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?

    <p>They involve others in the decision-making process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style is not mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Directive Leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fulfilling human needs of employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Achievement Leadership?

    <p>High performance and improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Participative Leadership?

    <p>Consulting with subordinates and encouraging group discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A laissez-faire leader defers decision-making to followers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Theory X?

    <p>Employees are motivated by security and direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a participative leader?

    <p>To involve others in decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Delegating decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Treating subordinates as equals and being open and friendly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Directive Leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To minimize obstacles to goal accomplishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Great Man Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Low productivity and employee frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Contingency Theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

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