Servant Leadership Practice Exam Quiz
1. Which of the following best describes the primary focus of a servant leader?
A. Self-promotion
B. Serving the needs of others
C. Maintaining authority
D. Controlling organizational goals
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2. How does servant leadership differ from traditional leadership models?
A. It focuses more on power dynamics
B. It emphasizes leading through service rather than authority
C. It prioritizes the needs of leaders over followers
D. It is mainly concerned with profit generation
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3. Which of the following is a key characteristic of servant leadership?
A. Desire to accumulate personal wealth
B. Fostering independence over interdependence
C. Focusing on the growth and well-being of others
D. Delegating all responsibilities to subordinates
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4. Servant leadership aims to create:
A. Dependency
B. Interdependency
C. Compliance
D. Authority
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5. A servant leader’s decision-making approach is often described as:
A. Top-down and authoritarian
B. Collaborative and inclusive
C. Rigid and unchanging
D. Primarily focused on profitability
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6. Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of “serving others” in servant leadership?
A. Focusing solely on personal growth
B. Empowering others to lead and grow
C. Ensuring control over the organization’s resources
D. Prioritizing personal recognition
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7. What is the impact of a servant leader focusing on the needs of others in an organization?
A. It creates dependency on the leader
B. It diminishes personal accountability
C. It fosters a culture of trust and collaboration
D. It weakens organizational structure
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8. Which of the following is NOT a trait of a servant leader?
A. Listening to others
B. Acting with humility
C. Prioritizing self-interest
D. Building community
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9. In servant leadership, the leader’s primary role is to:
A. Make all critical decisions
B. Serve the team and help them grow
C. Ensure profitability and success
D. Maintain strict authority over the team
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10. How does servant leadership impact employee motivation?
A. It increases fear-based compliance
B. It creates a sense of autonomy and purpose
C. It enforces strict rules and policies
D. It focuses only on external rewards
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11. Which of the following behaviors would most likely be displayed by a servant leader?
A. Delegating without providing support
B. Making decisions without consulting others
C. Listening actively to the concerns of others
D. Maintaining a distant relationship with team members
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12. What is a common result when servant leaders focus on building relationships within their teams?
A. Increased turnover and dissatisfaction
B. Decreased collaboration and trust
C. Stronger organizational loyalty and team cohesion
D. Less emphasis on performance and results
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13. Servant leaders often seek to:
A. Maximize personal benefits
B. Increase their power and influence
C. Empower others to reach their potential
D. Control all aspects of decision-making
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14. Servant leadership fosters a culture of:
A. Rigid hierarchy and control
B. Empowerment, trust, and collaboration
C. Dependence on the leader for guidance
D. Profit-driven goals above all else
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15. In servant leadership, the leader’s success is measured by:
A. The achievement of personal goals
B. The development and success of others
C. Maintaining strict adherence to rules
D. Achieving financial goals only
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16. Which of the following is a critical component in a servant leader’s approach to decision-making?
A. Avoiding any conflict at all costs
B. Consulting team members and considering their needs
C. Prioritizing personal interests
D. Making decisions without input from others
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17. Which statement is true about servant leadership’s view on power?
A. Power is maintained by controlling others
B. Power is shared and used to empower others
C. Power is used only to enforce rules
D. Power is irrelevant in servant leadership
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18. What is a servant leader’s role in an organization’s success?
A. They focus only on achieving organizational goals
B. They serve as a role model and support the growth of others
C. They maintain strict control over all team activities
D. They make all decisions without involving others
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19. A servant leader’s approach to leadership can most effectively:
A. Foster dependency on the leader
B. Enhance interpersonal relationships and mutual respect
C. Discourage communication among team members
D. Focus only on the financial performance
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20. Which action would most likely demonstrate servant leadership in an organization?
A. Giving employees tasks without any involvement in planning
B. Encouraging collaboration and providing opportunities for personal growth
C. Prioritizing self-interest over team development
D. Ignoring feedback from team members
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21. In servant leadership, which of the following is a primary focus?
A. Rigid hierarchy and control
B. The leader’s personal ambitions
C. Encouraging team members to help one another
D. Strictly managing resources
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22. Servant leadership emphasizes:
A. Profit maximization over people’s needs
B. Serving others as the key to leadership effectiveness
C. Hierarchical decision-making
D. The leader’s importance over the followers
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23. Which of the following is an essential skill for servant leaders?
A. Giving orders to subordinates
B. Ignoring the needs of others
C. Empathy and active listening
D. Seeking personal advancement
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24. What is a key challenge for servant leaders?
A. Overemphasizing control and authority
B. Balancing the needs of the organization with the needs of individuals
C. Ignoring feedback from team members
D. Promoting individualism over teamwork
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25. Servant leadership creates an environment where:
A. Individuals focus solely on personal gain
B. Team members are empowered to make decisions and collaborate
C. Leaders maintain complete control over the organization
D. Only top-level leaders make decisions
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26. What is the main goal of a servant leader in terms of organizational culture?
A. To foster a culture of fear and control
B. To create a competitive and isolated environment
C. To cultivate a culture of trust, respect, and growth
D. To emphasize hierarchical decision-making
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27. How does servant leadership impact organizational culture?
A. It creates a culture of dependency on leaders
B. It encourages a focus on competition over collaboration
C. It promotes a culture of teamwork and mutual respect
D. It discourages employee engagement and growth
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28. A servant leader is most likely to demonstrate which of the following behaviors?
A. Prioritizing tasks over relationships
B. Acting as a servant to others, focusing on their growth
C. Taking all decisions without consulting team members
D. Keeping a distance from team members
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29. The focus of servant leadership is to:
A. Ensure the leader’s goals are achieved at all costs
B. Help others grow and succeed by supporting their needs
C. Maintain strict organizational rules without flexibility
D. Make all decisions without input from others
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30. Servant leadership encourages leaders to:
A. Control all organizational activities
B. Focus on building relationships and trust within the team
C. Ignore feedback from subordinates
D. Maintain a distant, authoritative relationship with employees
31. In servant leadership, leaders prioritize the well-being of:
A. Themselves
B. Their families
C. Their employees and team members
D. External stakeholders
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32. Which of the following is an example of how a servant leader demonstrates empathy?
A. Giving orders without regard for team concerns
B. Listening attentively to the team’s concerns and acting on them
C. Keeping all communication strictly professional
D. Focusing only on the tasks at hand
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33. What does servant leadership emphasize in terms of team development?
A. Authority and compliance
B. Competition between team members
C. Mentorship, growth, and collaboration
D. Strictly focusing on team performance metrics
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34. How can servant leaders ensure that their teams feel valued?
A. By delegating all decisions to subordinates
B. By acting in a way that promotes their own personal success
C. By being actively involved in the development of their team members
D. By focusing only on the bottom line and results
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35. Which of the following is a core principle of servant leadership?
A. Leading through fear and authority
B. Demonstrating humility and serving others
C. Focusing on profits above all else
D. Ignoring the needs of employees
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36. A servant leader’s relationship with their team can best be described as:
A. Distant and hierarchical
B. Supportive and collaborative
C. Competitive and isolating
D. Uninvolved and distant
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37. Servant leadership promotes the idea that leadership is:
A. A one-way flow of commands from the leader to the follower
B. A shared responsibility between leader and followers
C. A power struggle between leaders and subordinates
D. A way for leaders to showcase their dominance
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38. What is the servant leader’s role in team decision-making?
A. To make all decisions independently
B. To provide guidance and empower team members to make decisions
C. To discourage collaboration among team members
D. To focus on results only, not the process
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39. How does servant leadership impact the growth of team members?
A. It diminishes their creativity and autonomy
B. It fosters personal and professional growth through support and guidance
C. It restricts their opportunities for leadership roles
D. It focuses solely on organizational outcomes without concern for individual development
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40. What is one of the main ways servant leaders build trust within their teams?
A. By making all decisions unilaterally
B. By creating an environment of transparency and honesty
C. By avoiding conflict at all costs
D. By limiting communication with subordinates
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41. Servant leaders are more likely to encourage:
A. Independence without collaboration
B. An “us versus them” mentality
C. Teamwork and collective problem-solving
D. A focus on individual achievement only
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42. How do servant leaders view power in leadership?
A. As something to be hoarded for personal gain
B. As a tool to empower others and serve the greater good
C. As a way to control and manipulate subordinates
D. As irrelevant to the leadership process
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43. The primary goal of a servant leader is to:
A. Ensure the leader’s vision is followed without question
B. Meet organizational goals through compliance
C. Foster a culture of service, collaboration, and mutual respect
D. Maintain strict control over all aspects of the organization
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44. Servant leadership can be described as a leadership style that:
A. Focuses on control and authority
B. Values personal ambition over team success
C. Prioritizes the growth, well-being, and development of others
D. Is indifferent to the success of followers
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45. A servant leader’s approach to conflict resolution would likely include:
A. Ignoring the concerns of others
B. Using their authority to resolve disputes quickly
C. Facilitating open communication and collaboration among team members
D. Allowing conflicts to remain unresolved
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46. In a servant leadership model, leaders are seen as:
A. Controllers of every aspect of the organization
B. Models of self-sacrifice and servitude to others
C. The most important members of the team
D. Figureheads without any real influence
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47. Servant leadership encourages leaders to be:
A. Inflexible and rigid in their approach
B. Transparent and approachable
C. Indifferent to the challenges of their teams
D. Focused primarily on the financial success of the organization
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48. Which of the following best describes the relationship between a servant leader and their followers?
