1. Susan is a manager who uses a hands-off approach that allows her employees to perform their duties without having to consult with her constantly. She believes in hiring well and allowing employees to work independently. What leadership style does she embrace?

a.    Situational

b.    Bureaucratic

c.     Laissez-faire

d.    Participative

2. What style of leadership is generally associated with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company?

a.    Bureaucratic

b.    Participative

c.     Authoritative

d.    Laissez-faire

3. Participative leaders are very likely to display which style of communication in their interactions with others?

a.    They constantly adjust their style of communication based on each situation.

b.    Employees are empowered to make decisions independently of the leader.

c.     They are the sole authority figure that makes decisions with minimal or no input from others.

d.    A willingness to openly communicate and involve others in the decision-making process.

4. Under which of the following conditions is a bureaucratic style of leadership most likely to be utilized?

a.    When managing a large governmental entity such as the Department of Commerce.

b.    When forming a faculty committee to study curriculum changes.

c.     When managing a franchise restaurant that has been in business five years.

d.    When recruiting new employees for a lawn mowing business.

5. Which characteristic is most strongly associated with a situational leader?

a.    Allows employees to perform their duties without having to consult the leader.

b.    The ability to adjust their leadership style when interacting with individual employees.

c.     Has total control over employees and makes decisions with minimal or no input as the sole authority figure.

d.    Involves employees when making decisions but retains the final say in the decision.