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LeadershipStyles-ISW19

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 33mins

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1.

Completes the statement with the correct answer…

“Is a leadership style that follows a ​________ where formal ______ ​ are fixed” 

a)

hierarchy / duties.

b)

Leader / Style

c)

Group / subordinates

2.

This is not a benefit of the Participative Leadership Style.

a)

Increased connection and buy-in

b)

Focus on organizational values

c)

Better team member contributions

d)

Allows Your Team to Achieve Business Goals Quickly.

3.

Find the impostor:

What characteristic is not from bureaucratic style? 

a)

The system needs systematic and strict discipline among the subordinates

b)

Members of the group feel more engaged in the process.

c)

The system requires a promotion and reward system

4.

The benefit of____ said that ...

“One of its best uses is in multinational corporations, where not all the workers speak the same language.”

a)

Transactional leadership.

b)

Laissez-faire leadership

c)

Democratic Leadership

d)

Bureaucratic leadership

5.

Select what are some benefits of bureaucratic style…

(There is more than 1 correct answer)

a)

Focused on The Duties And Roles.

b)

Encourages The Familiarity.

c)

Improves The Scalability.

d)

Tasks are simple to learn and does not require extensive training

e)

Lets You Address Issues Immediately

6.

“Limited Forward Movement, No Freedom To Be Creative, and Difficult To Adapt According to Changes”,

Are some examples of pitfalls (cons) of what leader style? 

a)

Democratic Leadership Style

b)

Charismatic Leadership Style

c)

Bureaucratic Leadership Style.

7.

A Police Department Chief is a good example of Bureaucratic Style ? 

Consider that… “The law enforcement agencies are highly structured organizations. The chain of command is clear; procedures are rigid, and strict compliance is expected”.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which term best describes the transformational leadership style?

a)

Micromanagement of employees

b)

Gaining the trust and confidence of their team.

c)

Strict enforcement of rules and regulations

9.

Which of the following characteristics is associated with the

Transformational Leadership Style?

a)

Inspirational team player.

b)

Authoritarian decision-making

c)

Individualistic approach to problem-solving

10.

Which of the following are benefits of the Transformational Leadership Style? Choose three.

a)

Micromanagement of employees

b)

Unites the organization in a common cause.

c)

Improved work-life balance for employees

d)

Focus on what's good for the organization.

e)

Employees have a personal interest in the organization's goals.

11.

What are some potential pitfalls (cons) of the Transformational Leadership Style? Choose three.

a)

There are no instructions to reach the goal.

b)

Unnecessary changes to existing systems

c)

The change can be too disruptive.

d)

Inflexible approach to problem-solving

e)

Time-consuming.

12.

A CEO who inspires and motivates their employees by setting a clear vision and encouraging innovation is an example of the Transformational Leadership Style.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Participative Leadership Style.

This type of leadership refers to leaders who employ a democratic approach, also what let the employees do in the team?

a)

To express their creativity and suggestions.

b)

To change to decide what the team is going to do

c)

None of the options

14.

Select the option that describes a characteristic of Pacesetting Leadership

a)

Results-oriented with an emphasis on setting clear goals and achieving high standards of performance.

b)

Positive change is encouraged, which in turn inspires

forward movement

c)

Focused on short-term goals

15.

“Creativity is limited since the goals and objectives are already set”.

Is a pitfall of…?

a)

Transactional leadership.

b)

Laissez-Faire leadership

c)

Democratic Leadership

16.

Select the two main characteristics for Participative Leadership Style.

a)

1. Improves the scalability

2. Focuses on the Duties and roles

b)

1. Good listening skill

2. Curiosity.

c)

1. Emotional Intelligence

2. Adaptability

17.

The democratic leadership style is when the members of the group…

a)

Participate in the decision making process, the leader is there to provide guidance and control.

b)

Take the place of the leader and carry out decision-making on their own

c)

Vote for the leader's best proposal since only the leader can make decisions

18.

Select some pitfalls of the Participative Leadership Style.

a)

-Increased time costs

-incapplicability in high-stakes situations

-Decision-making stalemates.

b)

-Lack of role clarity

-Poor involvement with the group

-Low accountability

c)

-Limited forward movement

-Challenging to boost the productivity

-No freedom to be creative

19.

 Carlos Slim has Participative Leadership Style of leadership because…

a)

Slim is reflected a preference for order, control, and adherence to established norms and procedures

b)

Slim involved his team in the decision-making process and encouraged them to share their ideas and concerns.

20.

Characteristics of Democratic Leadership:

a)

Being inflexible, being very strict with protocols, not motivating creativity

b)

Being creative, having commitment and knowing how to encourage the group.

c)

Tends to create highly structured and very rigid environments

21.

It is based on an exchange or transaction...

a)

The Autocratic Leadership Style

b)

 The Transactional Executive Leadership Style

c)

The Transformational Executive Leadership Style

22.

These are some benefits of Democratic Leadership

a)

-High productivity

-Improved morale

-More creative ideas and solutions.

b)

-The decision-making stage is faster

-Has a clear chain of command

-Works well when it is

c)

 -Focuses on roles and duties

-Improves accountability

-Eliminates favoritism.

23.

These are some characteristics about Transactional Leadership Style:

a)

Creativity - Engagement.

b)

Hands-off approach - Comfort with mistakes.

c)

Revel in efficiency - Very left-brained.

24.