A. The leader is distant and focuses only on productivity
B. The leader serves and guides the followers, helping them achieve their full potential
C. The leader commands without considering the followers’ input
D. The leader prioritizes their personal needs over the needs of the followers
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49. Servant leadership fosters an environment where:
A. Employees follow orders without question
B. Leaders make all decisions without team input
C. Employees are empowered to contribute and make decisions
D. Only upper management makes important decisions
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50. How does servant leadership influence organizational culture?
A. It promotes a competitive, individualistic environment
B. It creates a culture of service, collaboration, and mutual respect
C. It discourages feedback from employees
D. It focuses solely on external outcomes like profits
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51. A servant leader’s effectiveness is primarily based on:
A. Their ability to control and direct every aspect of the organization
B. Their focus on serving others and fostering their growth
C. Their success in meeting personal goals
D. Their ability to work independently without team involvement
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52. Which of the following best describes the servant leader’s approach to decision-making?
A. The leader makes all decisions without consulting anyone
B. The leader values input from all team members and encourages collaboration
C. The leader follows a strict, authoritative approach
D. The leader’s decisions are based solely on external factors
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53. Which quality is most important for a servant leader to develop in themselves?
A. Authority and control
B. Humility and empathy
C. Strict decision-making power
D. A focus on individual success
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54. What is one of the challenges of servant leadership?
A. Maintaining strict control over employees
B. Balancing the needs of others with organizational goals
C. Ignoring employee feedback
D. Fostering a hierarchical leadership structure
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55. How do servant leaders handle failure?
A. By blaming others and distancing themselves
B. By accepting responsibility and focusing on learning from the experience
C. By ignoring the failure and moving on quickly
D. By punishing those responsible for the failure
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56. Which of the following is a key component of servant leadership?
A. Promoting competition over collaboration
B. Making decisions without involving the team
C. Fostering growth, trust, and interdependence within the team
D. Encouraging a top-down approach to leadership
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57. What is a servant leader’s approach to personal development?
A. It focuses solely on personal gain
B. It focuses on the development of others as a priority
C. It disregards the development of team members
D. It avoids engaging with team members’ growth
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58. In servant leadership, the leader’s role is to:
A. Enforce strict compliance with rules
B. Serve others by helping them develop and grow
C. Maintain complete control over all team activities
D. Focus primarily on achieving financial goals
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59. How does a servant leader measure success?
A. By personal achievements and recognition
B. By the success and growth of their team members
C. By achieving financial success only
D. By ensuring compliance with rules and regulations
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60. What is the primary objective of servant leadership in the workplace?
A. To increase organizational hierarchy
B. To focus on team members’ growth and well-being
C. To create a strict top-down leadership model
D. To prioritize profitability over employee well-being
61. Which of the following is a key behavior of a servant leader?
A. Leading with authority and power
B. Prioritizing the needs of others over their own
C. Avoiding communication with team members
D. Focusing only on results and profitability
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62. A servant leader’s primary responsibility is to:
A. Maintain control over the team’s daily activities
B. Serve and support their team members’ growth
C. Focus only on the financial goals of the organization
D. Direct every aspect of the organization independently
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63. How does servant leadership differ from traditional leadership models?
A. Servant leadership focuses on control and authority
B. Servant leadership prioritizes the well-being and development of others
C. Servant leadership discourages collaboration
D. Servant leadership is focused solely on profits and outcomes
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64. In servant leadership, power is viewed as:
A. A tool for gaining personal success
B. A means to manipulate others
C. A resource to empower and serve others
D. Something to be hoarded and protected
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65. A servant leader promotes collaboration by:
A. Giving orders without consulting team members
B. Encouraging team members to work together and share ideas
C. Avoiding any involvement in team discussions
D. Focusing only on individual performance
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66. How does servant leadership address employee motivation?
A. By offering financial rewards as the primary motivator
B. By fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and growth
C. By using fear and consequences to drive results
D. By focusing solely on individual achievements
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67. What is the primary goal of a servant leader when making decisions?
A. To enhance their own reputation
B. To involve the team and consider their needs and input
C. To make decisions based solely on profits
D. To avoid taking risks and changes
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68. In a servant leadership environment, employees are expected to:
A. Comply without question
B. Lead independently without feedback
C. Collaborate and grow while being supported by the leader
D. Focus only on their personal goals
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69. Servant leadership encourages leaders to:
A. Dictate every decision without team input
B. Focus on their own career advancement
C. Invest in the development and well-being of their followers
D. Maintain a strict, authoritative approach
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70. Servant leaders view their relationship with team members as:
A. A power struggle
B. A collaborative and supportive partnership
C. A distant, top-down interaction
D. A one-way flow of commands and obedience
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71. A servant leader’s leadership style can best be described as:
A. Authoritarian
B. Transformational and supportive
C. Laissez-faire with no involvement
D. Focused only on the bottom line
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72. Which of the following actions demonstrates a servant leader’s commitment to growth and development?
A. Ignoring employees’ personal development needs
B. Focusing on personal achievements and recognition
C. Actively providing opportunities for learning and growth
D. Enforcing strict rules without flexibility
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73. How do servant leaders build trust within their teams?
A. By micromanaging and making all decisions
B. By demonstrating honesty, integrity, and consistency
C. By avoiding communication and feedback from team members
D. By focusing only on results and ignoring the team’s needs
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74. Servant leadership promotes the creation of:
A. Strict hierarchies and power structures
B. Dependency among team members
C. Interdependence and collaboration within the team
D. A competitive environment with little collaboration
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75. What is the impact of servant leadership on organizational culture?
A. It promotes a competitive, divisive culture
B. It fosters a culture of collaboration, empathy, and service
C. It creates a top-down, authoritarian atmosphere
D. It focuses exclusively on financial performance
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76. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of servant leadership?
A. Empathy and active listening
B. Focusing on the well-being of others
C. Empowering team members to grow
D. Prioritizing personal achievement above all else
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77. How do servant leaders typically respond to failure within their teams?
A. By blaming team members
B. By acknowledging the failure, learning from it, and supporting the team
C. By ignoring the failure and moving on quickly
D. By punishing those responsible for the failure
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78. In servant leadership, leaders achieve success by:
A. Being the strongest decision-makers in the organization
B. Supporting and empowering their followers to succeed
C. Maintaining strict control over their team’s performance
D. Leading by force and authority
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79. Which of the following behaviors is common in servant leadership?
A. Avoiding feedback from team members
B. Prioritizing the leader’s needs over those of the team
C. Encouraging open dialogue and collaboration among team members
D. Relying solely on authority to achieve goals
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80. Servant leadership encourages leaders to view their position as:
A. A right to control and dominate others
B. A responsibility to serve and support others
C. A way to achieve personal goals and recognition
D. A tool for enforcing compliance at all costs
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81. How do servant leaders view the role of authority?
A. As a tool for maintaining control over others
B. As a resource to guide and serve the team’s development
C. As irrelevant in leadership decisions
D. As something to be used for personal gain
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82. Servant leadership can help to create:
A. A rigid, hierarchical environment
B. A toxic work culture focused on competition
C. A supportive, empathetic, and collaborative culture
D. A focus solely on meeting external demands
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83. What is the servant leader’s approach to decision-making?
A. Making decisions independently without input from others
B. Collaborating with the team and considering their input in decision-making
C. Relying on authority and control to make decisions
D. Ignoring the needs of the team to meet organizational goals
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84. Servant leaders are most likely to empower their team members by:
A. Giving orders and controlling every action
B. Allowing team members to contribute to decisions and lead initiatives
C. Limiting communication to top-down directives
D. Using fear and intimidation to motivate employees
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85. Which of the following is a key principle of servant leadership?
A. Strong hierarchical control
B. Self-centered decision-making
C. Serving others and focusing on their needs
D. Prioritizing profits above all else
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86. Servant leaders prioritize the development of their followers by:
A. Making all decisions independently
B. Giving up control and ignoring feedback
C. Offering mentorship and opportunities for growth
D. Focused only on achieving external goals
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87. What is the role of empathy in servant leadership?
