Leadership Theories Quiz

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Which theory of leadership suggests that there are ideal technical, personal, and conceptual skills for both managers and leaders?

  • The Great Man Theory
  • The Style Theories of Leadership
  • The Skills Theory of Leadership (correct)
  • The Trait Theory of Leadership

Which theory of leadership emphasizes the importance of adapting to different situations and not using a one-size-fits-all approach?

  • The Contingency Theory
  • The Trait Theory of Leadership
  • Transactional Leadership Theory
  • The Situational Leadership Theory (correct)

Which theory of leadership states that leaders are born, not developed?

  • The Contingency Theory
  • The Trait Theory of Leadership
  • The Great Man Theory (correct)
  • The Style Theories of Leadership

Which theory of leadership proposes that organizations should choose an appropriate leader based on the specific situation?

<p>The Contingency Theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of leadership suggests that people follow a leader because of a transactional relationship, where rewards and punishments are exchanged?

<p>Transactional Leadership Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of leadership suggests that leaders should adopt different styles such as being autocratic, democratic, or laissez-faire, depending on the situation?

<p>The Style Theories of Leadership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of leadership suggests that there are specific characteristics that make an individual an ideal leader?

<p>The Trait Theory of Leadership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of leadership suggests that leaders must adapt and not rely on a one-size-fits-all approach?

<p>The Situational Leadership Theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of leadership suggests that organizations should choose an appropriate leader based on the specific situation?

<p>The Contingency Theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of leadership suggests that people follow a leader because of a transactional relationship, where rewards and punishments are exchanged?

<p>The Transactional Leadership Theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Leadership Theories

  • Technical, Personal, and Conceptual Skills: The theory suggesting that ideal technical, personal, and conceptual skills exist for both managers and leaders is the Skills Theory.

Situational Leadership

  • Adapting to Situations: The Situational Leadership Theory emphasizes the importance of adapting to different situations and not using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Traits and Characteristics of Leaders

  • Leaders are Born: The Trait Theory states that leaders are born, not developed, and that certain individuals possess innate characteristics that make them leaders.
  • Ideal Leader Characteristics: The Trait Theory also suggests that there are specific characteristics that make an individual an ideal leader.

Contingency and Situational Approaches

  • Choosing a Leader: The Contingency Theory proposes that organizations should choose an appropriate leader based on the specific situation.

Transactional and Transformational Leadership

  • Transactional Leadership: The Transactional Leadership Theory suggests that people follow a leader because of a transactional relationship, where rewards and punishments are exchanged.

Leadership Styles

  • Adapting Leadership Styles: The Situational Leadership Theory suggests that leaders should adopt different styles, such as being autocratic, democratic, or laissez-faire, depending on the situation.

Note: Some of the questions have similar answers, but I've reformatted the notes to group similar concepts together for better understanding.

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