17- Training Manual Leadership Styles Flashcards
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, What is a key characteristic of Autocratic Leadership?**
a. Active involvement of team members
b. Complete control and authority over decision-making
c. Hands-off approach
d. Prioritization of team needs over authority
B
Autocratic Leadership: In this style, the leader exercises complete control and
authority over decision-making, with little or no input from subordinates. The
leader typically makes decisions independently and expects strict compliance
from the team. This style can be effective in situations where quick decisionmaking is required, but it can hinder creativity and limit team member
engagement.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, Which leadership style encourages collaboration, creativity, and teamwork by involving team members in decision-making?**
a. Laissez-Faire Leadership
b. Charismatic Leadership
c. Democratic Leadership
d. Transactional Leadership
C
Democratic Leadership: Also known as participative leadership, this style
involves actively involving team members in the decision-making process. The
leader seeks input, suggestions, and ideas from subordinates before making
decisions. This approach encourages collaboration, creativity, and teamwork,
and fosters a sense of ownership among team members.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, In Laissez-Faire Leadership, what does the leader typically do?**
a. Exercises complete control
b. Actively involves team members in decision-making
c. Provides minimal guidance or direction
d. Sets clear expectations and performance targets
C
Laissez-Faire Leadership: In this style, the leader adopts a hands-off approach,
providing minimal guidance or direction to the team. The leader allows
subordinates to make decisions and handle tasks independently. This style
works well when team members are highly skilled, self-motivated, and capable
of working with minimal supervision. However, it can lead to a lack of direction
and coordination if team members require more support.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, Transformational leaders inspire and motivate their followers by:**
a. Maintaining order and setting performance targets
b. Exercising complete control over decision-making
c. Communicating a clear vision and providing support
d. Prioritizing the needs of team members
C
Transformational Leadership: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate
their followers to achieve exceptional performance and exceed their own
expectations. They have a clear vision and communicate it effectively to their
team, inspiring them to share the vision and work toward its realization. They
also provide support, mentorship, and personal development opportunities to
help their followers grow and reach their full potential.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, What is a characteristic of Transactional Leadership?**
a. Actively involving team members in decision-making
b. Inspiring and motivating followers to achieve exceptional performance
c. Focusing on maintaining order and achieving goals through rewards and punishments
d. Prioritizing the needs of team members
C
Transactional Leadership: Transactional leaders focus on maintaining order
and achieving specific goals through rewards and punishments. They establish
clear expectations, set performance targets, and provide rewards for meeting
them. They also monitor performance closely and take corrective actions when
necessary. Transactional leadership is effective in situations where specific
tasks need to be accomplished efficiently, but it may not foster long-term team
member engagement or creativity.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, Servant leaders prioritize:**
a. Exerting authority over team members
b. Maintaining order through rewards and punishments
c. The needs of their team members
d. Achieving specific goals through a hands-off approach
C
Servant Leadership: Servant leaders prioritize the needs of their team members
and aim to serve their needs rather than exerting authority over them. They are
focused on supporting and developing their followers, fostering a positive work
environment, and enabling individual growth. By prioritizing the well-being and
development of their team, servant leaders can build trust, loyalty, and
commitment.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, What is a key quality of Charismatic Leadership?**
a. Providing minimal guidance to the team
b. Possessing exceptional charm and a strong personality
c. Actively involving team members in decision-making
d. Focusing on maintaining order and specific goals
B
Charismatic Leadership: Charismatic leaders possess exceptional charm,
persuasive abilities, and a strong personality that inspires and motivates others.
