15 Questions
What type of leadership style involves closely supervising followers and believing in the necessity of rewarding and punishing them?
Authoritarian
What is the primary difference between authoritarian and democratic leaders?
Their level of influence
What is the name of the tool that can help determine one's leadership style?
Leadership Styles Questionnaire
What is the nature of leadership styles according to the text?
They occur along a continuum
What type of leader would be most likely to structure work and lay out ground rules for others?
Authoritarian leader
What was the age of the boys involved in the study by Lewin, Lippitt, and White?
10-year-old
What was the duration of the study by Lewin and colleagues for each of the three leadership styles?
Six weeks
What is similar between the authoritarian leadership style and Theory X?
They both perceive followers as needing direction
Can a leader demonstrate more than one style of leadership in a given situation?
Yes, and it is a common occurrence
How many leadership styles were analyzed in the study by Lewin, Lippitt, and White?
Three
What is leadership style defined as?
The behaviors of leaders, focusing on what leaders do and how they act
What drives a leader's leadership style?
Their personal leadership philosophy
Which of the following leadership styles is most closely associated with Theory X?
Authoritarian
What is a key aspect of a leader's actions that is indicative of their leadership style?
Their actions towards followers in various contexts
What is the main challenge in understanding one's own leadership style?
Understanding the philosophical underpinnings of one's leadership style
This quiz assesses your understanding of leadership styles, including authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire approaches, and their impact on collaboration and decision-making.
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