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Leadership Styles of Sarah and Michael in
Team Collaboration | 2026 Update with
complete solutions.
1. Sarah’s leadership style is best described as:
a) Autocratic
b) Transformational and democratic
c) Laissez-faire
d) Transactional
Answer: b) Transformational and democratic
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and empower team
members, seek input, and foster shared vision. Democratic leaders
involve the team in decision-making.
2. Michael’s leadership style is best described as:
a) Transformational
b) Servant
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c) Transactional and directive
d) Laissez-faire
Answer: c) Transactional and directive
Rationale: Transactional leaders focus on clear roles, expectations,
rewards, and consequences. A directive style provides specific
guidance and close supervision.
3. According to Bass’s Full Range Leadership Model, Sarah
likely uses more:
a) Management by exception (active)
b) Contingent reward
c) Intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration
d) Laissez-faire
Answer: c) Intellectual stimulation and individualized
consideration
Rationale: Transformational leadership includes idealized influence,
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inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized
consideration.
4. Michael’s use of contingent reward (e.g., “if you meet the
target, you get a bonus”) is a key feature of:
a) Transformational leadership
b) Transactional leadership
c) Servant leadership
d) Adaptive leadership
Answer: b) Transactional leadership
Rationale: Contingent reward is a core transactional behavior –
clarifying expectations and providing rewards for meeting them.
5. In a team brainstorming session, Sarah encourages
everyone to speak, even junior members. This reflects her:
a) High power distance orientation
b) Democratic and inclusive style
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c) Autocratic tendencies
d) Avoidance of conflict
Answer: b) Democratic and inclusive
Rationale: Democratic leaders value diverse input and
psychological safety. Sarah’s behavior aligns with participative
decision-making.
6. In the same session, Michael interrupts to say, “We’re off
track; let’s follow the agenda strictly.” This reflects his:
a) Transformational inspiration
b) Task orientation and structure focus
c) Laissez-faire approach
d) Emotional intelligence
Answer: b) Task orientation and structure
Rationale: Michael prioritizes efficiency, time management, and
adherence to plan – characteristics of a task-focused leader.
Leadership Styles of Sarah and Michael in
Team Collaboration | 2026 Update with
complete solutions.
1. Sarah’s leadership style is best described as:
a) Autocratic
b) Transformational and democratic
c) Laissez-faire
d) Transactional
Answer: b) Transformational and democratic
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and empower team
members, seek input, and foster shared vision. Democratic leaders
involve the team in decision-making.
2. Michael’s leadership style is best described as:
a) Transformational
b) Servant
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c) Transactional and directive
d) Laissez-faire
Answer: c) Transactional and directive
Rationale: Transactional leaders focus on clear roles, expectations,
rewards, and consequences. A directive style provides specific
guidance and close supervision.
3. According to Bass’s Full Range Leadership Model, Sarah
likely uses more:
a) Management by exception (active)
b) Contingent reward
c) Intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration
d) Laissez-faire
Answer: c) Intellectual stimulation and individualized
consideration
Rationale: Transformational leadership includes idealized influence,
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inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized
consideration.
4. Michael’s use of contingent reward (e.g., “if you meet the
target, you get a bonus”) is a key feature of:
a) Transformational leadership
b) Transactional leadership
c) Servant leadership
d) Adaptive leadership
Answer: b) Transactional leadership
Rationale: Contingent reward is a core transactional behavior –
clarifying expectations and providing rewards for meeting them.
5. In a team brainstorming session, Sarah encourages
everyone to speak, even junior members. This reflects her:
a) High power distance orientation
b) Democratic and inclusive style
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c) Autocratic tendencies
d) Avoidance of conflict
Answer: b) Democratic and inclusive
Rationale: Democratic leaders value diverse input and
psychological safety. Sarah’s behavior aligns with participative
decision-making.
6. In the same session, Michael interrupts to say, “We’re off
track; let’s follow the agenda strictly.” This reflects his:
a) Transformational inspiration
b) Task orientation and structure focus
c) Laissez-faire approach
d) Emotional intelligence
Answer: b) Task orientation and structure
Rationale: Michael prioritizes efficiency, time management, and
adherence to plan – characteristics of a task-focused leader.
