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(LEA 6) CHARACTER FORMATION 2 LEADERSHIP, DECISION- MAKING, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Contributed by: Ninge
  • 1. Leadership is best defined as _____.
A) Controlling people
B) Influencing others toward a common goal
C) Delegating tasks
D) Giving commands
  • 2. Which style of leadership focuses on strict control and obedience?
A) Democratic
B) Transformational
C) Autocratic
D) Laissez-faire
  • 3. The most effective leadership style in emergencies is _____.
A) Autocratic
B) Charismatic
C) Democratic
D) Laissez-faire
  • 4. A leader who promotes participation and teamwork is _____.
A) Autocratic
B) Task-oriented
C) Transactional
D) Democratic
  • 5. Transformational leaders focus on _____.
A) Inspiring and motivating followers
B) Following rules
C) Authority only
D) Punishment
  • 6. Leadership that relies on rewards and punishments is _____.
A) Transactional
B) Transformational
C) Charismatic
D) Democratic
  • 7. The ability to understand others’ feelings is called _____.
A) Motivation
B) Intelligence
C) Empathy
D) Authority
  • 8. A characteristic of an effective leader is _____.
A) Manipulation
B) Isolation
C) Fear-based power
D) Integrity
  • 9. Which leadership trait involves fairness and honesty?
A) Aggressiveness
B) Integrity
C) Charisma
D) Swagger
  • 10. The leader’s ability to influence comes from _____.
A) Force
B) Coercion
C) Credibility and trust
D) Threat
  • 11. A leader who avoids making decisions is considered _____.
A) Charismatic
B) Laissez-faire
C) Democratic
D) Autocratic
  • 12. The ability to persuade others without force is called _____.
A) Threat
B) Coercion
C) Influence
D) Manipulation
  • 13. Effective leaders create a vision to ____.
A) Display power
B) Confuse followers
C) Guide and inspire people
D) Control decisions
  • 14. Servant leadership focuses on _____.
A) Helping others grow
B) Self-benefit
C) Command
D) Authority
  • 15. A leader who focuses on tasks and deadlines is _____.
A) People-oriented
B) Charismatic
C) Task-oriented
D) Democratic
  • 16. The most important foundation of leadership is _____.
A) Character
B) Wealth
C) Physical strength
D) Popularity
  • 17. Charismatic leaders rely heavily on _____.
A) Punishment
B) Coercion
C) Intimidation
D) Personal attractiveness
  • 18. Leadership that adapts to different situations is _____.
A) Situational leadership
B) Passive leadership
C) Fixed leadership
D) Static leadership
  • 19. A leader who values the welfare of others demonstrates _____.
A) Greed
B) Arrogance
C) Aggression
D) Compassion
  • 20. A role model leader demonstrates _____.
A) Good behavior
B) Dishonesty
C) Selfishness
D) Laziness
  • 21. The ability to communicate effectively is a _____.
A) Weakness
B) Liability
C) Distraction
D) Key leadership skill
  • 22. Leaders maintain discipline by _____.
A) Setting clear expectations
B) Physical punishment
C) Public shaming
D) Threats
  • 23. A good leader handles conflict by _____.
A) Being biased
B) Avoiding issues
C) Ignoring problems
D) Staying fair and objective
  • 24. The foundation of leadership credibility is _____.
A) Beauty
B) Trustworthiness
C) Money
D) Popularity
  • 25. Leaders who listen actively demonstrate _____.
A) Avoidance
B) Disinterest
C) Weakness
D) Respect
  • 26. Decision-making refers to _____.
A) Guessing
B) Thinking only
C) Ignoring options
D) Choosing the best course of action
  • 27. The first step in decision-making is _____.
A) Implementing
B) Identifying the problem
C) Selecting options
D) Evaluating
  • 28. A “rational decision” is based on _____.
A) Guessing
B) Emotion
C) Logic and facts
D) Impulse
  • 29. A hasty decision is often caused by _____.
A) Analysis
B) Pressure or lack of information
C) Evaluation
D) Patience
  • 30. Evaluating alternatives happens _____.
A) Before identifying the problem
B) At the end of the process
C) After implementation
D) Before choosing a solution
  • 31. Intuitive decision-making relies on _____.
A) Statistics
B) Research
C) Data analysis
D) Personal experience and instinct
  • 32. A group decision is beneficial because it _____.
