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Traits of a Leader - Leadership Styles

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a trait of a leader?

a)

Vision

b)

Laziness

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Indecision

2.

Which of the following is a trait of a leader?

a)

Wisdom

b)

Ignorance

c)

Selfishness

d)

Procrastination

3.

Which of the following is a trait of a leader?

a)

Strategy

b)

Confusion

c)

Disorganization

d)

Apathy

4.

Which of the following is a trait of a leader?

a)

A) Communication

b)

B) Silence

c)

C) Isolation

d)

D) Indifference

5.

Which of the following is a trait of a leader?

a)

Skillful

b)

Incompetent

c)

Careless

d)

Unskilled

6.

Which of the following is a trait of a leader?

a)

Good decision

b)

Hesitation

c)

Indecision

d)

Impulsiveness

7.

Which of the following is a trait of a leader?

a)

Teamwork

b)

Selfishness

c)

Isolation

d)

Disunity

8.

Fill in the blank: ________ of a leader helps determine which leadership style will be used.

a)

Personality traits

b)

Physical strength

c)

Technical skills

d)

Financial status

9.

Fill in the blank: Personality traits of leaders have been studied extensively and commonly include: fairness, vision, integrity, dedication, humility, openness, creativity, assertiveness, and ________.

a)

confidence

b)

impatience

c)

dishonesty

d)

indifference

e)

timidity

10.

Which of the following is NOT commonly listed as a personality trait of leaders?

a)

Fairness

b)

Vision

c)

Laziness

d)

Integrity

11.

Which personality trait refers to being honest and having strong moral principles?

a)

Integrity

b)

Creativity

c)

Assertiveness

d)

Openness

12.

Which personality trait is about being open to new ideas and experiences?

a)

Humility

b)

Openness

c)

Dedication

d)

Fairness

13.

Which personality trait is about being willing to admit mistakes and learn from others?

a)

Humility

b)

Assertiveness

c)

Vision

d)

Confidence

14.

Which personality trait is about having a clear idea of what the future should look like?

a)

Vision

b)

Fairness

c)

Dedication

d)

Creativity

15.

Which personality trait is about being committed to a task or purpose?

a)

Dedication

b)

Openness

c)

Confidence

d)

Fairness

16.

Which personality trait is about being able to generate new ideas?

a)

Creativity

b)

Integrity

c)

Assertiveness

d)

Humility

17.

Which personality trait is about standing up for oneself and expressing opinions confidently?

a)

Assertiveness

b)

Fairness

c)

Vision

d)

Openness

18.

Fairness involves treating all others _______ and _______.

a)

equally, impartially

b)

differently, subjectively

c)

randomly, unfairly

d)

harshly, unequally

19.

Fairness requires listening to all the _______ before making a decision or passing judgment.

a)

facts

b)

rumors

c)

guesses

d)

complaints

20.

Fairness helps to prevent which of the following?

a)

Jumping to conclusions

b)

Making mistakes based on misinformation

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

21.

What is the ability to see the big picture or the object of the task called?

a)

Vision

b)

Focus

c)

Precision

d)

Execution

22.

Why does a leader need to know what the end result should be?

a)

To effectively plan and delegate

b)

To measure success based on how the outcome compares to the vision

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

23.

Vision should be shared with group members to create common goals.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Integrity requires a leader to be consistent concerning values, ethics, and actions. Fill in the blank: A leader with integrity is ______ and fair in all dealings.

a)

honest

b)

arrogant

c)

indecisive

d)

secretive

25.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a leader with integrity?

a)

A) Honest and fair in all dealings

b)

B) Hides information from others

c)

C) Upholds moral principles

d)

D) Consistent concerning values, ethics, and actions

26.

A leader with integrity does not hide information from others.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Fill in the blank: A leader with integrity upholds ______ principles.

a)

moral

b)

financial

c)

random

d)

temporary

28.

Lack of integrity can alienate others and negatively affect morale.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Fill in the blank: In a leader, ______ sets an example for others to follow.

a)

integrity

b)

popularity

c)

wealth

d)

appearance

30.

Dedication involves the leader spending as much ______ and effort on a project as needed.

a)

time

b)

money

c)

luck

d)

space

31.

