READING 1 / QUICK QUIZ

The Tone of Leadership

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

1What makes the director's approach autocratic?A. He changes the schedule only after reaching a shared agreement.B. He delegates all decisions and retains no authority.C. He exercises authority alone without allowing meaningful participation.D. He asks every volunteer to vote before each decision.

2Complete the sentence: His _____ attitude toward commitments suggested that he did not take their consequences seriously.A. cavalierB. solicitousC. meticulousD. conscientious

3Which reply is most clearly dismissive of a concern?A. I understand the conflict; let us review the schedule.B. I cannot change the date yet, but I can investigate the alternatives.C. That is not worth discussing; stop making a fuss.D. Please explain which part creates a difficulty for you.

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