manager closely supervises new employees because they have little experience and require guidance.

• Laissez-faire leadership

• Democratic leadership

• Autocratic leadership

• Participative leadership

A company leader motivates employees by building strong relationships, encouraging innovation, and supporting personal growth.

• Transactional leadership

• Bureaucratic leadership

• Transformational leadership

• Autocratic leadership