These are some cons of democratic leadership

a)

The team is dissatisfied/hurts morale

b)

There can be communication breakdowns/poor decisions.

c)

Failure of communication from the leader to the team/Workers have a greater stake in the company

25.

This is an example of Democratic Leadership...

a)

The manager of a branch office offers a session for subordinates to propose opinions or solutions to a problem.

b)

The manager of a branch office doesn't let subordinates be part of the decision-making, don't offer their opinions, they do not have rank in the chain of command

26.

“Easier to apply in a crisis situation, where everyone must know exactly what is required of them and how a task is to be done under pressure.”

is...?

a)

Transformational’s benefit

b)

Transactional’s characteristic

c)

Transactional’s benefit.

d)

Transformational’s characteristic

27.

What are the two correct examples of Laissez Faire Leadership?

a)

A. Aims to create autonomous work teams.

b)

B. A leader should only intervene to punish

c)

C. Working independently without the leader having to intervene to make decisions.

d)

D. Employees should not be rewarded for their work

e)

E. Workers expect incentives to work well

28.

Select some characteristic of a Charismatic Lidership

a)

spread enthusiasm, transmit security, Strengthen talents and qualities.

b)

Guides his collaborators in the possible challenges,shared responsibilities

c)

Promote autonomy, Promotes job growth, Helps reduce staff turnover

29.

Please mention what the word means

"Laissez Faire"

a)

Let it happen, let it happen

b)

The truth will set us free

c)

Well done

d)

Respect for the rights of others is peace

30.

Benefits of the economic freedom promoted by the phrase Laissez faire...

a)

Helping those who have little and treating fairly those who have more 

b)

Prevailing leadership to teach and care for the unprotected 

c)

Less interventionist and protectionist laws.

31.

Whereof the word forewarns "Laissez Faire"?

a)

Mexico

b)

Germany

c)

Norway

d)

France

32.

Select two Benefits of the Charismatic Lidership

a)

Spread enthusiasm, transmit security, Strengthen talents and qualities.

b)

Sufficient knowledge and extensive experience in your area

c)

Motivate and inspire the workforce.

d)

Make autonomous and responsible decisions

33.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence depending on Pacesetting Leadership Style.

“ The leader is _______ and skilled in the project ______.”

a)

patient/ domain

b)

participative/ explain

c)

experienced/domain

34.

Characteristics of Laissez Fire Leadership

a)

Make everyone at work feel good, celebrate if someone achieves something, congratulate one another

b)

Promotes job growth, boosts autonomy, helps reduce staff turnover.

c)

Improved worker health, more fun for workers, happiness and peace of mind for them

d)

The leader doesn't assign rest days, workers don't receive rest days, salary is the minimum wage

35.

Select 2 benefits of Pacesetting Leadership

a)

Tasks are simple to learn and do not require extensive training

b)

Highly Skilled Team.

c)

Inspired connection with team members or employees

d)

Lets You Address Issues Immediately.

36.

PREGUNTA TROLL:

¿Quiénes formamos parte del equipo creador del QUIZZ que estás haciendo?

(vale x3 , ojo ahí)

a)

Jonathan, Diana G y Diana M, Bibi,

Jess, Rafa,

Misa, Eli, Aziel

b)

Jonathan, Diana G y Diana M, Bibi,

Jess, Kevin, Misa, Eli, Aziel,

Rafa

c)

Jonathan, Diana G y Diana M, Bibi,

Jess, Kevin, Manu,

Eli, Aziel, Rafa

d)

Jonathan, Diana G y Diana M, Alex,

Jess, Kevin, Misa,

Eli, Sosa, Rafa

e)

Jonathan, Diana G y Diana M, Bibi,

Servando, Kevin,

Misa, Eli, Aziel, Rafa

37.

Select a pitfall of Pacesetting Leadership

a)

Outsiders can see this approach as disingenuous and

question the intentions behind products or actions.

b)

It Can Lead to Stress and Burnout.

c)

Lack of accountability

38.

 “Team leader who sets aggressive targets for the team and expects everyone to work long hours and make significant personal sacrifices to achieve them. The leader might be highly driven and push themselves and their team to exceed expectations, but this approach can also be stressful and may lead to high turnover and low employee engagement.”

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Autocratic leaders typically make choices based on:

a)

Ideas

b)

Judgments

c)

Both.

40.

Autocratic leaders rarely take advice from others?

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Select a pitfall of charismatic Lidership

a)

Can be unpredictable.

b)

Increased conflicts and disputes among staff

42.

Select two characteristics of Autocratic Leadership Style

a)

Discourages creativity and out-of-the box thinking.

b)

Establishes rules and tends  to be clearly outlined and communicated.

c)

The framework clarifies leader’s power position

d)

The system requires a promotion and reward system

43.

What of this is a Charismatic leadership?

a)

Attractive, influences other people to encourage participation and generate positive results.

b)

Workers have the necessary skills and experience to carry out their work and that

c)

Promotes the participation of the entire team. Consults his workers and takes their opinions into account when making decisions

44.

Autocratic Leadership.

This style Allows for quick decision-making  especially in stress-fill situations.

a)

False

b)

True

45.

 Autocratic Leadership Style.

As a pitfall in this style, “Group of members can’t end up feeling that they have no input or say in how things or done”.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

In family: one of the members becomes inspiring for others positively.

For example, that charismatic mother (or father) who doesn't need to manipulate so that her children acquire habits,

This is a Charismatic Leader example?

a)

True

b)

False