stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
123A598A23 Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
123A598A23
123A598A23
15 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
2,092 plays
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
15 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
15
Answers
1
Firms with skilled, motivated and competent staff may do best with managers who have a(n)
Situational leadership style
Autocratic leadership style
Democratic leadership style
Laissez-faire leadership style
2
The optimal course of action depends on the internal and external circumstances is the basis of
Paternalistic leadership style
Democraticleadership style
Autocratic leadership style
Situational leadership style
3
Which is not one of the four distinct leadership styles?
Laissez-faire leadership style
Autocratic leadership style
Situational leadership style
Entrepreneurial leadership style
4
Which is not one of the four distinct leadership styles?
Democratic leadership style
Autocratic leadership style
Situational leadership style
Interpersonal leadership style
5
Keeping all decision-making at the centre of an organisation can be attributed to a(n)
Democratic leadership style
Situational leadership style
Autocratic leadership style
Laissez-faire leadership style
6
A key function of management does not include which of the following?
Organising resources to meet objectives
Coordinating activities
Selection and recruitment
Directing and motivating staff
7
In times of crisis when decisive action might be needed to limit damage to the business a(n)
Laissez-faire leadership style is best
Democratic leadership style is best
Situational leadership style is best
Autocratic leadership style is best
8
Important strategic decisions are made without consultation by real leaders
True
False
9
Situational leaders place trust at the centre of their management philosophy
True
False
10
A democratic management style is likely adopted by managers needing a high level of control
True
False
11
One definite difference between management and leadership is that
Managers have subordinates
Managers will hold professional qualifications
Leaders are at the top of the hierarchy
Managers will conform to the organisational culture
12
Management who can be ascribed to having a democratic leadership style
Allow staff leeway as to how they achieve targets
Do not directly involve staff in decision-making
Direct subordinate employees
Place trust in their staff
13
Laissez-faire leaders leave much decision-making to staff who work towards their own objectives
False
True
14
A disadvantage to adopting a democratic leadership style is that
Rapid decision-making will sometimes be required
Many staff will not appreciate the lack of structure
Many staff will not appreciate the lack of direction
The time it may take to consult with others
15
Key functions of management. One of these things is not like the other
Planning
Commanding
Controlling
Counselling