A. It is a sign of weakness in leadership
B. It helps leaders understand and respond to the needs of others
C. It creates unnecessary distractions from the mission
D. It makes leaders less effective in achieving goals
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88. Servant leadership can lead to increased employee engagement by:
A. Limiting the input of employees in decision-making
B. Encouraging team members to take ownership of their work and development
C. Ignoring feedback from employees
D. Prioritizing profit over employee well-being
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89. In a servant leadership model, the leader’s focus is on:
A. Maximizing their own success
B. Protecting their power and control
C. Supporting the growth and well-being of others
D. Maintaining strict control over the team
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90. What is a major benefit of servant leadership for organizations?
A. Reduced collaboration and communication
B. A toxic work environment dominated by authority
C. Higher employee satisfaction and improved teamwork
D. A strictly hierarchical structure with no feedback from employees
91. What is a key characteristic of servant leadership in relation to team members?
A. Viewing team members as subordinates who need constant direction
B. Treating team members as partners and collaborators in achieving goals
C. Limiting communication with team members to maintain authority
D. Focusing on results while ignoring the well-being of team members
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92. Servant leaders prioritize the development of which of the following?
A. Their own career advancement
B. The well-being and growth of their team members
C. Building a hierarchical structure within the organization
D. Strict control over decision-making processes
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93. Which of the following is a common outcome of servant leadership?
A. Increased turnover and dissatisfaction among employees
B. Stronger relationships and trust within the organization
C. A focus solely on individual performance and competition
D. A rigid, authoritarian management style
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94. A servant leader seeks to inspire followers by:
A. Forcing them to work harder for personal gain
B. Focusing on their personal achievements and status
C. Encouraging growth, collaboration, and empowerment
D. Avoiding any form of feedback or collaboration with team members
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95. Servant leaders are known for:
A. Focusing on maximizing profits regardless of employee well-being
B. Maintaining a rigid and impersonal approach to leadership
C. Demonstrating empathy and understanding toward their team members
D. Delegating all leadership tasks to others without involvement
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96. How does a servant leader create a sense of interdependency among team members?
A. By making all decisions independently of the team
B. By encouraging teamwork and mutual support among members
C. By avoiding feedback and open communication
D. By creating a competitive environment focused on individual success
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97. Which of the following is an example of a servant leader empowering their team?
A. Making all decisions without consulting team members
B. Listening to team members’ ideas and giving them the autonomy to act on them
C. Focusing only on the leader’s personal success
D. Enforcing strict rules with no flexibility
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98. Servant leadership emphasizes the importance of:
A. Leadership as a tool for personal success and status
B. Focusing on outcomes at the expense of team well-being
C. Helping others achieve their full potential
D. Maintaining an authoritarian, top-down structure
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99. How do servant leaders address conflict within their teams?
A. By avoiding difficult conversations and letting issues go unresolved
B. By encouraging open dialogue and helping team members resolve issues collaboratively
C. By enforcing strict disciplinary actions immediately
D. By leaving team members to resolve conflicts on their own
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100. Servant leaders promote inclusivity by:
A. Favoring only certain team members based on their performance
B. Ensuring all voices are heard and valued in decision-making processes
C. Focusing on the leader’s personal values and decisions
D. Avoiding diverse perspectives and ideas in decision-making
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101. The concept of stewardship in servant leadership refers to:
A. Maintaining control over all resources and decisions
B. Using resources to benefit the team and organization as a whole
C. Using resources for personal gain and status
D. Restricting access to resources in order to maintain power
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102. A servant leader is most likely to view success as:
A. A measure of their own personal achievement and status
B. The growth and success of their team and organization
C. The ability to control and direct every aspect of the team’s performance
D. A focus solely on profits and external rewards
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103. Which of the following behaviors would be considered inconsistent with servant leadership?
A. Listening to others and valuing their opinions
B. Making decisions based on the needs and input of the team
C. Focusing on self-interest and neglecting the needs of others
D. Providing opportunities for team members to grow and develop
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104. Servant leaders are likely to encourage:
A. Individual competition and rivalry within the team
B. Collaboration and shared goals among team members
C. A strict hierarchy with no flexibility
D. Focusing only on short-term results
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105. The role of a servant leader is to:
A. Use authority to control and dominate the team
B. Serve others by meeting their needs and empowering them to succeed
C. Focus on their own career advancement at the expense of others
D. Avoid involvement in team development and growth
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106. Which of the following is an important principle of servant leadership?
A. Power and control are the key to effective leadership
B. The leader’s personal goals should always come first
C. Leaders should focus on serving others and helping them grow
D. Team members should be treated as subordinates who follow orders without question
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107. Servant leaders are most effective when they:
A. Avoid any form of collaboration with team members
B. Focus exclusively on achieving organizational goals
C. Actively support the development and well-being of their team members
D. Seek recognition and status for their personal achievements
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108. In a servant leadership approach, the leader’s actions should primarily reflect:
A. A desire for power and control over others
B. A focus on serving the needs of others
C. A drive for personal success and achievement
D. A strict, top-down approach to leadership
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109. What is a key challenge for a servant leader?
A. Maintaining strict control over their team’s activities
B. Balancing the needs of the team with organizational goals and resources
C. Focusing solely on their own career advancement
D. Ignoring feedback and input from team members
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110. The concept of ‘servant leadership’ implies that the leader’s focus is on:
A. Maximizing their personal power and control
B. Serving others and helping them to grow and succeed
C. Maintaining a top-down, hierarchical structure
D. Prioritizing the financial success of the organization
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111. Which of the following best describes how a servant leader uses power?
A. To control and dominate their team
B. To manipulate others for personal gain
C. To empower and uplift others
D. To assert authority and avoid collaboration
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112. Servant leadership promotes organizational success by:
A. Fostering a culture of fear and compliance
B. Encouraging collaboration, growth, and the well-being of team members
C. Prioritizing top-down control and decision-making
D. Focusing on short-term outcomes and individual performance
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113. What is one of the key traits that servant leaders demonstrate?
A. Arrogance and pride
B. Humility and a willingness to learn from others
C. A desire to control and manipulate others
D. A focus solely on profits and outcomes
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114. Servant leadership creates a work environment where:
A. Employees are constantly controlled and monitored by leaders
B. Team members are encouraged to take initiative and grow
C. Team members are ignored in decision-making processes
D. There is little to no communication or collaboration
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115. How does a servant leader respond to challenges within the team?
A. By blaming others and asserting control
B. By listening, supporting the team, and finding solutions collaboratively
C. By avoiding conflict and making unilateral decisions
D. By maintaining distance from the team to avoid involvement
116. In servant leadership, a leader’s success is measured by:
A. The leader’s personal achievements and career growth
B. The success and growth of the team and the individuals within it
C. The ability to maintain control over all decisions
D. The leader’s ability to maintain a strict hierarchy
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117. What does a servant leader prioritize when making decisions?
A. Maximizing profit for the organization
B. The well-being and development of their team members
C. Maintaining personal power and influence
D. Making decisions without consulting others
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118. Which of the following behaviors is common for a servant leader?
A. Making decisions without considering the needs of others
B. Encouraging team collaboration and input in decision-making
C. Focusing solely on individual achievements
D. Avoiding responsibility for team issues
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119. What is the role of empathy in servant leadership?
A. It helps the leader maintain strict control over the team
B. It allows the leader to understand and address the needs of others
C. It leads the leader to avoid any emotional connection with the team
D. It makes the leader distant from the team to maintain authority
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120. How does a servant leader build trust within the team?
A. By being authoritarian and demanding loyalty
B. By demonstrating vulnerability and honesty
C. By focusing solely on personal accomplishments
D. By avoiding transparency and open communication
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121. Which of the following is a hallmark of servant leadership?
A. Prioritizing profits over people
B. Encouraging autonomy and development of team members
C. Maintaining a rigid chain of command with limited flexibility
D. Keeping a distance from the team to appear authoritative
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122. A servant leader helps to create a culture of:
A. Fear and compliance
B. Collaboration, support, and mutual respect
C. Competition and rivalry
D. Strict adherence to rules and procedures
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123. Servant leaders focus on the development of:
A. Their own personal career goals and status
B. The organization’s financial gains only
C. Their team members and their potential
D. The authority and power they have over others
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124. How do servant leaders typically view power?
A. As a tool for personal success and control
B. As a means to elevate the needs of others and empower them
C. As something to be guarded and protected
D. As a way to isolate themselves from their team
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125. What is a servant leader’s approach to conflict resolution?
A. Ignoring the issue and hoping it resolves itself
B. Encouraging open dialogue and seeking mutually beneficial solutions
C. Enforcing punishment without considering the underlying causes
D. Making unilateral decisions without consulting the team
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126. What does a servant leader believe about the needs of others?
A. They should be met only when convenient for the leader
B. They should be secondary to the leader’s goals
C. They are critical to building strong and effective relationships
D. They should be ignored in favor of organizational success
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127. How do servant leaders inspire their followers?
A. By using fear and intimidation
B. By focusing on their own success and achievements
C. By serving as role models and showing humility
D. By maintaining a strong, top-down leadership approach
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128. Which of the following best describes servant leadership in relation to authority?
