Leadership & Management is one of 8 topics in the Grade 12 Business Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. An autocratic leader makes decisions:
Unilaterally, with little or no input from subordinates
Only after consulting every employee
By giving employees complete freedom to decide
Only according to fixed rules and procedures
Answer: Unilaterally, with little or no input from subordinates — An autocratic leader makes decisions alone and expects compliance, without significant input from subordinates.
Easy
2. A democratic (participative) leader is characterised by:
Consulting and involving employees in decision-making before a final decision is made
Giving employees no direction whatsoever
Making all decisions strictly according to fixed rules
Refusing to ever communicate with staff
Answer: Consulting and involving employees in decision-making before a final decision is made — Democratic leaders actively consult and involve employees in the decision-making process, which tends to increase buy-in and motivation.
Medium
3. What leadership style gives employees significant freedom to make their own decisions with minimal direct supervision, sometimes called a "hands-off" style?
Answer: Laissez-faire — A laissez-faire leader gives employees substantial autonomy and minimal direct supervision, which can work well with highly skilled, self-motivated teams.
