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WorksheetsLEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW TEST
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
Which type of leadership style involves the manager making all the decisions?
Laissez-faire
Autocratic
Democratic
Which type of leadership style involves managers and employees working together in unison to make decisions?
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Autocratic
What is meant by leadership?
Someone that tells employees what to do
The act of guiding a group or team to achieve a certain goal
Inspiring staff members to achieve their dreams
What is the difference between a manager and a leader?
Managers inspire people and leaders delegate tasks to their employees
Leaders have people follow them while managers have employees who work for them
They are both similar
What are the advantages of autocratic leadership?
It is an innovative style of leadership
Decisions are made quickly and by the most experienced members of staff
Employees ideas and creativity are not usually considered
Which of the following is not a trait of great business leaders?
Vision
Friendliness
Integrity
Confidence
The following are all management styles:
Persuasive, Confident, Laissez-faire
Autocratic, Consultative, Authentic
Authoritarian, Participative, Supportive
Consultative, Participative, Autocratic
An authoritative leadership style is effective when:
there isn't a need to monitor the team closely.
there is room for error.
the team has little experience.
the project needs input from all members.
Authentic leaders are:
honest, kind and generous
honest, genuine and caring
honest, genuine and self-aware
kind, caring and real
One of the following is not a feature of an autocratic management style.
The manager makes all decisions.
The manager has total control.
The manager encourages team work.
The manager closely supervises employees.
Officers know that their __________ have a profound effect on the people they work with.
behavior and attitude
behavior and speech
speech and attitude
None of the above
Which leadership style provides clear expectations for what needs to be done and how it should be done?
autocratic
democratic
laissez-faire
Ability and process of motivating people toward a common goal; ability and process of affecting the thoughts and behaviors of others
Leadership
Autocratic Leadership
Bureaucratic Leadership
Democratic Leadership
When a leader gives little to no direction to team members, but provides support
Bureaucratic Leadership
Democratic Leadership
Laissez-Faire Leadership
Transactional Leadership
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?
The "M" is missing
The "A" is missing
The "R" is missing
The "T" is missing
Which of the following is the best method for communicating team goals?
Post the handouts on a bulletin board
Discuss goals in a group meeting
Discuss the goals in meetings with one team member at a time
E-mail the goals to everyone on the team
What happens to a team without good leadership?
Team may become unproductive and dis-unified
A team member would be rise to be a leader
Team conflicts may arise among members
They would actually do the assignments as assigned.
As a team leader, why should you avoid negative attitudes?
They can be destructive and prevent the team from achieving goals.
They can make the work day seem long.
They make you appear as an autocratic leader.
They keep you and team members from being friends.
Why is it important that your goals have deadlines
You need details
So you know what you are trying to accomplish
So you can tell if you have accomplished it or not
So you will actually work towards achieving it in a timely manner
What does the M in SMART stand for?
Maximum - there are no limits for goals
Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered
Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.
Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.
Entrepreneurs need business skills only if they plan to start an accounting business.
True
False
A leader empowers other people to act and make decisions.
True
False
Which management or leadership style is most suitable during a hostile takeover?
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Paternalistic
Which statement does not apply to an autocratic style of management?
It is suitable when quick decision-making is required
Senior managers make all the decisions
Senior managers monitor and direct workers
Useful when working with highly skilled workers
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 ________________.
initiative
courage
judgement
objectivity
Self-understanding, communication, and team building are examples of what types of skills?
management
human relations
work rule
autocratic
A democratic leader __________________.
makes all of the decisions
lets each employee decide how work will be done
does not make decisions
encourages shared decision-making
The general way a manager treats and supervises employees is called ________________________
humans relations
management
power
leadership style
What type of influence is being used when managers offer bonuses for meeting productivty goals?
Position Influence
Expert Influence
Identify Influence
Reward Influence
Which leadership characteristic means working well with others?
Stability
Cooperation
Confidence
Objectivity
Which level of management would a team leader fall under?
Middle Managers
Top Managers
Executives
Supervisors
You can only improve your leadership skills when you are older and have a job.
a. True
b. False
Delegating means :
a. Assigning duties to others
b. Making sure that others follow your decision
c. Following directions
d. Not listening
When making leadership decisions, it is important to go with your first idea and let others think about it.
a. True
b. False
An Office Assistant requires a high school diploma, as well as on-the-job training.
a. True
b. False
prioritize wisely
a. Good time management
b. Bad time management
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.
Manager
Employee
Customer
Competitor
______ lead frontline or lower-level managers and are accountable to top-level management.
Top-level manager
Middle-level manager
Lower-level manager
none of the above
_________ 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.
Top-level manager
Middle-level manager
Lower-level manager
None of the above
All leaders need to be dependable, which basically means that they
can listen, speak, and write effectively.
make a decision based on news
follow through on commitments.
