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Leadership and Teamwork Quiz

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A hospital manager uses bonuses to reward nurses who meet performance goals. Which leadership theory is this?

a)

Transformational

b)

Participative

c)

Transactional

d)

Trait Theory

2.

A doctor inspires their team with a powerful vision and energizes them toward long-term improvements in patient care. What leadership theory is this?

a)

Behavioral

b)

Transactional

c)

Transformational

d)

Situational

3.

What theory argues that leaders are born with certain qualities, not made?

a)

Trait Theory

b)

Behavioral Theory

c)

Situational Theory

d)

Great Man Theory

4.

Which leadership theory focuses on learning through observation and experience?

a)

Trait

b)

Behavioral

c)

Transactional

d)

Contingency

5.

A hospital administrator believes no leadership style is best for all situations. What theory is this?

a)

Situational

b)

Trait

c)

Great Man

d)

Contingency

6.

A clinic supervisor invites input from staff before making policy changes. What leadership style is being used?

a)

Transformational

b)

Participative

c)

Authoritative

d)

Transactional

7.

According to transformational leadership theory, leaders inspire change by:

a)

Making unilateral decisions

b)

Encouraging follower participation

c)

Offering monetary rewards

d)

Appealing to emotions and vision

8.

Which leadership theory suggests leadership ability depends on the interaction of style, situation, and followers?

a)

Trait

b)

Behavioral

c)

Contingency

d)

Great Man

9.

A charge nurse assigns tasks based on who is best suited to do them. What theory supports this practice?

a)

Situational

b)

Transactional

c)

Transformational

d)

Trait

10.

A nurse manager encourages team discussions but still makes the final decision. This is:

a)

Autocratic

b)

Participative

c)

Avoidant

d)

Transactional

11.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective team?

a)

Clear purpose

b)

Regular communication

c)

Individual goals

d)

Mutual respect

12.

What promotes team longevity and trust among healthcare professionals?

a)

High salaries

b)

Personal friendships

c)

Consistent collaboration

d)

Separate responsibilities

13.

Which of the following contributes most to building a cohesive healthcare team?

a)

Frequent rule changes

b)

High turnover

c)

Shared goals and trust

d)

Centralized leadership only

14.

Which leadership behavior helps build effective teams?

a)

Avoiding team conflict

b)

Clearly communicating goals and rules

c)

Taking full responsibility

d)

Eliminating underperformers

15.

When every team member feels valued and included, this promotes:

a)

A hierarchy

b)

Professional boundaries

c)

Team effectiveness

d)

Solitary work

16.

Which action builds team trust?

a)

Setting strict deadlines

b)

Publicly ranking team members

c)

Acknowledging accomplishments

d)

Enforcing silence in meetings

17.

Delegating tasks to align with each team member's strengths leads to:

a)

Better documentation

b)

Improved efficiency and satisfaction

c)

Conflict between members

d)

Shorter meetings

18.

What role does a team leader play in encouraging effective communication?

a)

Gives orders only

b)

Creates ground rules and invites discussion

c)

Avoids interference

d)

Eliminates weak communicators

19.

Why is it important for healthcare team members to communicate in multiple formats (e.g., verbal, written)?

a)

To make meetings longer

b)

To comply with legal requirements only

c)

Because people have different communication preferences

d)

Because email is not always secure

20.

Which of the following is a key benefit of team meetings in healthcare settings?

a)

Gossip reduction

b)

Salary negotiation

c)

Collaborative problem solving

d)

Reduced accountability

21.

What conflict style involves trying to please everyone without confrontation?

a)

Competitive

b)

Compromising

c)

Collaborative

d)

Avoiding

22.

What conflict style includes both high assertiveness and high cooperation?

a)

Competitive

b)

Collaborative

c)

Avoiding

d)

Accommodating

23.

A team leader avoids making a decision during a minor disagreement. This is an example of:

a)

Collaborating

b)

Accommodating

c)

Avoiding

d)

Compromising

24.

Which conflict style seeks a middle ground where everyone gives up something?

a)

Collaborative

b)

Avoiding

c)

Competitive

d)

Compromising

25.

Which conflict approach is most effective when time is critical, such as during a medical emergency?

a)

Avoiding

b)

Accommodating

c)

Competitive

d)

Collaborative

26.

Which conflict resolution strategy uses agreed rules to settle disputes?

a)

Enforcement

b)

Retreat

c)

Bargaining

d)

Compromise

27.

A nurse manager listens to both sides of a disagreement and helps team members reach a mutual agreement. This is an example of:

a)

Compromise

b)

Avoidance

c)

Direct approach

d)

Competitive leadership

28.

Which strategy involves shifting focus to shared agreements rather than differences?

a)

Bargaining

b)

De-emphasis

c)

Avoidance

d)

Compromise

29.

A team member often changes their opinion to make others happy. Which conflict style is this?

a)

Competitive

b)

Avoiding

c)

Accommodating

d)

Compromising

30.

Two nurses disagree on patient treatment. The manager allows each plan to be tested for a week. This is an example of:

a)

Avoidance

b)

Bargaining

c)

Enforcement

d)

Retreat

31.

A nurse constantly misses meetings. What should the leader do first?

a)

Reassign the nurse

b)

Apply team rules

c)

Avoid the issue

d)

Ask the nurse to resign

32.

A tech refuses to follow new safety protocols. What conflict style should the manager avoid?

a)

Enforcement

b)

Avoiding

c)

Collaborative

d)

Direct approach

33.

A supervisor creates a team vision that motivates staff to work beyond basic duties. This shows:

a)

Trait-based leadership

b)

Transformational leadership

c)

Avoidant leadership

d)

Contingency leadership

34.

Which of the following best demonstrates mutual respect on a team?

a)

Ignoring team disagreements

b)

Ranking members by performance

c)

Valuing each person’s ideas and contributions

d)

Having the leader make all decisions

35.

A new medical assistant joins a strong, cohesive team. What can the leader do to help them integrate?

a)

Leave them alone

b)

Assign them minor tasks only

c)

Encourage team mentoring

d)

Change the team structure

36.

What is the first step in building a high-functioning team?

a)

Hire only experienced people

b)

Set a clear goal and ground rules

c)

Assign a team leader

d)

Enforce policies strictly

37.

A healthcare team experiences tension due to unequal task distribution. What should the leader do?

a)

Fire the least productive member

b)

Reassign tasks fairly

c)

Tell them to resolve it alone

d)

Ignore it