Leadership and Influence in Organizational Settings Quiz

Test your knowledge on leadership theories, styles, and key concepts in organizational settings with this comprehensive quiz.

#1

Which of the following is not a trait associated with effective leadership?

Empathy
Micromanagement
Communication
Decisiveness
#2

What is the term for a leader's ability to inspire and motivate followers to achieve a common goal?

Charisma
Expertise
Laissez-faire
Bureaucracy
#3

Which leadership style is characterized by a lack of direct supervision and allowing employees to work on their own?

Transactional leadership
Laissez-faire leadership
Charismatic leadership
Transformational leadership
#4

What is the term for a leader's ability to inspire enthusiasm and commitment among followers?

Charisma
Expertise
Authoritarianism
Individualism
#5

In the context of leadership, what does the acronym SMART stand for?

Strategic, Motivating, Adaptive, Resourceful, Thoughtful
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Stable, Meticulous, Assertive, Reliable, Talented
Sensible, Methodical, Analytical, Responsible, Thorough
#6

Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of matching a leader's style to the readiness of followers?

Trait theory
Situational leadership theory
Transformational leadership theory
Charismatic leadership theory
#7

What is the term for a leadership style that involves making decisions without consulting others?

Democratic leadership
Autocratic leadership
Laissez-faire leadership
Transformational leadership
#8

Which type of power relies on the ability to reward or punish others?

Referent power
Expert power
Coercive power
Legitimate power
#9

Which leadership style is characterized by a high level of concern for both people and production?

Transformational leadership
Transactional leadership
Laissez-faire leadership
Servant leadership
#10

What is the term for a leadership style that involves seeking input from team members before making decisions?

Participative leadership
Autocratic leadership
Charismatic leadership
Transactional leadership
#11

According to the path-goal theory, what does a leader do to facilitate followers' goal achievement?

Remove obstacles
Set rigid rules
Avoid followers' concerns
Micromanage tasks
#12

According to the Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision Model, what are the two key situational variables that determine the appropriate decision-making style?

Risk and ambiguity
Leader's experience and expertise
Time constraints and information availability
Organizational culture and structure

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