Leadership - Quiz
  • 1. What does the 'S' stand for in the SWOT analysis of leadership?
A) Strengths
B) Strategies
C) Structures
D) Support
  • 2. Who proposed the 'Great Man Theory' of leadership?
A) Max Weber
B) Daniel Goleman
C) Thomas Carlyle
D) Warren Bennis
  • 3. What is the primary focus of servant leadership?
A) Maintaining control
B) Achieving personal power
C) Exercising authority
D) Serving others
  • 4. Which leadership theory suggests that leadership behavior is determined by both the task and relationship behavior of the leader?
A) Trait theory
B) Situational leadership theory
C) Behavioral theory
D) Contingency theory
  • 5. What approach to leadership emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence?
A) Transformational
B) Servant
C) Authoritarian
D) Transactional
  • 6. Who coined the term 'emotional intelligence' in the context of leadership?
A) Daniel Goleman
B) John Adair
C) Warren Bennis
D) Max Weber
  • 7. What type of power comes from an individual's charisma and personality?
A) Coercive power
B) Referent power
C) Legitimate power
D) Reward power
  • 8. What is a key aspect of a leader's communication skills?
A) Interrupting team members constantly
B) Overlooking team input and feedback
C) Monopolizing conversations
D) Active listening
  • 9. What is the role of feedback in leadership?
A) To avoid any form of communication with the team
B) To provide guidance and support for team improvement
C) To criticize and demoralize team members
D) To micromanage every team task
  • 10. Which leadership style values input from followers and encourages participation in decision-making?
A) Authoritarian
B) Democratic
C) Laissez-faire
D) Transactional
  • 11. Which leadership style emphasizes clear goals, rewards, and performance feedback?
A) Autocratic
B) Transactional
C) Laissez-faire
D) Transformational
  • 12. In leadership, what does the acronym SMART stand for in goal setting?
A) Subjective, Merit-based, Arbitrary, Temporary
B) Sequential, Multifaceted, Analytical, Recurrent, Team-oriented
C) Strategic, Motivational, Adaptable, Resilient, Transformative
D) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
  • 13. What does it mean to have a 'vision' as a leader?
A) Having a clear idea of the future direction and goals for the team
B) Avoiding long-term planning
C) Ignoring team aspirations
D) Focusing only on short-term objectives
  • 14. What is a common characteristic of leaders who exhibit high emotional intelligence?
A) Self-awareness
B) Rigidity
C) Lack of empathy
D) Impulsiveness
  • 15. What principle of leadership involves being honest, transparent, and accountable?
A) Manipulation
B) Excuses
C) Integrity
D) Deception
  • 16. What is emotional intelligence important for in leadership?
A) Avoiding personal development and growth
B) Ignoring team dynamics and feelings
C) Micromanagement of tasks
D) Building strong relationships and understanding team emotions
  • 17. Who proposed the concept of 'Level 5 Leadership'?
A) Jim Collins
B) Simon Sinek
C) Peter Drucker
D) John C. Maxwell
  • 18. What is a key trait of effective leaders?
A) Indecisiveness
B) Isolation from the team
C) Empathy
D) Strict authoritarianism
  • 19. What does transformational leadership focus on?
A) Controlling every aspect of team performance
B) Inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their best
C) Ignoring the team's development
D) Avoiding team feedback and communication
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