Types of Leadership and Authority in Social Structures Quiz

Laissez-faire leadership grants autonomy to subordinates in decision-making.

Autocratic leadership involves the leader making decisions independently without consulting the team.

Transformational leadership emphasizes inspiration and motivation to achieve goals.

Democratic leadership involves seeking input from team members but the leader ultimately makes the final decision.

Transformational leadership focuses on building relationships and consensus within a group.

Bernard M. Bass is credited with coining the term 'transactional leadership.'

Servant leadership centers on prioritizing and meeting the needs of others.

Max Weber proposed the concept of 'bureaucratic leadership.'

Democratic leadership involves collaboration and the involvement of team members in decision-making.

Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard introduced the concept of 'situational leadership.'

Autocratic leadership focuses on maintaining strict control over the decision-making process.

Max Weber introduced the concept of 'charismatic leadership.'

Expert authority relies on an individual's perceived expertise or knowledge.

Thomas Carlyle is associated with the 'Great Man Theory' of leadership.

Traditional authority is derived from customs, traditions, and long-established norms.

Robert House developed the 'path-goal theory' of leadership.

Rational-legal authority is based on rules, regulations, and formal procedures.