Leadership MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Leadership, a fundamental topic in the field of IC90 Human Resource Management. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Leadership MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q161.
How can doubts raised about events be addressed?

a.

By ignoring them

b.

By discussing them, explaining, and setting them to rest

c.

By punishing those who raise doubts

d.

By keeping them to oneself

Discuss
Answer: (b).By discussing them, explaining, and setting them to rest Explanation:Doubts raised about events have to be discussed, explained, and set to rest.
Q162.
How can team cohesiveness be improved?

a.

By celebrating success

b.

By punishing those who do not work well in a team

c.

By ignoring team dynamics

d.

By keeping team members separate

Discuss
Answer: (a).By celebrating success Explanation:Team cohesiveness can be improved by celebrating success.
Q163.
How can employees be motivated to contribute to decisions?

a.

By not consulting them

b.

By making harsh decisions without their input

c.

By involving them in virtually everything and consulting them

d.

By ignoring their input

Discuss
Answer: (c).By involving them in virtually everything and consulting them Explanation:Employees will happily contribute to decisions if they are consulted and involved in virtually everything.
Q164.
The ability to influence is defined as _________.

a.

Power

b.

Authority

c.

Supremacy

d.

Control

Discuss
Answer: (b).Authority Explanation:In the context of leadership and management, the ability to influence others to achieve a common goal is often referred to as authority. Authority is the right to make decisions, give orders, and enforce obedience. Power refers to the ability to control or direct others, while supremacy refers to being the highest authority or having ultimate power. Control involves managing and directing resources to achieve a desired outcome.
Q165.
What is the definition of leadership?

a.

The ability to manage people.

b.

The ability to control people through fear and threat.

c.

The ability to influence other people.

d.

The ability to achieve tasks without considering the individuals or group involved.

Discuss
Answer: (c).The ability to influence other people. Explanation:Leadership is the ability to influence other people, not through fear or threat, but through obtaining willing cooperation.
Q166.
What are the three things a leader is concerned with?

a.

Task, Individuals, and Group

b.

Task, Dominance, and Control

c.

Supremacy, Coercion, and Fear

d.

Success, Dominance, and Competition

Discuss
Answer: (a).Task, Individuals, and Group Explanation:A leader is concerned with the task that needs to be achieved, the individuals involved who have aspirations for growth and development, and the group that needs to remain cohesive.
Q167.
Who developed the concept of the grid based on a leader's concern for people and task?

a.

Douglas McGregor

b.

Robert R Blake and Jane S Mouton

c.

Prof. Bill Reddin

d.

Hersey and Blanchard

Discuss
Answer: (b).Robert R Blake and Jane S Mouton Explanation:Robert R Blake and Jane S Mouton developed the concept of the grid, based on two criteria, the leader’s concern for people and his concern for the task.
Q168.
What is the third dimension added by Prof. Bill Reddin to Blake's grid?

a.

Maturity of the subordinates

b.

Effectiveness of the leader

c.

Concern for group dynamics

d.

Concern for task accomplishment

Discuss
Answer: (b).Effectiveness of the leader Explanation:Prof. Bill Reddin added the third dimension of effectiveness to Blake's grid.
Q169.
What does Situational Leadership, according to Hersey and Blanchard, depend on?

a.

The maturity of the subordinates

b.

The leader's concern for people

c.

The leader's concern for the task

d.

The effectiveness of the leader

Discuss
Answer: (a).The maturity of the subordinates Explanation:Hersey and Blanchard postulated the concept of Situational Leadership, which states that the leadership style should depend on the "maturity" of the subordinates.
Q170.
What is the classification of leadership style by Schmidt and Tannenbaum?

a.

According to the extent of participation or freedom given to the sub-ordinate, in decision making

b.

According to the willingness of followers to cooperate

c.

According to the level of authority held by the leader

d.

According to the level of task and people orientation

Discuss
Answer: (a).According to the extent of participation or freedom given to the sub-ordinate, in decision making Explanation:Schmidt and Tannenbaum classified the leadership style according to the extent of participation or freedom given to the sub-ordinate, in decision making.
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