A. Servant leaders use authority to impose their will on others
B. Servant leaders downplay the importance of authority in favor of service
C. Servant leaders avoid making decisions and leave everything to others
D. Servant leaders use authority solely to achieve personal goals
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129. How does a servant leader foster innovation in the workplace?
A. By discouraging new ideas to maintain control
B. By listening to new ideas, encouraging creativity, and supporting experimentation
C. By focusing on maintaining traditional processes only
D. By giving all decision-making power to external consultants
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130. Which of the following is an example of servant leadership in action?
A. A leader making decisions without seeking input from team members
B. A leader taking credit for the work of others to enhance their own image
C. A leader providing mentorship and resources to help team members grow
D. A leader making all decisions unilaterally without consultation
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131. What is the relationship between servant leadership and employee engagement?
A. Servant leadership decreases employee engagement due to its focus on service
B. Servant leadership increases employee engagement by fostering trust and support
C. Servant leadership discourages employee involvement in decision-making
D. Servant leadership leads to disengagement by prioritizing the leader’s needs
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132. Servant leaders build a sense of community by:
A. Fostering competition and rivalry between employees
B. Encouraging open communication and mutual respect
C. Ignoring team needs to focus on individual performance
D. Avoiding group activities to maintain a professional distance
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133. Servant leadership is most effective in organizations that value:
A. Hierarchical structures and rigid power dynamics
B. Employee development, collaboration, and well-being
C. Strict rules and command-and-control management
D. Short-term results over long-term growth and relationships
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134. A servant leader’s main focus is on:
A. Maintaining control over all organizational activities
B. Building strong, supportive relationships with team members
C. Achieving personal success at the expense of the team
D. Focusing on the competition and outperforming other organizations
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135. Which of the following statements best describes the ethical stance of servant leadership?
A. Servant leadership often compromises ethics to achieve organizational goals
B. Servant leadership seeks to balance ethics with organizational success
C. Servant leadership ignores ethical concerns in favor of quick results
D. Servant leadership prioritizes personal gain over ethical decisions
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136. Servant leadership is different from traditional leadership because:
A. It focuses on serving others rather than asserting power and control
B. It encourages leaders to prioritize their own personal success
C. It relies on strict enforcement of rules and procedures
D. It discourages collaboration and team involvement
137. A servant leader’s role in decision-making is best described as:
A. Solely making all the decisions without consulting others
B. Involving team members and considering their perspectives
C. Ensuring that all decisions reflect the leader’s personal interests
D. Making decisions without considering the impact on others
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138. What is the primary focus of servant leadership?
A. Maximizing profits regardless of employee needs
B. Building a team-centered culture that empowers and develops others
C. Maintaining an authoritarian leadership style for efficiency
D. Ensuring that leaders hold power and control at all times
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139. How does a servant leader foster interdependence rather than dependency in an organization?
A. By focusing on individual achievement and competition
B. By promoting self-reliance, collaboration, and shared responsibility
C. By keeping all decision-making at the leadership level
D. By minimizing interaction with team members to maintain authority
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140. In servant leadership, the leader’s relationship with their followers is:
A. One of command and control, where the leader makes all decisions
B. Based on service, empathy, and a shared commitment to success
C. Primarily transactional, focused on rewards for performance
D. A hierarchical relationship where leaders remain distant and authoritative
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141. Servant leadership emphasizes the development of which quality in its followers?
A. Compliance with authority and rules
B. Independence and self-sufficiency without collaboration
C. Personal growth, emotional intelligence, and mutual respect
D. Competitive drive to outperform others in the organization
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142. A servant leader’s approach to power can be best described as:
A. Power is used solely to control and direct others
B. Power is shared to empower others and foster mutual growth
C. Power is hoarded to maintain authority over all decisions
D. Power is disregarded in favor of a non-hierarchical structure
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143. How does a servant leader handle mistakes made by their team members?
A. By reprimanding the team harshly to assert control
B. By encouraging learning from mistakes and supporting growth
C. By ignoring mistakes to avoid confrontation
D. By assigning blame to individual team members to maintain authority
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144. What is the role of listening in servant leadership?
A. To avoid distractions and focus only on the leader’s vision
B. To understand and address the needs and concerns of others
C. To control conversations and assert authority
D. To enable the leader to maintain a dominant position in discussions
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145. Servant leadership is most effective in organizations that:
A. Value hierarchical structures and top-down management
B. Encourage empowerment, collaboration, and mutual respect
C. Focus solely on achieving short-term goals
D. Require strict control over team members at all times
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146. Which of the following is a core element of servant leadership?
A. Focusing on the leader’s personal needs and goals
B. Creating a culture of fear and compliance
C. Fostering empathy, humility, and a desire to serve others
D. Avoiding communication and feedback with team members
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147. In a servant leadership model, the leader’s success is:
A. Measured by their personal achievements and career progression
B. Based on the success and well-being of their team members
C. Determined by their ability to control and direct the team
D. Driven by the leader’s ability to maintain authority over others
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148. What is a key difference between servant leadership and traditional leadership?
A. Servant leadership involves making decisions without any team input
B. Servant leadership emphasizes service to others, while traditional leadership focuses on power and control
C. Servant leadership avoids any emotional connection with followers
D. Servant leadership disregards the development of team members
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149. How does a servant leader approach goal-setting within the organization?
A. By imposing personal goals on team members without their input
B. By setting collective goals that align with team members’ growth and values
C. By focusing solely on the organization’s financial objectives
D. By keeping all goal-setting processes within the leader’s control
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150. How does servant leadership influence organizational culture?
A. It encourages a culture of competition and individualism
B. It promotes a culture of trust, collaboration, and mutual support
C. It creates a rigid culture focused only on compliance and efficiency
D. It fosters a culture where leadership is disconnected from team members
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151. What role does stewardship play in servant leadership?
A. It encourages leaders to focus on short-term gains over long-term sustainability
B. It emphasizes leaders taking responsibility for the well-being of the team and the community
C. It promotes leaders ignoring the needs of others to focus on organizational growth
D. It leads leaders to delegate all responsibilities to lower-level managers
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152. A servant leader’s approach to feedback is:
A. Dismissing feedback from team members to maintain control
B. Encouraging open, constructive feedback to support continuous improvement
C. Focusing only on positive feedback to boost morale
D. Using feedback as a tool for punishment and control
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153. Which of the following behaviors best reflects a servant leader’s commitment to growth and development?
A. Focusing exclusively on maintaining their position of power
B. Offering mentorship and opportunities for team members to grow professionally
C. Avoiding challenges and opportunities for personal growth
D. Prioritizing organizational growth over individual development
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154. A servant leader’s main focus when it comes to accountability is:
A. Holding individuals accountable through punishment and fear
B. Encouraging mutual accountability and support among team members
C. Avoiding accountability to maintain personal control
D. Keeping all accountability measures in the hands of upper management
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155. How does a servant leader typically handle conflict among team members?
A. By letting the team members resolve the issue on their own without guidance
B. By using their authority to dictate a resolution
C. By facilitating open discussion and helping team members find common ground
D. By avoiding conflict to prevent disruption within the team
156. In servant leadership, the leader’s role in providing direction is best described as:
A. Telling the team exactly what to do and when to do it
B. Encouraging team members to take ownership and contribute ideas
C. Directing all actions without input from team members
D. Ensuring that all decisions are made by top leadership only
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157. Which of the following is NOT a common trait of a servant leader?
A. Empathy
B. Humility
C. Self-centeredness
D. Active listening
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158. A servant leader’s attitude toward power is most likely to be:
A. Power is used to dominate and control others
B. Power is shared and used to uplift others
C. Power is ignored to avoid conflict
D. Power is hoarded and kept within the leader’s circle
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159. What is the primary purpose of a servant leader’s focus on collaboration?
A. To ensure that decisions are made only by the leader
B. To create a sense of shared responsibility and success
C. To allow team members to compete against each other
D. To increase individual performance while ignoring teamwork
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160. Which of the following best describes the servant leadership model’s approach to organizational hierarchy?
A. A rigid, top-down hierarchy with little interaction between levels
B. A fluid hierarchy where leaders serve and support the team
C. A completely flat structure where leaders have no authority
D. A competitive structure with leaders at the top and no collaboration
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161. A servant leader’s approach to mentoring focuses primarily on:
A. Providing personal gain for the leader
B. Developing followers’ skills, knowledge, and personal growth
C. Keeping a strict eye on performance metrics without considering individual growth
D. Using mentorship as a way to control and manipulate team members
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162. Servant leadership encourages a culture of:
A. Dependency on the leader for all decisions
B. Interdependency, where everyone supports each other’s growth
C. Competition, where individuals work solely for their own success
D. Obedience to authority without question
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163. A servant leader’s primary method of resolving issues is:
A. Dictating the solution and enforcing compliance
B. Listening to concerns, encouraging feedback, and collaborating on solutions
C. Ignoring the issue until it resolves itself
D. Delegating the issue to lower-level managers without input
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164. How does a servant leader view the success of the organization?
