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