A) Reduces options
B) Creates conflict
C) Increases perspectives
D) Limits ideas
  • 33. A “bias” in decision-making means _____.
A) Neutrality
B) Fairness
C) Objectivity
D) Prejudice or preference
  • 34. Effective decision-makers are _____.
A) Confused
B) Fearful
C) Confident
D) Indecisive
  • 35. A decision made without sufficient data is _____.
A) Rational
B) Logical
C) Risky
D) Wise
  • 36. The last step in decision-making is _____.
A) Selecting choices
B) Evaluating the outcome
C) Brainstorming
D) Searching for problems
  • 37. In decision-making, “constraints” are _____.
A) Extra resources
B) Unlimited time
C) Free choices
D) Limitations
  • 38. A good decision should be _____.
A) Emotional
B) Objective
C) Biased
D) Random
  • 39. The decision-making process requires _____.
A) Guesswork
B) Emotion
C) Tradition
D) Information
  • 40. An ethical decision is guided by _____.
A) Popularity
B) Fear
C) Jealousy
D) Moral principles
  • 41. Time pressure affects decisions by _____.
A) Removing mistakes
B) Increasing chances of errors
C) Clarifying issues
D) Increasing accuracy
  • 42. A decision based on fear is usually _____.
A) Logical
B) Productive
C) Poor
D) Wise
  • 43. Prioritizing tasks means deciding based on _____.
A) Importance
B) Impulse
C) Mood
D) Randomness
  • 44. The ability to choose without being pressured is called _____.
A) Free will
B) Coercion
C) Manipulation
D) Force
  • 45. An alternative is _____.
A) Limitation
B) A possible solution
C) The only choice
D) No option
  • 46. Decisions become effective when they are _____.
A) Forced
B) Clearly communicated
C) Secretive
D) Confusing
  • 47. A “logical consequence” is a result that is _____.
A) Directly caused by the decision
B) Irrelevant
C) Random
D) Unrelated
  • 48. Poor decisions often come from _____.
A) Lack of planning
B) Research
C) Analysis
D) Reflection
  • 49. Decision paralysis occurs when a person _____.
A) Makes decisions quickly
B) Acts decisively
C) Balances options
D) Can’t choose due to too many options
  • 50. A decision driven by values reflects _____.
A) Character
B) Bias
C) Fear
D) Pressure
  • 51. Management is best defined as _____.
A) Achieving goals through planning and organizing
B) Public speaking
C) Hiring only
D) Giving orders
  • 52. The first function of management is _____.
A) Organizing
B) Controlling
C) Directing
D) Planning
  • 53. Organizing involves _____.
A) Public speaking
B) Grouping resources and tasks
C) Leadership
D) Stress control
  • 54. Directing in management means _____.
A) Firing employees
B) Hiring managers
C) Creating laws
D) Guiding and supervising people
  • 55. Controlling ensures that the organization _____.
A) Ignores standards
B) Works without goals
C) Meets its objectives
D) Avoids measurement
  • 56. A manager who delegates tasks _____.
A) Assigns duties to others
B) Fears control
C) Overworks
D) Avoids responsibility
  • 57. Efficiency means _____.
A) Achieving goals with minimal resources
B) Doing unnecessary work
C) Wasting resources
D) Working slowly
  • 58. Effectiveness means _____.
A) Avoiding goals
B) Doing nothing
C) Achieving desired goals
D) Unclear objectives
  • 59. Resources in management include _____.
A) Imagination
B) People, money, materials
C) Wishes only
D) Memories
  • 60. A manager who fails to plan usually _____.
A) Succeeds
B) Improves
C) Encounters problems
D) Becomes organized
  • 61. The highest level of management is _____.
A) Technical
B) Supervisory
C) Clerical
D) Top-level management
  • 62. Strategic planning is done by _____.
A) New members
B) Executives
C) Interns
D) Employees
  • 63. Middle managers are responsible for _____.
A) Making laws
B) Clerical tasks
C) Firefighting
D) Implementing policies
  • 64. Supervisory managers focus on _____.
A) National planning
B) Daily operations
C) Budget creation
D) Company-wide goals
  • 65. A manager with good communication skills can _____.
A) Confuse staff
B) Create conflict
C) Prevent miscommunication
D) Cause misunderstanding
  • 66. Time management helps organizations _____.
