Which leadership style is characterized by goal orientation, setting standards, organizing work, and focusing on goals?

• A. Task leadership
• B. Theory X
• C. Theory Y
• D. Type A

Answer: (A)

Task leadership centers on directing a group toward its goals by focusing on tasks, setting standards, and organizing work to achieve objectives. The description—goal orientation, establishing standards, arranging tasks, and keeping attention on achieving goals—fits this leadership style best because it prioritizes the completion and performance of work.

Theory X and Theory Y describe beliefs about workers’ motivations rather than how a leader organizes work and drives toward goals. Theory X assumes people need direction and coercion, while Theory Y assumes people are self-motivated and capable of directing themselves. Type A refers to a personality pattern marked by competitiveness and urgency, not a leadership approach that structures tasks and standards.