LEADERSHIP STYLE
MOTIVATION THEORIES
FAMOUS LEADERS
MOTIVATION IN ACTION
WORKPLACE LEADERSHIP
100

This leadership style focuses on giving team members freedom to make decisions.

What is laissez-faire leadership?

100

Abraham Maslow is best known for this theory.

What is the Hierarchy of Needs?

100

He led India’s nonviolent independence movement.

Who is Mahatma Gandhi?

100

Recognition, praise, and awards are examples of this type of motivation.

What is extrinsic motivation?

100

The process of giving someone authority and responsibility to complete a task is called what?

What is delegation?

200

This style involves leaders making decisions with little input from others.

What is autocratic leadership?

200

This theory divides factors into ‘hygiene’ and ‘motivators.’

What is Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory?

200

This South African leader spent 27 years in prison before becoming president.

Who is Nelson Mandela?

200

Setting your own challenging goals for personal satisfaction is this type of motivation.

What is intrinsic motivation?

200

This is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others.

What is emotional intelligence?

300

A leader who inspires and motivates followers toward a shared vision is practicing this style.

What is transformational leadership?

300

This theory states people are motivated when they believe effort will lead to performance, and performance will lead to rewards.

What is Expectancy Theory?

300

She was the first woman Prime Minister of the UK.

Who is Margaret Thatcher?

300

This motivational acronym stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

What is SMART?

300

A short, inspiring statement about where an organization is headed is called what?

What is a vision statement?

400

This style focuses on setting clear goals and rewarding or disciplining based on performance.

What is transactional leadership?

400

In Maslow’s hierarchy, self-esteem falls in this level.

What is the fourth level?

400

Known for his “I Have a Dream” speech, he inspired the US civil rights movement.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

400

When leaders align tasks with employees’ personal values, they tap into this motivation driver.

What is purpose?

400

Leaders who actively listen, empathize, and focus on serving their team practice this leadership philosophy.

What is servant leadership?

500

This psychologist developed the Theory X and Theory Y approach to management.

Who is Douglas McGregor?

500

This psychologist developed the Theory X and Theory Y approach to management.

Who is Douglas McGregor?

500

This ancient military strategist wrote The Art of War.

Who is Sun Tzu?

500

This term describes the maximum performance someone can reach when their skill level matches the challenge.

What is flow?

500

The practice of reviewing progress, providing feedback, and setting new goals with staff is called what?

What is performance management?

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