Question 1

Norms are not useful in figuring out what is appropriate or inappropriate in a group setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a way for a leader to provide structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying the unique ways each member can contribute
B)  going over rules and expectations
C)  providing a calendar of due dates
D)  treating followers with dignity and respect

Question 3

Which of the following is used to describe Meg Whitman in the Leadership Snapshot?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive
B)  decadent
C)  decisive
D)  abrasive

Question 4

Cohesiveness allows group members to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  express viewpoints
B)  give and receive feedback
C)  accept opinions different than their own
D)  all of these

Question 5

A challenge for leaders is to find how each individual group member can contribute to the group and encourage the group to recognize their contributions.How will you identify unique ways members of a group you are leading can do this and support each other?

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Question 6

Briefly discuss the steps in giving constructive feedback.Highlight key points with examples from your personal experiences.

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Question 7

It is not necessary for a leader to create a constructive climate for a group to perform at their highest level of excellence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In establishing a constructive climate,leaders can give structure to a group by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  communicating the group's goals to the group
B)  identifying the unique ways that each member can contribute to the group
C)  allowing group members to come up with work rules
D)  both communicating the group's goals to the group and identifying the unique ways that each member can contribute to the group

Question 9

Establishing ______ is a subtle yet essential aspect of effective leadership that contributes to effective group function.

Accepted Answer

A)  a constructive climate
B)  a strengths culture
C)  authoritarian leadership
D)  none of these

Question 10

What is synergy and how can you foster it in a group?

Accepted Answer

Effective groups use the talents of each...

Question 11

Cohesiveness is associated with all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased participation
B)  positive feelings towards group members
C)  strong influence over group members
D)  near perfect achievement of goals

Question 12

The atmosphere of a team or an organization is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  climate
B)  environment
C)  context
D)  workplace

Question 13

All of the following are related to climate except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  rituals
B)  unrealized strengths
C)  values
D)  underlying assumptions of the group

Question 14

Establishing a constructive climate is a(n) ______ process.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex
B)  simple
C)  strengths-based
D)  ambitious

Question 15

What is constructive feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  honest and direct communication about a group member's performance
B)  it is not mean-spirited or paternalistic
C)  it is overly nice and patronizing
D)  Both honest and direct communication about a group member's performance and it is not mean-spirited or paternalistic

Question 16

Norms develop early,but they are not difficult to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The rules of behavior that a group establishes and shares are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulations
B)  norms
C)  strengths
D)  relationship leadership

Question 18

Explain the ways in which a leader can provide structure to a group or team.Illustrate with examples from your experiences.

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A leader can provide structure to a grou...

Question 19

Which of the following leadership actions would not assist a group in building cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage passive or withdrawn members to leave the group
B)  help group members achieve their individual goals
C)  invite group members to become active participants
D)  allow group members to share leadership responsibilities

Question 20

A coach asking players to show up 15 minutes before practice every day is doing what?

Accepted Answer

A)  building cohesiveness
B)  promoting a vision
C)  providing feedback
D)  clarifying norms

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