WorksheetsTraits of a Leader - Leadership Styles
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which of the following is a trait of a leader?
Vision
Laziness
Dishonesty
Indecision
Which of the following is a trait of a leader?
Wisdom
Ignorance
Selfishness
Procrastination
Which of the following is a trait of a leader?
Strategy
Confusion
Disorganization
Apathy
Which of the following is a trait of a leader?
A) Communication
B) Silence
C) Isolation
D) Indifference
Which of the following is a trait of a leader?
Skillful
Incompetent
Careless
Unskilled
Which of the following is a trait of a leader?
Good decision
Hesitation
Indecision
Impulsiveness
Which of the following is a trait of a leader?
Teamwork
Selfishness
Isolation
Disunity
Fill in the blank: ________ of a leader helps determine which leadership style will be used.
Personality traits
Physical strength
Technical skills
Financial status
Fill in the blank: Personality traits of leaders have been studied extensively and commonly include: fairness, vision, integrity, dedication, humility, openness, creativity, assertiveness, and ________.
confidence
impatience
dishonesty
indifference
timidity
Which of the following is NOT commonly listed as a personality trait of leaders?
Fairness
Vision
Laziness
Integrity
Which personality trait refers to being honest and having strong moral principles?
Integrity
Creativity
Assertiveness
Openness
Which personality trait is about being open to new ideas and experiences?
Humility
Openness
Dedication
Fairness
Which personality trait is about being willing to admit mistakes and learn from others?
Humility
Assertiveness
Vision
Confidence
Which personality trait is about having a clear idea of what the future should look like?
Vision
Fairness
Dedication
Creativity
Which personality trait is about being committed to a task or purpose?
Dedication
Openness
Confidence
Fairness
Which personality trait is about being able to generate new ideas?
Creativity
Integrity
Assertiveness
Humility
Which personality trait is about standing up for oneself and expressing opinions confidently?
Assertiveness
Fairness
Vision
Openness
Fairness involves treating all others _______ and _______.
equally, impartially
differently, subjectively
randomly, unfairly
harshly, unequally
Fairness requires listening to all the _______ before making a decision or passing judgment.
facts
rumors
guesses
complaints
Fairness helps to prevent which of the following?
Jumping to conclusions
Making mistakes based on misinformation
Both A and B
None of the above
What is the ability to see the big picture or the object of the task called?
Vision
Focus
Precision
Execution
Why does a leader need to know what the end result should be?
To effectively plan and delegate
To measure success based on how the outcome compares to the vision
Both A and B
None of the above
Vision should be shared with group members to create common goals.
True
False
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.
honest
arrogant
indecisive
secretive
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a leader with integrity?
A) Honest and fair in all dealings
B) Hides information from others
C) Upholds moral principles
D) Consistent concerning values, ethics, and actions
A leader with integrity does not hide information from others.
True
False
Fill in the blank: A leader with integrity upholds ______ principles.
moral
financial
random
temporary
Lack of integrity can alienate others and negatively affect morale.
True
False
Fill in the blank: In a leader, ______ sets an example for others to follow.
integrity
popularity
wealth
appearance
Dedication involves the leader spending as much ______ and effort on a project as needed.
time
money
luck
space
Which of the following is a requirement for a leader according to the concept of dedication?
A) Being the most popular in the group
B) Being one of the hardest workers in the group
C) Delegating all responsibilities
D) Avoiding long hours
Dedication may include long hours and hard work for a leader.
True
False
What does dedication show about a leader?
The leader is enthusiastic and committed to completing the project
The leader is uninterested in the project
The leader avoids responsibility
The leader prefers to work alone
Dedication in a leader inspires others to work hard to achieve _______.
success
conflict
delay
failure
Dedication emphasizes the importance of the project.
True
False
What is the ability to give group members credit for group accomplishments called?
Humility
Assertiveness
Competitiveness
Indifference
Humility also includes taking the blame or responsibility if mistakes are made by the group.
True
False
Which quality requires the leader to recognize the work of others?
Humility
Aggressiveness
Indifference
Impatience
Humility involves graciously accepting both ______ and critiques.
compliments
rewards
punishments
instructions
Fill in the blank: _______ is the ability to listen to and consider others’ ideas and opinions.
Openness
Stubbornness
Impatience
Indifference
Which of the following requires recognition of different, and possibly better, ways of thinking or approaching a situation?
Openness
Stubbornness
Isolation
Indifference
Openness can help build trust and communication between the leader and group members.
True
False
Creativity involves being ________ and thinking outside of the box.
imaginative
predictable
rigid
ordinary
literal
Creativity may require going against tradition or the norm.
True
False
Creativity allows leaders to see things others cannot. What can this result in?
Movement in new directions
Sticking to old methods
Avoiding change
Ignoring new ideas
Creativity can lead to new ________ and innovations.
inventions
mistakes
delays
problems
Assertiveness is the ability to clearly state expectations and enforce _________
consequences
rewards
suggestions
opinions
Which of the following is aided by assertiveness?
Miscommunication
Avoiding miscommunication
Rudeness
Aggression
Assertiveness allows the leader to keep everyone on task and moving in the proper ________.
direction
circle
height
color
Assertiveness should be confused with rudeness or aggression.
True
False
Confidence requires the leader to know or feel he or she has the ______ and ability to succeed. (Fill in the blank)
power
money
luck
support
Which of the following is perhaps the most important characteristic for a leader?
Confidence
Intelligence
Humor
Punctuality
Confidence is required from leaders regarding both themselves and their goals.
True
False
If a leader is not confident, others could find it difficult to follow due to feeling their task may not be a success.
True
False
Leaders must earn trust and respect over time through a positive _______ and accomplishments.
reputation
habit
routine
gesture
Ability to Gain Trust & Respect: Leaders with other traits are likely to earn trust and respect more quickly. True or False?
True
False
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?
Productivity and morale
Financial profit
Physical strength
Time management
Fill in the blank: A positive attitude is a key component in leadership and impacts the _______, environment, and mood of the workplace.
culture
salary
uniform
schedule
Fill in the blank: A positive attitude aids in the success of the organization and inspires others to be the best they can ___.
be
do
see
try
Fill in the blank: A positive attitude creates _______ and motivation.
enthusiasm
confusion
boredom
negativity
Fill in the blank: A positive attitude reduces _______ emotions.
negative
happy
excited
positive
