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?

<p>Low leader influence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Leadership Styles Questionnaire?

<p>To understand a leader's primary style of leadership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Yes, it can vary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The effect of leadership styles on small group behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Six weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They overlap each other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Both perceive followers as needing direction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>10-year-old boys (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the leadership styles displayed by leaders?

<p>Leaders can display aspects of all three styles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>What leaders do and how they act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their leadership philosophy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Laissez-faire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Theory X and Theory Y are the underlying philosophies that influence leadership styles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their leadership style (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Authoritarian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their leadership philosophy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drives a leader's style of leadership?

<p>Their personal leadership philosophy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Democratic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their own leadership philosophy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their behaviors towards followers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The philosophy drives the style (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their actions towards followers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Understanding the philosophical underpinnings of their style (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their organizational culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Improved leadership effectiveness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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