Leadership Definitions and Traits Quiz

Leadership is the act of influencing others to work toward a goal.

Informal leaders hold a formal position of authority.

Leaders with high self-esteem tend to support their subordinates more effectively.

Integrity is not an important trait for effective leadership.

The Big Five Personality Traits related to leadership include Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, and Extraversion.

Agreeable people who are modest, good-natured, and avoid conflict are more likely to be perceived as leaders.

In laissez-faire decision making, leaders provide maximum guidance and involvement in the decision-making process.

Supportive leaders provide emotional support to employees and care about them on a personal level.

Achievement-oriented leaders focus on setting goals for employees and encouraging them to reach those goals.

Ethical behavior in the workplace is more likely to happen when leaders reward unethical behaviors and punish ethical behaviors.