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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW TEST

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which type of leadership style involves the manager making all the decisions?

a)

Laissez-faire

b)

Autocratic

c)

Democratic

2.

Which type of leadership style involves managers and employees working together in unison to make decisions?

a)

Democratic

b)

Laissez-faire

c)

Autocratic

3.

What is meant by leadership?

a)

Someone that tells employees what to do

b)

The act of guiding a group or team to achieve a certain goal

c)

Inspiring staff members to achieve their dreams

4.

What is the difference between a manager and a leader?

a)

Managers inspire people and leaders delegate tasks to their employees

b)

Leaders have people follow them while managers have employees who work for them

c)

They are both similar

5.

What are the advantages of autocratic leadership?

a)

It is an innovative style of leadership

b)

Decisions are made quickly and by the most experienced members of staff

c)

Employees ideas and creativity are not usually considered

6.

Which of the following is not a trait of great business leaders?

a)

Vision

b)

Friendliness

c)

Integrity

d)

Confidence

7.

The following are all management styles:

a)

Persuasive, Confident, Laissez-faire

b)

Autocratic, Consultative, Authentic

c)

Authoritarian, Participative, Supportive

d)

Consultative, Participative, Autocratic

8.

An authoritative leadership style is effective when:

a)

there isn't a need to monitor the team closely.

b)

there is room for error.

c)

the team has little experience.

d)

the project needs input from all members.

9.

Authentic leaders are:

a)

honest, kind and generous

b)

honest, genuine and caring

c)

honest, genuine and self-aware

d)

kind, caring and real

10.

One of the following is not a feature of an autocratic management style.

a)

The manager makes all decisions.

b)

The manager has total control.

c)

The manager encourages team work.

d)

The manager closely supervises employees.

11.

Officers know that their __________ have a profound effect on the people they work with.

a)

behavior and attitude

b)

behavior and speech

c)

speech and attitude

d)

None of the above

12.

Which leadership style provides clear expectations for what needs to be done and how it should be done?

a)

autocratic

b)

democratic

c)

laissez-faire

13.

Ability and process of motivating people toward a common goal; ability and process of affecting the thoughts and behaviors of others

a)

Leadership

b)

Autocratic Leadership

c)

Bureaucratic Leadership

d)

Democratic Leadership

14.

When a leader gives little to no direction to team members, but provides support

a)

Bureaucratic Leadership

b)

Democratic Leadership

c)

Laissez-Faire Leadership

d)

Transactional Leadership

15.

You are given the following goal at work - Using the manufacturing parts list of 200 items and count the

inventory in the warehouse. Record the results on the parts list. What part of "SMART" is missing from this

goal?

a)

The "M" is missing

b)

The "A" is missing

c)

The "R" is missing

d)

The "T" is missing

16.

Which of the following is the best method for communicating team goals?

a)

Post the handouts on a bulletin board

b)

Discuss goals in a group meeting

c)

Discuss the goals in meetings with one team member at a time

d)

E-mail the goals to everyone on the team

17.

What happens to a team without good leadership?

a)

Team may become unproductive and dis-unified

b)

A team member would be rise to be a leader

c)

Team conflicts may arise among members

d)

They would actually do the assignments as assigned.

18.

As a team leader, why should you avoid negative attitudes?

a)

They can be destructive and prevent the team from achieving goals.

b)

They can make the work day seem long.

c)

They make you appear as an autocratic leader.

d)

They keep you and team members from being friends.

19.

Why is it important that your goals have deadlines

a)

You need details

b)

So you know what you are trying to accomplish

c)

So you can tell if you have accomplished it or not

d)

So you will actually work towards achieving it in a timely manner

20.
What does the S in SMART stand for?
a)
Sarcastic - a goal must say one thing and mean another.
b)
Simple - a goal must be easy.
c)
Sample - a goal must be typical.
d)
Specific - a goal must be focused.
21.

What does the M in SMART stand for?

a)

Maximum - there are no limits for goals

b)

Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered

c)

Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.

d)

Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.

22.

Entrepreneurs need business skills only if they plan to start an accounting business.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

A leader empowers other people to act and make decisions.

a)

True

b)

False

24.
Autocratic leaders rule with an iron...
a)
Finger
b)
Fist
c)
Shoulder
d)
Voice
25.

Which management or leadership style is most suitable during a hostile takeover?

a)

Autocratic

b)

Democratic

c)

Laissez-faire

d)

Paternalistic

26.

Which statement does not apply to an autocratic style of management?

a)

It is suitable when quick decision-making is required

b)

Senior managers make all the decisions

c)

Senior managers monitor and direct workers

d)

Useful when working with highly skilled workers

27.

Leaders have ambition and persistence in reaching goals. They are self-starters who plan what they want to do and then do it. This leadership trait is called ________________.

a)

initiative

b)

courage

c)

judgement

d)

objectivity

28.

Self-understanding, communication, and team building are examples of what types of skills?

a)

management

b)

human relations

c)

work rule

d)

autocratic

29.

A democratic leader __________________.

a)

makes all of the decisions

b)

lets each employee decide how work will be done

c)

does not make decisions

d)

encourages shared decision-making

30.

The general way a manager treats and supervises employees is called ________________________

a)

humans relations

b)

management

c)

power

d)

leadership style

31.

What type of influence is being used when managers offer bonuses for meeting productivty goals?

a)

  • Position Influence

b)

Expert Influence

c)

  • Identify Influence

d)

Reward Influence

32.

Which leadership characteristic means working well with others?

a)

  • Stability

b)

  • Cooperation

c)

Confidence

d)

Objectivity

33.

Which level of management would a team leader fall under?


a)

Middle Managers

b)

  • Top Managers

c)

  • Executives

d)

  • Supervisors

34.

You can only improve your leadership skills when you are older and have a job.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False

35.

Delegating means :

a)

a. Assigning duties to others

b)

b. Making sure that others follow your decision

c)

c. Following directions

d)

d. Not listening

36.

When making leadership decisions, it is important to go with your first idea and let others think about it.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False

37.

An Office Assistant requires a high school diploma, as well as on-the-job training.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False

38.
Multitasking is a great way to finish things quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
39.

prioritize wisely

a)

a. Good time management

b)

b. Bad time management

40.
Who makes the decisions that middle managers carry out?
a)
Operational Managers
b)
Top-Level Managers
41.

Is the who supervise, sustain, uphold, and assume responsibility for the work of others in his or her work group, team, department, or the organization, in general.

a)

Manager

b)

Employee

c)

Customer

d)

Competitor

42.

______ lead frontline or lower-level managers and are accountable to top-level management.

a)

Top-level manager

b)

Middle-level manager

c)

Lower-level manager

d)

none of the above

43.

_________ are also known as operational managers and are responsible for supervising the organization’s day-to-day activities; they are the bridges between management and non-management employees.

a)

Top-level manager

b)

Middle-level manager

c)

Lower-level manager

d)

None of the above

44.
An effective leader gets to know each person's skills and abilities as well as strengths and weaknesses.
a)
True
b)
False
45.

All leaders need to be dependable, which basically means that they

a)

can listen, speak, and write effectively.

b)

make a decision based on news

c)

follow through on commitments.

46.
Objectives is another word for:
a)
Goals
b)
Planning
c)
Organizing
d)
None of the above