A. Success is solely measured by profits and financial outcomes
B. Success is defined by the well-being and growth of all members of the team
C. Success is determined by the leader’s personal recognition and advancement
D. Success is irrelevant as long as the organization maintains its current status
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165. How does servant leadership encourage ethical behavior in an organization?
A. By using authority to enforce ethical rules without input from team members
B. By fostering a culture of openness, trust, and shared responsibility for ethical decisions
C. By disregarding ethical standards to achieve personal or organizational gain
D. By focusing only on following legal regulations without considering ethical concerns
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166. A servant leader’s approach to communication is:
A. One-way, with the leader giving orders and no feedback expected
B. Focused on listening, openness, and fostering two-way dialogue
C. Limited to formal communication channels only
D. Based on controlling the narrative and avoiding any disagreement
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167. A servant leader’s behavior toward others can be best described as:
A. Condescending and authoritative
B. Compassionate, empathetic, and supportive
C. Indifferent and detached from team concerns
D. Overly competitive and focused on individual accomplishments
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168. What is the relationship between servant leadership and servant leadership theory?
A. Servant leadership is a practical application of servant leadership theory in organizational settings
B. Servant leadership is a theory that dismisses practical implementation
C. Servant leadership theory is focused on leadership practices but does not include ethical considerations
D. There is no relationship between servant leadership and servant leadership theory
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169. How do servant leaders typically empower their team members?
A. By limiting decision-making and controlling every aspect of the work
B. By encouraging autonomy, providing resources, and promoting professional growth
C. By allowing team members to work without any guidance or support
D. By enforcing strict rules and focusing only on individual achievements
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170. Which of the following is the best indicator of a servant leader’s success in an organization?
A. The leader’s ability to maintain strict control over all operations
B. The development of trust, growth, and collaboration among team members
C. The leader’s ability to make all decisions without consulting others
D. The leader’s focus on their own career progression and accomplishments
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171. What is a key benefit of servant leadership for employees?
A. Employees are expected to work independently without support
B. Employees are empowered to develop their skills and contribute meaningfully to the organization
C. Employees are only responsible for their tasks, with no input on decision-making
D. Employees work for the leader’s personal success and gain
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172. Servant leadership encourages leaders to focus on:
A. Creating a competitive environment to increase individual success
B. Supporting the growth and development of team members and the organization
C. Maintaining control over all organizational activities without input
D. Ignoring employee feedback to avoid conflict
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173. The concept of “serving others first” in servant leadership means:
A. Leaders should always focus on their own personal advancement
B. Leaders should prioritize the needs and growth of their followers
C. Leaders should focus solely on organizational objectives, regardless of the people
D. Leaders should keep their team members dependent on them for all decisions
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174. In servant leadership, the leader’s success is best measured by:
A. The ability to maintain authority and control
B. The well-being and success of their team members
C. The leader’s own career advancement
D. The organization’s profits without considering employee satisfaction
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175. How does a servant leader encourage innovation and creativity in the organization?
A. By restricting team members to strict guidelines and procedures
B. By fostering an open environment where team members feel supported and safe to share new ideas
C. By discouraging new ideas to maintain stability and control
D. By solely focusing on the leader’s vision and dismissing others’ input
176. Servant leadership is primarily focused on:
A. Achieving personal success and recognition for the leader
B. Serving the needs of others and focusing on their growth
C. Maintaining strict control over all organizational decisions
D. Reducing employee involvement in decision-making
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177. Which of the following is a key characteristic of servant leadership?
A. A focus on individual accomplishment over teamwork
B. A top-down, authoritarian leadership style
C. A commitment to listening, empathy, and understanding
D. A reliance on control and monitoring of team members
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178. In servant leadership, the leader’s primary role is to:
A. Dictate every decision to their team
B. Serve the needs of their team to enhance growth and development
C. Avoid interacting with employees
D. Focus only on achieving financial outcomes for the organization
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179. How does servant leadership affect organizational culture?
A. It creates a competitive, individualistic environment
B. It fosters an open, collaborative, and empowering environment
C. It leads to disengagement from employees
D. It discourages creativity and innovation
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180. In a servant leadership model, team members are expected to:
A. Follow orders without question
B. Be passive participants in decision-making
C. Take ownership of their work and contribute ideas
D. Rely on the leader for every decision
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181. How does a servant leader’s approach to conflict resolution differ from traditional leadership models?
A. The servant leader avoids conflict at all costs
B. The servant leader listens to all perspectives and fosters collaboration in resolving conflicts
C. The servant leader uses their authority to impose decisions without discussion
D. The servant leader ignores conflicts and lets them resolve naturally
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182. Which of the following best describes the servant leader’s approach to feedback?
A. They provide feedback only when a team member fails
B. They focus on positive reinforcement and personal growth
C. They give feedback only to high-performing employees
D. They avoid giving feedback to prevent hurting feelings
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183. The concept of “servant leadership” was first coined by:
A. John Maxwell
B. Peter Drucker
C. Robert Greenleaf
D. Warren Bennis
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184. A key goal of servant leadership is to:
A. Maintain strict control over the team’s actions
B. Ensure that team members become independent and self-sufficient
C. Focus only on the financial growth of the organization
D. Ensure the leader’s vision is always followed without question
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185. In servant leadership, a leader’s success is measured by:
A. The wealth and power they accumulate
B. The success and development of their team members
C. The number of followers they have
D. The level of authority and control they maintain over the team
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186. Which of the following is NOT a common trait of a servant leader?
A. Integrity
B. Accountability
C. Self-promotion
D. Empathy
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187. What is the role of trust in servant leadership?
A. Trust is not important as long as the leader’s decisions are followed
B. Trust is built through empowering employees and creating a supportive environment
C. Trust is irrelevant to servant leadership
D. Trust is used to manipulate and control team members
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188. Which of the following is a potential challenge faced by servant leaders?
A. A lack of interest in team members’ development
B. Difficulty in balancing empathy with accountability
C. A failure to empower team members
D. An inability to communicate effectively
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189. Which of the following leadership qualities is most important for a servant leader?
A. Charisma and charm
B. Control and authority
C. Listening and empathy
D. Independence from the team
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190. How does servant leadership contribute to employee engagement?
A. By focusing solely on metrics and performance outcomes
B. By fostering a work environment where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered
C. By creating a competitive atmosphere where employees are rewarded for individual success
D. By maintaining a top-down leadership style that leaves employees with little input
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191. In servant leadership, the leader’s relationship with followers is characterized by:
A. An authoritarian, distance-based relationship
B. A mutual respect and collaborative partnership
C. A hierarchical relationship where the leader is superior
D. A competitive relationship based on performance
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192. Servant leadership is primarily concerned with:
A. The leader’s personal success and advancement
B. Maximizing profits and minimizing costs
C. Serving others and focusing on the well-being and growth of team members
D. Maintaining strict authority and control over the organization
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193. In servant leadership, the leader’s role in decision-making is best described as:
A. Making all decisions without consulting the team
B. Encouraging collaboration and input from all team members
C. Imposing decisions on the team without discussion
D. Delegating all decisions to subordinates without involvement
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194. A servant leader’s influence is best achieved by:
A. Exercising power and control over others
B. Leading by example, empathy, and service
C. Maintaining a strict, authoritarian approach to leadership
D. Focusing solely on their own personal goals
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195. A servant leader’s approach to organizational growth is:
A. Focused on maximizing profits while ignoring employee well-being
B. Focused on the success and development of the team members, which in turn supports organizational success
C. Focused on individual success and recognition for the leader
D. Focused on controlling all aspects of the organization’s operations
196. Servant leadership promotes:
A. A competitive work environment where only top performers succeed
B. A work culture that prioritizes empathy, collaboration, and mutual respect
C. A strictly hierarchical structure that isolates the leader from the team
D. A focus on individual success and self-promotion
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197. How do servant leaders typically handle failures within their team?
A. By blaming individuals for mistakes
B. By fostering an environment of learning and growth from mistakes
C. By hiding failures to maintain a perfect image
D. By making all decisions without consulting the team
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198. What is the primary focus of a servant leader when making decisions?
A. To maximize profits and minimize costs at all costs
B. To serve the needs and well-being of the team members
C. To assert control and maintain authority over the team
D. To ensure the leader’s vision is implemented without deviation
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199. Which of the following is true about the leadership style of a servant leader?
A. Servant leaders prioritize the interests of the organization over the needs of employees
B. Servant leaders believe in controlling employees and limiting their autonomy
C. Servant leaders focus on empowering their team and supporting their growth
D. Servant leaders rely on hierarchical systems to maintain authority and discipline
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200. Which of the following behaviors would a servant leader likely avoid?
