Leadership Styles and Their Characteristics

The video explores various leadership styles, including autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, transactional, transformational, servant, charismatic, authentic, situational, and strategic. Each style is explained with real-world examples, highlighting their effectiveness in different organizational contexts. The video emphasizes the importance of aligning leadership styles with organizational goals and culture to foster innovation, trust, and success.

Which leadership style involves making decisions unilaterally and expecting compliance from subordinates?

• Laissez-Faire Leadership

• Transformational Leadership

• Autocratic Leadership

• Democratic Leadership

What is a key characteristic of Democratic Leadership?

• Leaders focus on rewards and punishments

• Leaders make all decisions independently

• Leaders provide no guidance to team members

• Leaders involve team members in decision-making

Which leadership style is characterized by a hands-off approach, allowing team members significant autonomy?

• Transactional Leadership

• Laissez-Faire Leadership

• Charismatic Leadership

• Servant Leadership

What is the primary focus of Transactional Leadership?

• Adapting to different situations

• Structured exchange of rewards and punishments

• Fostering a sense of community

• Inspiring creativity and innovation

Which leadership style is known for setting a compelling vision and encouraging innovation?

• Autocratic Leadership

• Authentic Leadership

• Transformational Leadership

• Laissez-Faire Leadership

Servant Leadership prioritizes which of the following?

• Strict adherence to rules

• The well-being and development of team members

• Rapid decision-making

• The leader's personal goals

Which leadership style is effective in rallying people around a vision or cause?

• Strategic Leadership

• Situational Leadership

• Transactional Leadership

• Charismatic Leadership

Authentic Leadership is characterized by what key trait?

• Adapting to different situations

• Being true to one's values and principles

• Focusing on short-term goals

• Delegating all responsibilities

Situational Leadership involves adapting leadership style based on what?

• The company's financial goals

• The specific needs of the situation or team members

• The leader's charisma

• The leader's personal preferences

Strategic Leadership is most suitable for which type of organization?

• Small startups

• Family-owned businesses

• Large, established companies

• Non-profit organizations