Leadership Styles: Authoritarian, Democratic, and Laissez-Faire

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What is the spectrum of leadership influence?

From authoritarian to democratic

From low to moderate leader influence

From democratic to laissez-faire

From high to low leader influence (correct)

Which leadership style is characterized by close supervision of followers and a focus on rewarding and punishing them?

Collaborative

Democratic

Authoritarian (correct)

Laissez-faire

A leader who exhibits moderate amounts of influence is most likely which style?

Autocratic

Authoritarian

Democratic (correct)

Laissez-faire

What is the primary characteristic of laissez-faire leadership?

Low leader influence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Leadership Styles Questionnaire?

To understand a leader's primary style of leadership Signup and view all the answers

Can a leader's personal leadership style change depending on the circumstances?

Yes, it can vary Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the research conducted by Lewin, Lippitt, and White in 1939?

The effect of leadership styles on small group behavior Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of each leadership style used in the study by Lewin and colleagues?

Six weeks Signup and view all the answers

According to the study, what is true about the three leadership styles?

They overlap each other Signup and view all the answers

What is similar between the authoritarian leadership style and Theory X?

Both perceive followers as needing direction Signup and view all the answers

What was the age of the boys used in the study by Lewin and colleagues?

10-year-old boys Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the leadership styles displayed by leaders?

Leaders can display aspects of all three styles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a leader's style?

What leaders do and how they act Signup and view all the answers

What is the driving force behind a leader's style?

Their leadership philosophy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leadership styles is associated with a more hands-off approach?

Laissez-faire Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Theory X and Theory Y and leadership styles?

Theory X and Theory Y are the underlying philosophies that influence leadership styles Signup and view all the answers

What do a leader's behaviors as a leader indicate?

Their leadership style Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leadership styles is associated with a more controlling approach?

Authoritarian Signup and view all the answers

What do a leader's behaviors as a leader indicate about their leadership style?

Their leadership philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What drives a leader's style of leadership?

Their personal leadership philosophy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leadership styles is closely associated with Theory Y?

Democratic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a leader's style of leadership?

Their own leadership philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of a leader's style of leadership?

Their behaviors towards followers Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a leader's philosophy and their style of leadership?

The philosophy drives the style Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of a leader's style of leadership?

Their actions towards followers Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge for leaders in terms of their leadership style?

Understanding the philosophical underpinnings of their style Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a direct outcome of a leader's philosophy?

Their organizational culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of understanding a leader's philosophy and style?

Improved leadership effectiveness Signup and view all the answers