RH - Leadership Styles Flashcards
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A project manager is handling a project which is stuck due to conflicts between team members. Which leadership style should be adopted to resolve this conflict?
a.
Transformational Leadership
b.
Transactional Leadership
c.
Democratic Leadership
d.
Autocratic Leadership
Transactional Leadership could be effective for problem-solving and carrying out the necessary changes effectively. This approach focuses on the role of supervision, organization, and group performance. It is based on a system of rewards and punishments, which could solve conflicts by ensuring everyone knows their role and the consequences of their actions.
he project manager noticed a lack of team communication and collaboration, which leadership style should be adopted to improve these aspects?
a.
Servant leader
b.
Transactional leader
c.
Laissez-faire leader
d.
Autocratic leader
A servant leader focuses on supporting and empowering team members, leading to a better communication and collaboration environment. Other leadership styles may not emphasize teamwork and open communication as much, leading to a less collaborative atmosphere.
The team members are highly creative, and the project requires frequent alignment on goals and objectives. Which leadership style should the project manager adopt?
a.
Directive leader
b.
Transformational leader
c.
Transactional leader
d.
Autocratic leader
A transformational leader promotes creativity and innovative thinking, which is essential for a highly creative team. This leadership style also emphasizes aligning goals and objectives, unlike other leadership styles that might not focus on ensuring the team has continuous alignment.
A project manager is leading a virtual team across multiple geographies. Which leadership style should the project manager utilize to handle cultural differences and time zone constraints?
a.
Transformational Leadership
b.
Autocratic Leadership
c.
Transactional Leadership
d.
Laissez-Faire Leadership
In a geographically dispersed virtual team, the project manager may not have direct control over the team members. In this scenario, Transformational Leadership is the best approach as it encourages self-management, motivation and increasing job satisfaction among the team members. The other styles, such as Autocratic Leadership, may not work well in this scenario due to the lack of physical presence of the leader.
A new project manager has recently stepped into a project. The project team lacks trust towards the new leader because of the previous leader’s command and control style. What leadership style should the new manager adopt to build trust?
a.
Servant Leadership
b.
Autocratic Leadership
c.
Charismatic Leadership
d.
Transactional Leadership
Servant Leadership is focused on empathy and commitments to the growth of team members. This style of leadership builds trust by placing the needs of the team first, which would be most appropriate in this scenario. The other leadership styles do not prioritize building trust to the same degree or manner.
A project manager finds themselves frequently making decisions for the team without consulting them. To increase team engagement, which leadership style should be adopted?
a.
Participative leader
b.
Autocratic leader
c.
Laissez-faire leader
d.
Transactional leader
A participative leader increases team engagement by involving the team members in decision making processes. This promotes open communication and collaboration compared to other leadership styles, where the decision-making process might remain the responsibility of the leader.
The new project has a tight deadline and the project manager must ensure rapid decision-making. Which leadership style suits this situation?
a.
Laissez-Faire Leadership
b.
Democratic Leadership
c.
Autocratic Leadership
d.
Transformational Leadership
In a scenario with tight deadlines, Autocratic Leadership may be beneficial for swift decision-making. This leadership style does not need to consult with team members before making a decision, allowing for a more efficient process under time constraints.
A highly motivated and qualified team is working on a project. Which leadership style should the project manager adopt to utilize the team’s expertise and skills most effectively?
a.
Laissez-faire leader
b.
Directive leader
c.
Transactional leader
d.
Autocratic leader
A Laissez-faire leader grants team members a greater level of autonomy, allowing the highly motivated and qualified team members to utilize their expertise and skills most effectively. Other leadership styles might impose more restrictions and not make use of the team’s full potential.
An inexperienced team is having difficulty with project tasks. Which leadership style would be most effective in providing guidance and direction?
a.
Transactional leader
b.
Directive leader
c.
Charismatic leader
d.
Laissez-faire leader
A directive leader is suitable for inexperienced teams as they provide clear guidance and directions to the team members. Other leadership styles might not provide the level of support and direction needed for a less experienced team.
A project manager is leading a team of experts who are highly competent in their field. What style of leadership should the project manager adopt to lead such a team?
a.
Transformational Leadership
b.
Democratic Leadership
c.
Servant Leadership
d.
Autocratic Leadership
Democratic Leadership encourages decision making from different perspectives. This leadership style is best suited when team members are highly skilled, motivated, and capable of providing novel insights. The other styles could hinder their independence and creativity.
