
2.3 & 2.4 Review
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Business
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11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement about leadership is false? Options: The role of leaders is always clearly established or defined, Leaders inspire others to achieve organizational goals, Not every leader is a manager, Leadership does not necessarily occur within the formal hierarchical structure
Back
The role of leaders is always clearly established or defined
Answer explanation
The role of leaders is always clearly established or defined in the workplace, as it is not necessary for leaders to be formally hired as managers in an organizational hierarchy.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is a drawback of situational leadership? Unskilled or low-skilled workers cannot be motivated by this leadership style , Autocratic leadership is less motivational than paternalistic or laissez-faire leadership , Employees can become demotivated due to the unpredictable nature of situational leadership , Emergency situations cannot be accommodated by this leadership style
Back
Employees can become demotivated due to the unpredictable nature of situational leadership
Answer explanation
The lack of a ‘natural’ or default leadership style under situational leadership can make it difficult for workers to know what to expect. Unpredictability in the workplace can be detrimental for employee motivation.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which leadership style involves minimal direct input into the work of employees, thus allowing subordinates to make their own decisions?
Back
Laissez-faire
Answer explanation
Laissez-faire leaders leave workers to be autonomous, i.e. subordinates are independent decision makers.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is least likely to influence the choice of leadership style? Ethical considerations, The types of financial rewards for subordinates, The organizational culture, The number, skills and experiences of subordinates
Back
The types of financial rewards for subordinates
Answer explanation
There is no direct correlation between how staff are remunerated (such as wages, bonuses or piece rate) and the choice of leadership style.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which leadership style is most likely to encourage slack or laziness in the workplace? Options: Paternalistic, Laissez-faire, Autocratic, Democratic
Back
Laissez-faire
Answer explanation
By leaving workers to ‘get on with their jobs’, a potential drawback of a laissez-faire approach to leadership is that it can encourage a degree of slack or laziness.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
According to Henri Fayol, which of the following is not a key FUNCTION of management? Commanding, Budgeting, Planning, Organizing
Back
Budgeting
Answer explanation
Budgeting is not a key management task as this can be delegated to budget holders, such as department managers.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which leadership style does not work well when staff are relatively unskilled and need careful supervision for them to remain on task?
Back
Democratic
Answer explanation
When staff are unskilled and need careful supervision, a democratic leadership style is not effective. Instead, workers need direction whilst managers focus on command and control.
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