A. Listening to the concerns and needs of team members
B. Prioritizing the development of their team members
C. Using their authority to control and manipulate decisions
D. Promoting collaboration and teamwork
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201. A servant leader’s approach to team development includes:
A. Discouraging input and ideas from team members
B. Focusing on team members’ professional and personal growth
C. Keeping all decisions within the leader’s control without collaboration
D. Promoting competition rather than collaboration among team members
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202. Servant leadership requires the leader to have a high level of:
A. Confidence in maintaining strict authority
B. Empathy and concern for the well-being of others
C. A focus on personal achievement and recognition
D. A desire to control the actions of others
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203. The concept of “servant leadership” can lead to:
A. An oppressive work environment with little employee engagement
B. A culture of mutual trust, respect, and shared responsibility
C. A focus on only the leader’s vision and goals
D. A disengaged workforce that lacks motivation
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204. Servant leadership is most effective when:
A. Leaders focus solely on organizational goals and profits
B. Leaders act as authoritarian figures who dictate all actions
C. Leaders serve the needs of others, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment
D. Leaders remain disengaged and allow employees to figure things out on their own
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205. A servant leader’s decision-making process is most likely characterized by:
A. Relying on intuition without feedback from others
B. Taking a top-down, authoritative approach
C. Considering the needs of others and seeking input from team members
D. Prioritizing their personal interests and career goals
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206. How does servant leadership affect employee retention?
A. It has no impact on employee retention
B. It reduces retention by creating a work environment that lacks control
C. It increases retention by fostering a supportive and empowering environment
D. It decreases retention by focusing too much on collaboration rather than performance
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207. Which of the following is a sign that a leader is practicing servant leadership?
A. They make decisions without consulting anyone
B. They seek feedback and empower others to take on leadership roles
C. They isolate themselves from the team to maintain authority
D. They discourage team members from providing input
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208. Servant leadership encourages a focus on:
A. Maximizing the leader’s authority and control over the team
B. The personal success of the leader at the expense of others
C. The growth and development of all team members
D. Discouraging open communication among team members
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209. What is the most important factor in servant leadership?
A. Commanding respect from others through authority
B. Building relationships based on empathy, trust, and service
C. Focusing on individual accomplishments and success
D. Making decisions that benefit only the organization’s leadership
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210. Servant leadership focuses on creating:
A. A culture of dependence on the leader for every decision
B. An environment where employees are empowered and can grow personally and professionally
C. A competitive environment where employees must constantly outshine one another
D. A top-down hierarchy where leaders make all decisions without input
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211. In servant leadership, the leader’s primary concern is to:
A. Ensure their personal interests come first
B. Provide services that prioritize the growth and well-being of others
C. Make all organizational decisions without input from others
D. Focus only on achieving organizational goals regardless of employee needs
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212. The effectiveness of a servant leader is often measured by:
A. The level of power and control they have over their team
B. The personal success and recognition they achieve
C. The growth, development, and engagement of their team members
D. The number of followers they have in the organization
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213. How does servant leadership impact organizational loyalty?
A. It creates an environment where employees are more likely to feel valued and committed
B. It leads to lower employee loyalty due to lack of clear authority
C. It encourages employees to follow orders without engaging with the organization
D. It results in employees feeling disconnected from the organization
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214. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of servant leadership?
A. Empathy
B. Humility
C. Control and manipulation
D. Active listening
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215. What distinguishes servant leadership from traditional leadership models?
A. Servant leaders focus on maximizing control and authority, while traditional leaders empower their team
B. Servant leaders serve their team’s needs, whereas traditional leaders prioritize their own success
C. Servant leaders avoid all forms of feedback, while traditional leaders actively seek it
D. Servant leaders make decisions alone, whereas traditional leaders encourage collaboration
216. Servant leadership helps to develop:
A. A competitive atmosphere where individuals seek to outperform each other
B. A supportive and collaborative environment where individuals help one another
C. A rigid structure where the leader maintains strict control
D. A work environment where only leaders are empowered
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217. A servant leader’s approach to organizational change includes:
A. Implementing changes quickly without consulting others
B. Ignoring team feedback and focusing on top-down directives
C. Encouraging participation and feedback from all members to ensure buy-in
D. Making all decisions without concern for team well-being
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218. Which of the following is a critical skill for a servant leader?
A. The ability to control every aspect of team operations
B. The ability to listen actively and understand team members’ needs
C. The ability to micromanage and give specific instructions
D. The ability to delegate all decision-making responsibilities
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219. In a servant leadership model, team members are most likely to:
A. Rely on the leader for all decisions and solutions
B. Feel disengaged and disconnected from the organization
C. Develop trust and confidence to make their own decisions
D. Be intimidated by the leader’s authority and avoid making suggestions
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220. What role does a servant leader play within the organization?
A. The servant leader is an authoritarian figure who dictates all actions
B. The servant leader is primarily concerned with their own success
C. The servant leader focuses on empowering others and serving their needs
D. The servant leader maintains distance from the team to preserve authority
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221. How does servant leadership impact employee morale?
A. It increases morale by creating a culture of support and mutual respect
B. It decreases morale by fostering a strict hierarchical system
C. It has no effect on morale, as it focuses only on business goals
D. It lowers morale by promoting competition over collaboration
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222. The concept of servant leadership emphasizes:
A. Serving the needs of the leader over the team
B. A focus on achieving personal goals rather than organizational success
C. Creating an environment where team members feel valued and supported
D. Relying on a top-down, authoritarian style of leadership
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223. Which of the following statements best reflects a servant leader’s attitude toward power?
A. Power is used to control and dominate others
B. Power is shared with others and used to empower the team
C. Power is retained exclusively by the leader to make all decisions
D. Power is not important in the leadership process
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224. A key outcome of servant leadership is:
A. Increased dependency of employees on the leader for every decision
B. A high level of trust and commitment between the leader and team members
C. A competitive and individualistic work culture
D. The leader making decisions without considering team input
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225. Which of the following leadership behaviors is LEAST associated with servant leadership?
A. Listening actively to team members’ needs
B. Providing individual support and development opportunities
C. Making decisions unilaterally without considering team input
D. Encouraging a sense of community and collaboration
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226. Servant leadership is most beneficial when leaders:
A. Focus only on achieving short-term organizational goals
B. Empower and motivate their team to work toward long-term goals
C. Rely heavily on top-down control to enforce decisions
D. Avoid feedback and collaboration to maintain their position
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227. What is the primary focus of servant leadership in terms of team dynamics?
A. Fostering a culture of competition and rivalry
B. Prioritizing the well-being, growth, and development of team members
C. Ensuring that the leader’s needs come first
D. Encouraging employees to work independently without support
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228. Which of the following behaviors reflects the concept of servant leadership in practice?
A. The leader makes decisions based only on their own interests
B. The leader encourages employees to take ownership of their work and growth
C. The leader focuses on personal success rather than team success
D. The leader isolates themselves from team discussions and decisions
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229. In the context of servant leadership, what is the leader’s primary responsibility?
A. To control the actions of others
B. To serve and support the development of their team members
C. To compete for personal advancement
D. To avoid taking responsibility for team failures
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230. Servant leadership encourages a culture of:
A. High-level competition and self-interest
B. Mutual respect, collaboration, and shared responsibility
C. Top-down control and authority
D. Isolation of the leader from the team
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231. Which of the following behaviors is typical of a servant leader?
A. Overlooking the personal development of employees in favor of organizational goals
B. Giving priority to their personal career over the needs of the team
C. Listening to employees, understanding their needs, and helping them grow
D. Maintaining a rigid, authoritarian stance in all decision-making
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232. How does a servant leader contribute to a team’s effectiveness?
A. By focusing solely on their own performance and success
B. By fostering an environment where team members’ contributions are valued and supported
C. By making all decisions without considering the input of others
D. By discouraging feedback and promoting individual achievement
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233. Servant leadership in the workplace leads to:
A. Increased disengagement among team members
B. A work culture focused solely on meeting deadlines
C. Enhanced collaboration, trust, and commitment to organizational goals
D. A lack of accountability due to an overly lenient leadership approach
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234. Which of the following is an outcome of servant leadership?
A. Increased dependence on the leader for decision-making
B. A more hierarchical structure with clearly defined roles
C. A work environment characterized by shared responsibility and mutual support
D. The leader retaining authority without delegating responsibilities
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235. Which of the following strategies best represents a servant leader’s approach to resolving conflict?
A. Ignoring the issue to avoid confrontation
B. Focusing on collaboration and finding solutions that meet the needs of everyone involved
C. Dictating a solution to end the conflict quickly
D. Focusing on the leader’s own interests to resolve the situation
236. Servant leadership can lead to higher levels of employee engagement by:
A. Encouraging employees to compete against each other for rewards
B. Fostering a sense of purpose, mutual respect, and growth opportunities
C. Limiting communication between the leader and team members
D. Dictating all decisions without team input
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237. In a servant leadership model, leaders are most likely to:
A. Maintain an authoritarian style to ensure complete control
B. Focus on developing their own skills over team development
C. Serve the needs of their team and focus on their growth and development
D. Rely on top-down instructions without encouraging feedback
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238. Which of the following best describes a servant leader’s approach to team success?
