16 Questions
Which leadership style involves giving power to make decisions alone and closely supervising and controlling people when they perform certain tasks?
Autocratic or Authoritarian Leader
When is the Autocratic or Authoritarian Leadership style most suitable to use?
When employees are new and untrained
Which leadership style involves including one or more people in the decision-making process of determining what to do and how to do it?
Democratic or Participative Leader
What is a characteristic of the Laissez-faire or Delegative Leadership style?
Manager retains power
When should the Laissez-faire or Delegative Leadership style be used?
When quick decisions are required
Which leadership style focuses on serving the needs of the team members, empowering them, and helping them develop and perform at their highest level?
Servant Leader
What is the primary characteristic of a Democratic or Participative Leader?
Maintains the final decision making authority
In which situation would a Transactional Leader be most likely to use their style?
When there are approaching deadlines that must be met
What is a characteristic of the Laissez-faire or Delegative Leadership style?
Allows people to make their own decisions
When is the Charismatic or Transformational Leader most likely to use their style?
To inspire followers to think about problems in new or different ways
Which leadership style involves including one or more people in the decision-making process of determining what to do and how to do it?
Democratic or Participative Leader
What is a common strategy used by Transformational Leaders to influence followers?
Framing
When is the Autocratic or Authoritarian Leadership style most suitable to use?
Leader wants to be in control
What does the Transactional Leader focus on?
Motivating followers by appealing to their own self-interest
What is a key characteristic of a Charismatic or Transformational Leader?
Appeals to people’s emotional side
What does the Laissez-faire or Delegative Leader allow?
Greater freedom and responsibility for people
Test your knowledge on different leadership styles and their impact. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of each style, and understand the influence of different communication styles on others.
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