Duplicate of Unit 6: Intro to Principle of Management & Leadership quiz LO A & B

Question 1

Which of these are disadvantages of democratic leadership

Accepted Answer

Decsion making is slower, Can be difficult to get a consensus

Question 2

What is meant by energising?

Accepted Answer

Give employees the drive and will to accomplish goals.

Question 3

What is a stakeholder?

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Somebody who has an interest in the business

Question 4

What is transformational leadership?

Accepted Answer

Leaders who believe their job is to inspire and motivate

Question 5

One of the biggest challenges in trying to change a business's culture is that employees are resistant to change?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

McGregors, 1960's "Theory X/Theory Y" says people fit into 2 categories. Theory X people are..

Accepted Answer

People that dislike work and will avoid it if he/she can., People who prefer to be directed and avoid responsibility.

Question 7

What does MBO stand for?

Accepted Answer

Management by Objectives

Question 8

Getting jobs done quickly, little disruption, strict processes & using incentives are examples.

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... of transactional management

Question 9

SMART objectives are...

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Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed

Question 10

Democratic Leaders prioritise...

Accepted Answer

Consultation

Question 11

Which of these stakeholders is most capable to change the CULTURE in a business

Accepted Answer

Senior Managers/Leaders

Question 12

8 Which of the following types of leader is most likely to rely upon extensive two-way communication between

Accepted Answer

Democratic

Question 13

Is this a definition of Delegation?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Which of these are not functions of managers?

Accepted Answer

Envisioning

Question 15

Are these qualities of a good leader?

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True

Question 16

Blanchard & Hersey's (1969) concept of Situation & contingency management is important because

Accepted Answer

All of the above, managers/leaders need to be able to adapt.

Question 17

Which of these is not a function of leadership?

Accepted Answer

Organising

Question 18

Which of these is most likely to have a significant impact on the existing culture of a business?

Accepted Answer

History of the business

Question 19

Will having a positive Business Culture help a business reduce labour turnover

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

An Autocratic leader has total control and authority over decision making?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

Which of the following is not a management and leadership style.

Accepted Answer

Psychological

Question 22

Does a Transactional Leader set goals and offer employees rewards

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 23

Would autocratic leadership be appropriate in the following situations?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Looking at the strategic view and setting long term targets to motivate employees are...

Accepted Answer

traits of Transformational Management

Question 25

In which situation is an Laissez-faire management style most effective

Accepted Answer

Employees are highly skilled and motivated

Question 26

Autocratic and Democratic are the opposite ends of the

Accepted Answer

The concept of Leadership continum for management behaviour

Question 27

The Business Culture influences....

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Policies and Procedures, Structure of the workforce and how employees work, Management styles/practices, Vission, Mission and Values

Question 28

What is situational leadership?

Accepted Answer

Managers change their style dependent on employee skills

Question 29

Which is the most important role in a business?

Accepted Answer

Leader

Duplicate of Unit 6: Intro to Principle of Management & Leadership quiz LO A & B

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Duplicate of Unit 6: Intro to Principle of Management & Leadership quiz LO A & B

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