Leadership Styles and Motivation Theories

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What type of leadership involves consulting with subordinates about decisions and encouraging group discussion?

Directive Leadership
Participative Leadership (correct)
Achievement Leadership
Servant Leadership

Which leadership style emphasizes high performance and improvement, and shows confidence in subordinates?

Participative Leadership
Supportive Leadership
Achievement Leadership (correct)
Servant Leadership

What is the primary goal of Servant Leadership?

To fulfill the goals and needs of subordinates and the organization (correct)
To increase employee productivity
To fulfill the leader's goals and needs
To enhance leadership skills

What is the main characteristic of a democratic leader?

They involve others in the decision-making process. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is not mentioned in the passage?

Directive Leadership (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of an employee-centered leader?

Fulfilling human needs of employees. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Achievement Leadership?

High performance and improvement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Participative Leadership?

Consulting with subordinates and encouraging group discussion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a laissez-faire leader and a democratic leader?

A laissez-faire leader defers decision-making to followers. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Theory X?

Employees are motivated by security and direction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a participative leader?

To involve others in decision-making. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a servant leader?

Delegating decision-making. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a leader who follows the Supportive Leadership style?

Treating subordinates as equals and being open and friendly (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style involves leaders telling subordinates exactly what they are supposed to do?

Directive Leadership (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a leader who follows the Path-Goal Theory?

To minimize obstacles to goal accomplishment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership theory argues that only a few people are born with the necessary characteristics to be great?

Great Man Theory (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a leader who follows the Laissez-faire style?

Low productivity and employee frustration (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership theory recognizes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations?

Contingency Theories (C) Signup and view all the answers