A. Prioritize the leader’s success over the team’s well-being
B. Work to ensure the team’s success by addressing individual needs and strengths
C. Delegate all responsibility to the team without offering guidance
D. Focus on enforcing strict rules and maintaining order at all times
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239. Servant leadership can foster a culture of:
A. Competition and self-interest
B. Control and conformity
C. Collaboration, trust, and ethical behavior
D. Strict adherence to traditional leadership hierarchies
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240. Which of the following is NOT typically a behavior of a servant leader?
A. Empowering team members to make decisions
B. Listening actively to team members’ concerns
C. Using power to control and dominate the team
D. Providing support for the professional development of employees
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241. A servant leader shows empathy by:
A. Ignoring employees’ emotional needs in favor of productivity
B. Listening attentively to employees’ concerns and providing support
C. Encouraging competition among employees to boost performance
D. Maintaining a professional distance from team members
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242. The key difference between a servant leader and a traditional leader is that a servant leader:
A. Focuses on their own advancement rather than the team’s success
B. Prioritizes serving the needs of their team over personal or organizational goals
C. Expects team members to follow orders without question
D. Relies on rigid structures and hierarchies to maintain control
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243. How does a servant leader approach decision-making?
A. Makes all decisions unilaterally without consulting the team
B. Focuses solely on short-term results without considering team input
C. Encourages collaboration and seeks input from team members to make informed decisions
D. Relies on strict rules and policies to guide all decisions
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244. A servant leader’s commitment to personal growth is demonstrated by:
A. Delegating all tasks to subordinates without offering feedback
B. Continuing to develop their own skills while also supporting the growth of their team
C. Focusing on short-term results without regard for long-term development
D. Limiting opportunities for team members to develop their own skills
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245. Which of the following is a characteristic of a servant leader’s communication style?
A. Monologue-driven, with little to no input from others
B. Open, transparent, and focused on listening to the team
C. Authoritative and directive, with little regard for team feedback
D. Closed, secretive, and limited to formal channels
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246. Servant leadership emphasizes the development of:
A. The leader’s personal power and influence
B. A competitive and individualistic mindset among team members
C. A shared sense of responsibility and growth among team members
D. A hierarchical, top-down management style
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247. What is one of the core goals of a servant leader when working with their team?
A. To control and manipulate team members for personal gain
B. To prioritize the team’s needs, development, and success over personal ambitions
C. To assert authority and dominate team members in all decision-making
D. To encourage individual achievement at the expense of team collaboration
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248. In servant leadership, feedback is:
A. Given only in annual reviews to evaluate performance
B. Not important as the leader is always right
C. An ongoing, constructive process used to help team members grow
D. Reserved for correcting mistakes rather than supporting development
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249. Servant leadership helps to build trust by:
A. Encouraging secrecy and withholding information from the team
B. Being transparent, honest, and consistently showing care for team members
C. Focusing only on the leader’s interests and goals
D. Relying on strict policies to maintain control over the team
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250. Servant leadership involves creating a culture of:
A. Rigid rules and obedience to authority
B. Dependence on the leader for all decisions
C. Interdependence, where team members rely on each other for support and growth
D. Isolation of leaders from the team to maintain a power structure
251. Servant leadership is most effective when leaders:
A. Focus primarily on their own professional growth
B. Use their position to maintain control and power over others
C. Focus on the well-being, development, and empowerment of their team members
D. Give orders and expect them to be followed without question
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252. Which of the following behaviors is consistent with the servant leadership model?
A. Prioritizing personal achievements over team success
B. Providing resources and opportunities for others to succeed
C. Keeping all decision-making processes secret from the team
D. Maintaining a strict and distant relationship with team members
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253. In the servant leadership model, a leader’s success is determined by:
A. Their ability to control every aspect of the team’s performance
B. The success and growth of the team members they serve
C. The individual accomplishments of the leader alone
D. The number of rules and policies they enforce
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254. What distinguishes a servant leader from other types of leaders?
A. Servant leaders prioritize power and control
B. Servant leaders focus on the personal success of the leader over team success
C. Servant leaders focus on empowering and serving the needs of their team
D. Servant leaders maintain a rigid, hierarchical leadership style
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255. Which of the following is an example of a servant leader in action?
A. Telling team members exactly what to do without seeking their input
B. Listening to employees’ concerns and addressing their needs for personal development
C. Focusing only on achieving short-term results without considering the team’s well-being
D. Creating competition between team members to drive performance
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256. How does a servant leader handle criticism?
A. Ignores it and continues with their approach without reflection
B. Accepts it openly, views it as an opportunity for growth, and works to improve
C. Resists it and defends their decisions without considering others’ perspectives
D. Blames others and shifts responsibility to avoid accountability
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257. Servant leaders cultivate a culture of:
A. Personal achievement and individualism
B. Cooperation, mutual respect, and shared responsibility
C. Top-down authority and strict hierarchies
D. Competition and rivalry among team members
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258. Servant leadership is primarily focused on:
A. Serving the needs of the leader above all else
B. Prioritizing organizational goals over employee well-being
C. Ensuring that the leader’s vision is carried out without deviation
D. Developing and empowering team members to reach their full potential
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259. In servant leadership, accountability is:
A. Solely the responsibility of the leader
B. A shared responsibility among all team members
C. Avoided in favor of a relaxed management style
D. A top-down directive enforced by the leader
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260. How does a servant leader view leadership power?
A. Power should be used to control and dominate others
B. Power should be shared with others to empower and uplift them
C. Power should be retained and concentrated in the leader’s hands
D. Power should be used to punish and discipline employees
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261. A servant leader’s role in a team is to:
A. Dictate every decision and control the actions of others
B. Serve as a role model and provide the resources needed for team members to thrive
C. Focus only on achieving organizational goals without concern for individuals
D. Work independently without involving the team in decision-making
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262. Which of the following actions would be least characteristic of a servant leader?
A. Promoting open communication and active listening
B. Encouraging team members to take ownership of their work and decisions
C. Seeking constant feedback from the team to improve leadership practices
D. Enforcing strict rules and micromanaging team members
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263. A servant leader builds trust by:
A. Making unilateral decisions without consulting the team
B. Being open, honest, and transparent in communication
C. Keeping all plans and decisions secret to maintain power
D. Focusing solely on their own goals and ignoring team needs
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264. Servant leaders empower their teams by:
A. Giving clear, rigid instructions and expecting them to be followed without question
B. Encouraging independent thinking and providing opportunities for professional growth
C. Controlling every aspect of the team’s work to ensure efficiency
D. Limiting autonomy to maintain tight control over performance
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265. The servant leader’s view of leadership can best be described as:
A. A competitive process to be the most successful
B. A service-oriented process where the leader’s primary goal is to meet the needs of others
C. A top-down, directive process where the leader makes all decisions
D. A neutral process that requires minimal interaction with team members
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266. Which of the following is a key outcome of servant leadership?
A. Greater competition and isolation between team members
B. Increased interdependence and collaboration among team members
C. Reduced focus on ethical behavior and decision-making
D. Heightened focus on personal success over team success
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267. A servant leader’s approach to problem-solving involves:
A. Relying on their own intuition without involving others
B. Seeking feedback from team members to find collaborative solutions
C. Imposing solutions without considering team input
D. Ignoring the perspectives of team members to maintain control
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268. In servant leadership, the leader’s relationship with the team is characterized by:
A. Distance and authority
B. Collaboration, mutual respect, and trust
C. Strict control and oversight
D. Indifference to the team’s concerns
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269. Servant leadership seeks to create an environment where:
A. Employees are only concerned with completing tasks and meeting deadlines
B. Leaders maintain power and authority without question
C. Team members feel empowered, valued, and capable of achieving shared goals
D. Team members work independently without relying on one another
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270. How do servant leaders demonstrate humility?
A. By taking all the credit for the team’s success
B. By focusing on their own personal growth and achievements
C. By putting the needs of others before their own and giving credit to the team
D. By staying aloof and maintaining a sense of superiority over others
271. Servant leaders view their role primarily as:
A. To control every aspect of the team’s work
B. To provide guidance, support, and resources to help team members grow
C. To maintain strict rules and enforce compliance at all times
D. To dictate decisions without considering team feedback
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272. Which of the following best describes the relationship between servant leadership and employee empowerment?
A. Servant leadership undermines employee autonomy and decision-making
B. Servant leadership encourages employees to be passive and dependent on the leader
C. Servant leadership actively fosters employee empowerment through trust and development
D. Servant leadership focuses solely on achieving organizational goals, not employee empowerment
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273. A servant leader’s decision-making process is typically:
A. Top-down and authoritarian, with little room for input from team members
B. Collaborative, involving input from team members to arrive at the best solutions
C. Reactive, based on immediate outcomes without considering long-term impacts
D. Focused on personal interests and leadership goals rather than team goals
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274. The primary goal of servant leadership is to:
A. Make all decisions for the team without their input
B. Serve the needs of others and help them grow and succeed
C. Ensure that the leader always remains in control
D. Achieve organizational success without regard for employee well-being
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275. Which of the following behaviors is inconsistent with servant leadership?
