Description : Free rein leadership is also known as (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : ; (c) Laissez-faire ;
Description : In --------------leadership, there is a complete centralization of authority in the leader (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Free rein ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (b) Autocratic ;
Description : -----------leadership emphasize on rules and regulation in an organization (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (d) Bureaucratic
Description : ---------- leader is self confident and can attract followers by his great influence (a) Charismatic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (a) Charismatic ;
Description : Application of Theory ‘X’ implies practising of– (A) Free leadership (B) Democratic leadership (C) Autocratic leadership (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Autocratic leadership
Description : Which leadership theory suggests that management style should adapt itself to changing circumstances? (a) Contingency theory ; (b) Delegation theory ; (c) Autocratic theory ; (d) Participatory theory
Last Answer : (a) Contingency theory ;
Description : Leaders who inspire followers to transcend their own self-interests for the good of the organization, and are capable of having a profound and extraordinary effect on followers are _____ leaders. (a) Transactional ; (b) Transformational ; (c) Democratic ; (d) Autocratic
Last Answer : (b) Transformational ;
Description : Autocratic, Democratic and Laissez-faire leader behavior styles were introduced by _________. (a) University of Iowa researcher ; (b) Michigan Studies ; (c) Ohio State Studies (d) None of given option
Last Answer : (a) University of Iowa researcher ;
Description : The ______________ style of leadership is where the focus of power is with the manager. The manager alone exercises decision-making, authority and the control of rewards or punishments. (a) democratic (b) ... a decision to pass the focus of power to members but is readily available if neede(d)]
Last Answer : (c) authoritarian
Description : Who proposed “ bureaucratic structure” is suitable for all organization (a) Elton Mayo ; (b) Henry Fayol ; (c) F.W. Taylor ; (d) Max Weber
Last Answer : (d) Max Weber
Description : ----------------- is the use of scientific method to define the “one best way” for a job to be done. (a) Scientific management ; (b) Bureaucratic management ; (c) Administrative management (d) Management
Last Answer : (a) Scientific management ;
Description : Max Weber, a German sociologist, showed particular concern for (a) social structures; (b) flexible structures ; (c) bureaucratic structures ; (d) personalised structures
Last Answer : ; (c) bureaucratic structures ;
Description : Authority, discipline, unity of command, and unity of direction are: (a) Taylor's four principles of management. ; (b) Principles of the human relations movement. (c) Elements of Weber's ideal bureaucratic structure. (d) Four of Fayol's fourteen principles of management.
Last Answer : A
Description : The supportive style is largely absent in the autocratic supervisory style. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (a) True ;
Description : This is a supervisory style which involves high-directive–high-supportive behavior (HD–HS) and is appropriate when interacting with moderate-capability employees. (a) autocratic style ; (b) participative style ; (c) consultative style ; (d) laissez-faire style
Last Answer : (c) consultative style ;
Description : It was a celebration of South Africa‘s first government. (a) autocratic, racial (b) democratic, non-racial(c) democratic, racial (d) monarch, non-racial
Last Answer : (b) democratic, non-racial
Description : An effective teacher adopts the norms of the (a) Democratic society (b) Les sizes faire society (c) Autocratic society (d) all of the above according to the situation
Last Answer : (d) all of the above according to the situation
Description : ______ state can have an elected or hereditary head. A. Democratic. B. Autocratic. C. Socialized. D. Republic.
Last Answer : A. Democratic.
Description : An effective teacher adopts the norms of Options: A) democratic society B) laissez faire society C) autocratic society D) all of the above according to the situation
Last Answer : A) democratic society
Description : If you would be a teacher, how would you like a behave with your students? Options: A) Autocratic B) Democratic C) Laissez-faire D) As the conditions permit
Last Answer : B) Democratic
Description : Which of these is not a reason why some firms do no strategic planning? a. Laziness b. Competitive leadership c. Honest difference of opinion d. Poor reward structures
Last Answer : Competitive leadership
Description : Which of these is NOT a reason why some Firms do no Strategic Planning ? A. Company is Lazy B. Competitive Leadership C. Honest difference of opinion D. Poor reward structure
Last Answer : Competitive Leadership
Description : When determining the most appropriate form of leadership, which of the following should be considered? (a) The manager (b) The group (c) The work environment (d) All the above [hint: Clearly there is ... , the group and the work environment. It is not enough to simply consider one of these aspects.]
Last Answer : All the above
Description : Contingency theories of leadership are based on the belief that (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations (b) there is a single style of leadership ... the interactions between the variables involved in a leadership situation and patterns of leadership behaviour.]