Which of the following is a requirement for a leader according to the concept of dedication?

a)

A) Being the most popular in the group

b)

B) Being one of the hardest workers in the group

c)

C) Delegating all responsibilities

d)

D) Avoiding long hours

32.

Dedication may include long hours and hard work for a leader.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What does dedication show about a leader?

a)

The leader is enthusiastic and committed to completing the project

b)

The leader is uninterested in the project

c)

The leader avoids responsibility

d)

The leader prefers to work alone

34.

Dedication in a leader inspires others to work hard to achieve _______.

a)

success

b)

conflict

c)

delay

d)

failure

35.

Dedication emphasizes the importance of the project.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What is the ability to give group members credit for group accomplishments called?

a)

Humility

b)

Assertiveness

c)

Competitiveness

d)

Indifference

37.

Humility also includes taking the blame or responsibility if mistakes are made by the group.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Which quality requires the leader to recognize the work of others?

a)

Humility

b)

Aggressiveness

c)

Indifference

d)

Impatience

39.

Humility involves graciously accepting both ______ and critiques.

a)

compliments

b)

rewards

c)

punishments

d)

instructions

40.

Fill in the blank: _______ is the ability to listen to and consider others’ ideas and opinions.

a)

Openness

b)

Stubbornness

c)

Impatience

d)

Indifference

41.

Which of the following requires recognition of different, and possibly better, ways of thinking or approaching a situation?

a)

Openness

b)

Stubbornness

c)

Isolation

d)

Indifference

42.

Openness can help build trust and communication between the leader and group members.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Creativity involves being ________ and thinking outside of the box.

a)

imaginative

b)

predictable

c)

rigid

d)

ordinary

e)

literal

44.

Creativity may require going against tradition or the norm.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Creativity allows leaders to see things others cannot. What can this result in?

a)

Movement in new directions

b)

Sticking to old methods

c)

Avoiding change

d)

Ignoring new ideas

46.

Creativity can lead to new ________ and innovations.

a)

inventions

b)

mistakes

c)

delays

d)

problems

47.

Assertiveness is the ability to clearly state expectations and enforce _________

a)

consequences

b)

rewards

c)

suggestions

d)

opinions

48.

Which of the following is aided by assertiveness?

a)

Miscommunication

b)

Avoiding miscommunication

c)

Rudeness

d)

Aggression

49.

Assertiveness allows the leader to keep everyone on task and moving in the proper ________.

a)

direction

b)

circle

c)

height

d)

color

50.

Assertiveness should be confused with rudeness or aggression.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Confidence requires the leader to know or feel he or she has the ______ and ability to succeed. (Fill in the blank)

a)

power

b)

money

c)

luck

d)

support

52.

Which of the following is perhaps the most important characteristic for a leader?

a)

Confidence

b)

Intelligence

c)

Humor

d)

Punctuality

53.

Confidence is required from leaders regarding both themselves and their goals.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

If a leader is not confident, others could find it difficult to follow due to feeling their task may not be a success.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Leaders must earn trust and respect over time through a positive _______ and accomplishments.

a)

reputation

b)

habit

c)

routine

d)

gesture

56.

Ability to Gain Trust & Respect: Leaders with other traits are likely to earn trust and respect more quickly. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Ability to Gain Trust & Respect: Will also earn a leader the commitment and loyalty from group members. What does earning trust and respect from group members improve?

a)

Productivity and morale

b)

Financial profit

c)

Physical strength

d)

Time management

58.

Fill in the blank: A positive attitude is a key component in leadership and impacts the _______, environment, and mood of the workplace.

a)

culture

b)

salary

c)

uniform

d)

schedule

59.

Fill in the blank: A positive attitude aids in the success of the organization and inspires others to be the best they can ___.

a)

be

b)

do

c)

see

d)

try

60.

Fill in the blank: A positive attitude creates _______ and motivation.

a)

enthusiasm

b)

confusion

c)

boredom

d)

negativity

61.

Fill in the blank: A positive attitude reduces _______ emotions.

a)

negative

b)

happy

c)

excited

d)

positive