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