Strategic Leadership MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 29, 2025

1. : Which leadership approach aligns leadership with organizational strategy?
(A) Autocratic
(B) Democratic
(C) Transformational
(D) Strategic

2. : In strategic leadership, what is the emphasis on besides day-to-day operations?
(A) Micro-management
(B) Tactical decisions
(C) Visionary thinking
(D) Laissez-faire approach

3. : What is the role of a strategic leader in the planning process?
(A) Sole decision-maker
(B) Delegator
(C) Facilitator
(D) Implementer

4. : Which leadership style involves long-term planning and goal-setting?
(A) Autocratic
(B) Transactional
(C) Transformational
(D) Strategic

5. : In strategic leadership, what does a leader focus on in relation to the organization?
(A) Day-to-day tasks
(B) Short-term gains
(C) Long-term success
(D) Operational efficiency

6. : What is a key aspect of strategic leadership in a rapidly changing environment?
(A) Status quo
(B) Adaptability
(C) Routine tasks
(D) Hierarchical decision-making

7. : Which leadership style is essential for aligning the organization with a dynamic external environment?
(A) Autocratic
(B) Transactional
(C) Laissez-faire
(D) Strategic

8. : What does strategic leadership involve in terms of organizational goals?
(A) Setting short-term goals
(B) Aligning goals with vision
(C) Ignoring goals
(D) Avoiding goal-setting

9. : What role does strategic leadership play in times of organizational change?
(A) Resistance to change
(B) Adapting and guiding change
(C) Ignoring change
(D) Delegating change management

10. : In strategic leadership, what is the leader’s focus concerning the organization’s future?
(A) Replicating past successes
(B) Sustaining current practices
(C) Creating a vision for the future
(D) Avoiding future planning