#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of autocratic leadership?
Encourages group participation
Gives complete freedom to subordinates
Makes decisions independently
Shares power equally among team members
#2
What is a common downside of laissez-faire leadership?
Micromanagement
Lack of direction
High employee morale
Clear accountability
#3
What is the primary focus of transformational leadership?
Maintaining the status quo
Inspiring and motivating followers
Imposing strict rules and regulations
Minimizing conflicts within the team
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of democratic leadership?
Centralized decision-making
High level of employee participation
Little to no input from team members
Strict control over tasks
#5
Which leadership style involves giving subordinates complete freedom to make decisions?
Autocratic leadership
Laissez-faire leadership
Democratic leadership
Transformational leadership
#6
What is the main characteristic of transactional leadership?
Inspiring and motivating followers
Empowering subordinates to take charge
Exchanging rewards for performance
Building strong emotional connections
#7
In group dynamics, what is a 'power struggle'?
A competition to gain the most authority
A collaborative effort towards a common goal
A process of conflict and negotiation for control
A method of ensuring equal distribution of resources
#8
Which theory of leadership emphasizes the importance of a leader's behavior towards subordinates?
Trait theory
Contingency theory
Behavioral theory
Transformational theory
#9
What is the main difference between power and authority?
Power is given by superiors, while authority is earned.
Power is the ability to influence, while authority is the right to command.
Power is temporary, while authority is permanent.
Power is based on personal traits, while authority is based on skills.
#10
Which type of power is derived from an individual's expertise, knowledge, or skills?
Referent power
Coercive power
Expert power
Reward power
#11
Which theory suggests that leadership effectiveness depends on the interaction between the leader's traits and situational factors?
Trait theory
Contingency theory
Behavioral theory
Transformational theory
#12
What is the concept of 'legitimate power' in the context of leadership?
Power gained through expertise and knowledge
Power derived from personal relationships and charisma
Power based on formal authority and position
Power obtained through fear and coercion
#13
According to French and Raven's five bases of power, which type of power is based on an individual's position within an organization?
Legitimate power
Expert power
Referent power
Coercive power
#14
In group dynamics, what is 'coalition building'?
An individual's attempt to gain power over others
Forming alliances to influence decision-making
A process of resolving conflicts within the group
An exercise to boost team morale
#15
Which type of power involves the ability to influence others due to their admiration or respect for the leader?
Referent power
Expert power
Coercive power
Reward power
#16
According to French and Raven's five bases of power, which type of power is derived from fear or the threat of punishment?
Legitimate power
Expert power
Referent power
Coercive power
#17
According to French and Raven's five bases of power, which type of power is based on the leader's expertise, knowledge, or skills?
Legitimate power
Expert power
Referent power
Coercive power