1. Which of the following statements is true about types of leadership in the context of management?

a) A free-rein style of leadership is generally best for stimulating unskilled, unmotivated employees.
b) Autocratic leaders freely involve their employees in decisions.
c) The free-rein style of leadership can be a powerful motivator because it demonstrates a great deal of trust and confidence in the employee.
d) Highly skilled, trained, and motivated employees may respond better to an autocratic leadership style.
e) Democratic leaders generally use their authority and economic rewards to get employees to comply with their directions.

2. Which of the following statements is true of operational plans?

a) Operational plans are not implemented unless the company is faced with an emergency.
b) Operational plans are created and implemented to fulfill the goals of the tactical plans.
c) Operational plans are long-range plans to attain the organizational objectives.
d) Operational plans are determined by the top management of a company.
e) Operational plans are also known as contingency plans that are used during a crisis.

3. _____ plans are short-range plans implemented by the middle management to fulfill the objectives specified in the strategic plan.

a) Supervisory
b) Contingency
c) Operational
d) Downsizing
e) Tactical

4. _____ skills refer to the ability to think in abstract terms and to see how parts fit together to form the whole.

a) Conceptual
b) Mathematical
c) Analytical
d) Spatial
e) Technical