A) Delay success
B) Waste time
C) Waste resources
D) Work efficiently
  • 67. Motivation in management increases _____.
A) Confusion
B) Stress
C) Conflict
D) Productivity
  • 68. A good manager solves problems through _____.
A) Blame
B) Complaints
C) Analysis
D) Avoidance
  • 69. Human resource management focuses on _____.
A) Machines
B) Cars
C) People
D) Buildings
  • 70. Delegation improves management by _____.
A) Limiting growth
B) Adding stress
C) Reducing teamwork
D) Increasing productivity
  • 71. Managers control performance through _____.
A) Guessing
B) Assuming
C) Gossip
D) Monitoring
  • 72. The strongest asset of an organization is its _____.
A) Computers
B) People
C) Furniture
D) Vehicles
  • 73. A manager who refuses feedback lacks _____.
A) Strength
B) Confidence
C) Authority
D) Openness
  • 74. Resistance to change is caused by _____.
A) Confidence
B) Fear of the unknown
C) Motivation
D) Courage
  • 75. A manager who leads by example demonstrates _____.
A) Integrity
B) Weakness
C) Laziness
D) Hypocrisy
  • 76. Administration refers to _____.
A) Emotional decisions
B) Personal agenda
C) Systematic coordination of organizational functions
D) Random activities
  • 77. Public administration involves _____.
A) Government operations
B) Secret deals
C) Private business only
D) Family matters
  • 78. The purpose of administration is to _____.
A) Achieve organizational objectives
B) Delay tasks
C) Disorganize work
D) Create confusion
  • 79. Policies guide _____.
A) Unstructured work
B) Emotional decisions
C) Random behavior
D) Action and decision-making
  • 80. An administrator must be skilled in _____.
A) Cheating
B) Planning
C) Deception
D) Neglect
  • 81. Administrative control ensures _____.
A) Errors
B) Accountability
C) Waste
D) Mismanagement
  • 82. A program is a set of activities designed to _____.
A) Create confusion
B) Decrease progress
C) Achieve goals
D) Waste time
  • 83. Administrators handle resources such as _____.
A) Gossip
B) Toys
C) People and materials
D) Rumors
  • 84. Administration is concerned with _____.
A) Planning
B) All of the above
C) Budgeting
D) Leadership
  • 85. A good administrator practices _____.
A) Dishonesty
B) Corruption
C) Transparency
D) Laziness
  • 86. Public service requires _____.
A) Bribery
B) Negligence
C) Integrity
D) Corruption
  • 87. Documentation in administration is important for _____.
A) Confusing staff
B) Accountability and accuracy
C) Hiding mistakes
D) Destroying records
  • 88. Administrative processes must be _____.
A) Biased
B) Secretive
C) Systematic
D) Corrupt
  • 89. A budget is a plan for _____.
A) Unlimited expenses
B) Gossip
C) Resource allocation
D) Emotional spending
  • 90. Administrators must follow _____.
A) Policies and procedures
B) Random instructions
C) Personal moods
D) Illegal orders
  • 91. The administrative cycle begins with _____.
A) Implementing
B) Evaluating
C) Planning
D) Monitoring
  • 92. Accountability means _____.
A) Avoiding responsibility
B) Hiding actions
C) Blaming others
D) Being answerable for actions
  • 93. Coordination ensures that _____.
A) People compete
B) Resources are wasted
C) Departments work together
D) Departments work separately
  • 94. Supervision ensures that _____.
A) Rules are unclear
B) Mistakes increase
C) Work meets standards
D) Policies are ignored
  • 95. Records management is part of _____.
A) Hiding reports
B) Administration
C) Ignoring documents
D) Destroying files
  • 96. Effective administration ensures _____.
A) Conflicts
B) Delay
C) Smooth operations
D) Corruption
  • 97. Public administrators serve _____.
A) The public
B) Political groups
C) Themselves
D) Personal allies
  • 98. A policy violation results in _____.
A) Disciplinary action
B) Promotion
C) Bonus
D) Award
  • 99. Evaluation in administration means _____.
A) Assessing performance
B) Avoiding results
C) Guessing
D) Rejecting feedback
  • 100. The ultimate goal of administration is _____.
A) Public service and organizational success
B) Personal gain
C) Corruption
D) Popularity
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