24 Questions
What is the primary focus of a manager in an organization?
Focusing on organizational targets
What is a key characteristic of a leader in a crisis situation?
They can think creatively and act in difficult situations
What is the primary goal of a manager in an organization?
To ensure tasks are completed by employees
What is the main difference between managers and leaders in terms of decision-making?
Leaders think with their heart, managers think with their head
What is the main idea behind the Situational Leadership Theory?
Different leadership styles are required for different situations
What is the primary focus of a leader in an organization?
Focusing on the vision and mission of the organization
What is a characteristic of a people-oriented leadership style?
Considering employees' feelings and opinions
Which leadership style involves the leader making all the decisions without involving employees?
Autocratic leadership
What is a benefit of autocratic leadership?
Quick decision-making
What is a drawback of laissez-faire leadership?
Employees feel demotivated
What is a characteristic of charismatic leadership?
Using charm to influence followers
What is a negative impact of unmotivated workers on productivity?
Decreased productivity
What is a key characteristic of a transformational leadership style?
Encouraging followers to investigate new problem-solving methods
According to the role of personal mindset in leadership, what can a leader's attitude affect?
The success or failure of the business
In a leadership theory where leaders lead by example and reward positive behavior, what do followers typically do?
Accept responsibility easily when something does not work out
What is the primary focus of a democratic leadership style?
Involving employees in the decision-making process
What is a key aspect of a leader's mindset in achieving successful leadership?
Knowing one's strengths and weaknesses
What term is often used interchangeably with transformation to describe periods of change within an organization or society?
Transition
What is a key characteristic of a leader with an inspiring style?
Inspiring loyalty among employees
When is a leadership style that inspires loyalty among employees most suitable?
When employees must be encouraged to work harder
What is a disadvantage of the transactional leadership style?
It leads to employees becoming bored due to rules limiting creativity
What is the goal of a leader with a transactional style?
To motivate followers through a system of reward and punishment
When is the transactional leadership style most suitable?
When workers' morale is low
What is a key benefit of effective managers and leaders?
They create career opportunities for employees
This quiz covers the coordination of planning, organizing, leading, and control to achieve business goals. It explores the role of a manager in enforcing rules, focusing on targets, and controlling employee actions.
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