Last Answer : (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations
Description : Which of the following are not so easy for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Style of Leadership B. Strategy C. Systems D. Structure
Last Answer : Style of Leadership
Description : Which of the following are easier for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Staffing B. Style of Leadership C. Structure D. Skills
Last Answer : Structure
Description : Which one of the following is not one of Porter's three generic strategies that lead to competitive advantage? A. Cost leadership B. Differentiation C. Evolution D. Focus
Last Answer : Evolution
Last Answer : Focus
Description : When a group gives some of its leadership positions to the members of other group, it is (a) Contracting ; (b) Co-opting ; (c) Co-alition ; (d) Competition
Last Answer : (b) Co-opting ;
Description : Which of the following is not a contingency theory of leadership (a) LPC theory ; (b) Path Goal theory ; (c) Vroom-Yetton-Jago theory ; (d) Job centered Leadership
Last Answer : (d) Job centered Leadership
Description : Path-goal model of Leadership was introduced by (a) Martin Evans & Robert House ; (b) Fred Fielder ; (c) Whetton ; (d) Cameron
Last Answer : (a) Martin Evans & Robert House ;
Description : Least Preferred Co-worker ( LPC) model of leadership was developed by (a) Martin Evans ; (b) Robert House ; (c) Fred Fielder ; (d) Whetton
Last Answer : (c) Fred Fielder ;
Description : Which one of the following is/are leadership theories? (a) Trait theory ; (b) Behavior theory ; (c) Contingency theory ; (d) All of these
Last Answer : Behavioral approach
Description : ---------------is the ability of influencing people to strive willingly for mutual objectives (a) Motivation ; (b) Control ; (c) Leadership ; (c) Supervision
Last Answer : (c) Leadership ;
Description : Individual-level independent variables include all of the following except. (a) Leadership ; (b) Learning ; (c) Perception ; (d) Motivation
Last Answer : (a) Leadership ;
Description : Which of the following leadership behaviours are identified by the path-goal theory? (a) Supportive, employee-oriented, laissez-faire and participative (b) Achievement-oriented, supportive, ... -oriented, directive, and supportive (d) Directive, participative, supportive, and laissez-faire
Last Answer : (c) Participative, achievement-oriented, directive, and supportive
Description : According to Robert Katz, when managers have the mental ability to analyze and diagnose complex situations, they possess _____________ skills. (a) Technical ; (b) Leadership ; (c) Problem-solving ; (d) Conceptual
Last Answer : ; (d) Conceptual
Description : Leadership can _______ subordinates to help the organization achieve its goals. (a) Motivate ; (b) Communicate ; (c) Direct ; (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : __________ is the capacity to affect the behaviors of others. (a) Leadership ; (b) Power ; (c) Trait ; (d) Aggression
Last Answer : (b) Power ;
Description : Hersey and Blanchard present a form of situational leadership based on the ___________ of the people the leader is attempting to influence. (a) Readiness ; (b) personality ; (c) intelligence ; (d) motivation
Last Answer : (a) Readiness ;
Description : Another contingency model of leadership is the path-goal theory. This suggests that subordinates will see leadership behaviour as a motivating influence if (a) their effective performance will satisfy their needs ... support is provided (c) path-goal relationships are clarified ; (d) all the above
Last Answer : (d) all the above
Description : Vroom and Yetton s contingency model of leadership is based on certain aspects of a leader s decision, they are (a) decision quality (b) decision acceptance (c) both of the above (d ... and decision acceptance refers to the motivation and commitment of group members in implementing the decision.]
Last Answer : (c) both of the above
Description : Tannenbaum and Schmidt‟s continuum of possible leadership behaviour identifies four main styles of leadership by the manager. What are they? (a) Commands, helps, joins and leads ; (b) Tells, sells, consults and joins (c) Tells, helps, joins and leads ; (d) Commands, sells, consults and resists
Last Answer : (b) Tells, sells, consults and joins
Description : Results of the Ohio State Leadership studies indicated that there are two major dimensions of leadership behaviour. What are they? (a) Achievement and structure ; (b) Consideration and structure (c) Consideration and power ; (d) Achievement and power
Last Answer : ; (b) Consideration and structure
Description : The functional approach to leadership emphasises that (a) the various functions of leadership cannot be shared among members of a group (b) leadership resides in a particular person and not in the ... person and that the various functions of leadership can be shared amongst members of a group.]
Last Answer : (d) neither of the above
Description : Within an organisation, leadership influence will be dependent upon the type of ________ that the leader can exercise over the followers. (a) Power ; (b) friendship ; (c) knowledge ; (d) ... a social process which helps to explain how different people can influence the behaviour/actions of others.]
Last Answer : (a) Power ;
Description : Which of the following statements about leadership is false? (a) Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical structure of an organisation. (b) Not every leader is a manager. (c) ... operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d) (d) All the above.
Last Answer : (c) When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d)
Description : To determine whether one's leadership style is task- or relationship-oriented, the leader must fill in the Least Coworker Participation (LCP) scale. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : Transformational leadership focuses on middle and first line managers. (a) True ; (b) False
Description : While considering the seven leadership styles described by the leadership continuum, all of the following are variables that need to be considered for a manager, EXCEPT, (a) manager's preferred style ... style based on knowledge. (d) manager's preferred style based on confidence in upper management.
Last Answer : (d) manager's preferred style based on confidence in upper management.