1. Which of the following best describes the concept of
"transformational leadership"?
- A) Focus on short-term goals
- B) Emphasis on maintaining the status quo
- C) Inspiring and motivating followers to achieve higher levels
of performance
- D) Reliance on formal authority
- ANS: C) Inspiring and motivating followers to achieve
higher levels of performance
, - Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate
their followers to exceed expectations and achieve higher levels
of performance.
2. What is the primary purpose of situational leadership?
- A) To apply a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership
- B) To adapt leadership style based on the needs of the team
and the situation
- C) To focus solely on task completion
- D) To maintain a rigid leadership structure
- ANS: B) To adapt leadership style based on the needs of
the team and the situation
- Rationale: Situational leadership involves adapting
leadership style to meet the needs of the team and the specific
situation.
3. Which of the following is a key characteristic of servant
leadership?
- A) Prioritizing the leader's needs over the team's needs
- B) Emphasizing authority and control
- C) Focusing on the growth and well-being of team members
- D) Maintaining a hierarchical structure
, - ANS: C) Focusing on the growth and well-being of team
members
- Rationale: Servant leadership prioritizes the growth and
well-being of team members, fostering a supportive and
collaborative environment.
4. What is the primary difference between transactional and
transformational leadership?
- A) Transactional leadership focuses on rewards and
punishments, while transformational leadership focuses on
inspiring and motivating followers
- B) Transactional leadership is more effective in all situations
- C) Transformational leadership relies on formal authority,
while transactional leadership does not
- D) Transformational leadership is only applicable to large
organizations
- ANS: A) Transactional leadership focuses on rewards and
punishments, while transformational leadership focuses on
inspiring and motivating followers
- Rationale: Transactional leadership emphasizes rewards and
punishments to achieve compliance, while transformational
leadership seeks to inspire and motivate followers.
5. Which of the following best describes the concept of
"emotional intelligence" in leadership?
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