They often rely on their personal qualities and vision to influence and lead their
followers. Charismatic leaders can be highly effective in energizing and
mobilizing teams, but their success can also be tied closely to their own
presence, which can present challenges if they are absent or leave the
organization.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, Which leadership style may hinder creativity and limit team member engagement due to its emphasis on strict compliance?**
a. Democratic Leadership
b. Laissez-Faire Leadership
c. Charismatic Leadership
d. Autocratic Leadership
D
Autocratic Leadership: In this style, the leader exercises complete control and
authority over decision-making, with little or no input from subordinates. The
leader typically makes decisions independently and expects strict compliance
from the team. This style can be effective in situations where quick decisionmaking is required, but it can hinder creativity and limit team member
engagement.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, In which situation is Autocratic Leadership most effective?**
a. When quick decision-making is required
b. When collaboration and teamwork are essential
c. When team members are highly skilled and self-motivated
d. When the leader wants to prioritize the needs of the team
A
Autocratic Leadership: In this style, the leader exercises complete control and
authority over decision-making, with little or no input from subordinates. The
leader typically makes decisions independently and expects strict compliance
from the team. This style can be effective in situations where quick decisionmaking is required, but it can hinder creativity and limit team member
engagement.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, What is a potential drawback of Laissez-Faire Leadership?**
a. Lack of direction and coordination
b. Strict compliance from the team
c. Limited team member engagement
d. Lack of support and mentorship
A
Laissez-Faire Leadership: In this style, the leader adopts a hands-off approach,
providing minimal guidance or direction to the team. The leader allows
subordinates to make decisions and handle tasks independently. This style
works well when team members are highly skilled, self-motivated, and capable
of working with minimal supervision. However, it can lead to a lack of direction
and coordination if team members require more support.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, Transactional leaders focus on achieving specific goals through:**
a. Providing rewards and punishments
b. Setting performance targets
c. Involving team members in decision-making
d. Prioritizing the needs of the team
A and B
Transactional Leadership: Transactional leaders focus on maintaining order
and achieving specific goals through rewards and punishments. They establish
clear expectations, set performance targets, and provide rewards for meeting
them. They also monitor performance closely and take corrective actions when
necessary. Transactional leadership is effective in situations where specific
tasks need to be accomplished efficiently, but it may not foster long-term team
member engagement or creativity
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, What does Servant Leadership prioritize?**
a. Exercising complete control over decision-making
b. Achieving specific goals through rewards and punishments
c. The needs of team members and individual growth
d. Providing minimal guidance or direction
C
Servant Leadership: Servant leaders prioritize the needs of their team members
and aim to serve their needs rather than exerting authority over them. They are
focused on supporting and developing their followers, fostering a positive work
environment, and enabling individual growth. By prioritizing the well-being and
development of their team, servant leaders can build trust, loyalty, and
commitment.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, Which leadership style may be challenging if the leader is absent or leaves the organization due to its close tie to the leader’s presence?**
a. Laissez-Faire Leadership
b. Transactional Leadership
c. Charismatic Leadership
d. Democratic Leadership
C
Charismatic Leadership: Charismatic leaders possess exceptional charm,
persuasive abilities, and a strong personality that inspires and motivates others.
They often rely on their personal qualities and vision to influence and lead their
followers. Charismatic leaders can be highly effective in energizing and
mobilizing teams, but their success can also be tied closely to their own
presence, which can present challenges if they are absent or leave the
organization.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, Effective leaders are described as:**
a. Rigid and unchangeable in their leadership style
b. Adaptable and able to adjust their leadership style
c. Focused solely on their personal preferences
d. Authoritarian and controlling
B
Effective leaders are adaptable and able to
adjust their leadership style to best support their team and achieve the organization’s
goals.
According to the training manual section on leadership styles, What is a potential limitation of Charismatic Leadership?**
a. Lack of direction and coordination
b. Overemphasis on team needs
c. Dependence on the leader’s personal qualities
d. Inability to set clear expectations
C
Charismatic Leadership: Charismatic leaders possess exceptional charm,
persuasive abilities, and a strong personality that inspires and motivates others.
They often rely on their personal qualities and vision to influence and lead their
followers. Charismatic leaders can be highly effective in energizing and
mobilizing teams, but their success can also be tied closely to their own
presence, which can present challenges if they are absent or leave the
organization