A. Focusing on developing others’ strengths and skills
B. Encouraging independence and collaboration among team members
C. Ignoring the needs of team members and focusing on top-down control
D. Providing resources and opportunities for team members’ growth
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276. Servant leaders build a culture of:
A. Individualism and competition
B. Mutual respect, trust, and shared responsibility
C. Strict hierarchy and authority
D. Dependence on the leader for decision-making
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277. A servant leader’s attitude towards mistakes is:
A. To punish team members harshly for any mistakes
B. To view mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth
C. To ignore mistakes and avoid addressing them
D. To shift blame onto team members and avoid personal accountability
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278. Servant leadership places a strong emphasis on:
A. Maintaining the leader’s power and authority
B. The development and growth of team members as individuals
C. Enforcing strict rules without exception
D. Achieving results through control and manipulation
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279. Servant leaders are most likely to:
A. Ignore team feedback and focus only on their own ideas
B. Listen to their team members, valuing their input and ideas
C. Make all decisions in isolation without consulting the team
D. Encourage competition rather than collaboration
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280. Which of the following best describes how servant leaders view their team members?
A. As tools for achieving the leader’s personal goals
B. As individuals with potential that should be nurtured and developed
C. As subordinates to be controlled and dominated
D. As passive followers with little contribution to decision-making
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281. Which of the following is an example of a servant leader demonstrating stewardship?
A. Taking credit for the team’s success while ignoring their contributions
B. Encouraging team members to take responsibility for their actions and results
C. Focusing only on individual success and disregarding the team’s needs
D. Using team resources for personal gain without consideration for others
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282. Servant leadership helps to reduce:
A. Team collaboration and interdependence
B. Employee turnover and dissatisfaction
C. The importance of feedback in decision-making
D. Opportunities for employee development and growth
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283. In a servant leadership environment, feedback is:
A. Only given when there is a problem or failure
B. Given continuously, as part of a growth-oriented dialogue
C. Ignored, as the leader is always right
D. Focused solely on maintaining authority and control
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284. How does a servant leader view leadership power?
A. As a tool for enforcing strict rules and hierarchies
B. As something to be shared with others to empower them
C. As something to be hoarded and controlled for personal gain
D. As a way to dominate and control team members
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285. In servant leadership, leaders prioritize the development of:
A. Organizational policies and procedures
B. Their own personal career advancement
C. Team members’ skills, well-being, and growth
D. Strict control over every aspect of the organization
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286. Servant leaders encourage their team to:
A. Follow orders without question and maintain silence
B. Think critically, share ideas, and take ownership of their work
C. Focus solely on achieving the leader’s goals
D. Compete against one another for the leader’s favor
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287. A servant leader’s relationship with their team is characterized by:
A. Authority and dominance
B. Mutual respect and collaboration
C. Strict control and micromanagement
D. Emotional distance and detachment
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288. Which of the following is a key aspect of servant leadership’s focus on empathy?
A. Ignoring team members’ concerns in favor of achieving results
B. Listening attentively to team members’ needs and providing support
C. Enforcing rigid rules and ignoring personal relationships
D. Prioritizing the leader’s goals over the needs of the team
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289. Servant leaders encourage interdependence in teams by:
A. Focusing solely on individual accomplishments
B. Encouraging team members to support each other and share knowledge
C. Ensuring that one team member is responsible for all tasks
D. Creating an environment of competition rather than cooperation
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290. How do servant leaders typically respond to challenges or adversity?
A. They avoid addressing the issue to maintain control
B. They work with their team to find solutions and support one another
C. They blame team members and ignore their contributions
D. They maintain a strictly authoritarian approach without consulting others
291. Servant leaders view leadership primarily as:
A. A way to assert control and power
B. A responsibility to serve the team and foster growth
C. A tool for personal recognition and advancement
D. A competitive pursuit to outperform other leaders
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292. Servant leaders demonstrate the principle of humility by:
A. Focusing on their own achievements and success
B. Placing their needs and interests above those of the team
C. Leading by example and admitting their mistakes
D. Refusing to listen to feedback from others
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293. Servant leaders promote a sense of community by:
A. Encouraging division and individual competition
B. Isolating themselves from the team to maintain authority
C. Fostering collaboration and shared responsibility among team members
D. Delegating all leadership decisions without team involvement
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294. A servant leader’s approach to conflict resolution is typically:
A. Aggressive and confrontational
B. Indifferent and dismissive
C. Collaborative and focused on finding win-win solutions
D. Avoidant, hoping the issue will resolve on its own
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295. Servant leaders encourage the development of which of the following qualities in their team members?
A. Dependency on the leader for all decisions
B. Independence, accountability, and self-motivation
C. Blind obedience to authority
D. A competitive mindset to outshine colleagues
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296. Which of the following is an example of a servant leader practicing active listening?
A. Ignoring team members’ concerns and focusing on their own agenda
B. Interrupting team members to express personal opinions
C. Giving full attention to team members, asking clarifying questions, and reflecting on what is said
D. Only listening to ideas that align with their own beliefs and values
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297. Servant leaders emphasize the importance of:
A. Leaders making decisions without considering the team’s input
B. Constantly asserting authority to maintain control
C. Building strong relationships and trust with team members
D. Limiting communication and feedback to maintain power
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298. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of a servant leader?
A. Focus on self-promotion and personal success
B. A desire to serve and meet the needs of others
C. A rigid, authoritarian approach to leadership
D. A reluctance to involve others in decision-making
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299. Servant leaders are most likely to:
A. Discourage team members from taking initiative
B. Focus solely on achieving the organization’s goals without regard for the team’s well-being
C. Support and empower team members by providing resources and guidance
D. Maintain an emotionally distant relationship with team members
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300. The key difference between servant leadership and traditional leadership is:
A. Servant leadership emphasizes control, while traditional leadership emphasizes empowerment
B. Traditional leadership focuses on the leader’s needs, while servant leadership focuses on the needs of others
C. Servant leadership promotes competition, while traditional leadership emphasizes collaboration
D. Traditional leadership encourages independence, while servant leadership fosters dependency
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301. In a servant leadership environment, the leader’s role in decision-making is:
A. To make all decisions independently without input from others
B. To delegate decisions completely to team members without any guidance
C. To guide and facilitate decision-making processes by involving the team and valuing their input
D. To assert authority and control every aspect of the team’s operations
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302. Servant leadership can be especially effective in organizations because it:
A. Focuses on maintaining strict top-down authority
B. Encourages team members to work independently without collaboration
C. Builds strong relationships, trust, and a sense of community among team members
D. Encourages employees to avoid taking responsibility for their actions
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303. Which of the following best describes a servant leader’s approach to power and authority?
A. Power is used to dominate and control others
B. Power is shared and used to support and empower others
C. Power is kept private and not shared with team members
D. Power is used to enforce rules without exceptions
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304. A servant leader’s main responsibility is to:
A. Focus on personal success and recognition
B. Control team members and maintain strict order
C. Serve the needs of others, enabling them to grow and perform to their highest potential
D. Delegate all responsibilities to subordinates
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305. How does a servant leader view success?
A. As a personal achievement to be celebrated alone
B. As a team accomplishment that involves the growth and well-being of others
C. As the ability to maintain control and enforce rules
D. As the result of individual accomplishments over group efforts
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306. Servant leadership encourages leaders to:
A. Be emotionally distant and focus only on results
B. Ignore feedback from others and rely on their own judgment
C. Be compassionate, humble, and focused on the needs of the team
D. Compete with team members for recognition and rewards
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307. A servant leader’s approach to employee development is:
A. To focus on correcting weaknesses and shortcomings
B. To foster growth by identifying strengths and providing opportunities for improvement
C. To ignore employee growth and focus solely on organizational goals
D. To discourage training and development to maintain control
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308. Servant leaders believe that:
A. Leadership is about gaining power and control over others
B. Leadership is about empowering others and building them up
C. Leaders should avoid developing their team members’ skills
D. Leaders should remain distant from team members to maintain authority
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309. In a servant leadership model, decision-making power is:
A. Concentrated in the hands of a single leader, without involving the team
B. Shared among team members, who are empowered to contribute ideas and solutions
C. Exclusively the responsibility of a top-down authority
D. Given to external consultants rather than internal team members
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310. Which of the following behaviors would be considered inconsistent with servant leadership?
A. Building trust and fostering a culture of empathy and respect
B. Prioritizing team members’ growth and well-being
C. Ignoring the input of others and making decisions without consultation
D. Encouraging collaboration and shared responsibility