Exam 11: Leadership

In the multidimensional model, a coach's speech to the players would be classified as _____ behavior.

If a player misunderstands the coach's message because he doesn't like the coach, a receiver error has occurred.

The benefit of coaching effectiveness training is primarily restricted to professional sports.

According to behavior theory, what are two key behaviors of leaders?

The interactional approach to leadership suggests that effective leadership is a product of the leader's leadership style and _____.

Examining the coaching style of John Wooden, about 50% of his communication with players was:

Research suggests that tennis players with more ability prefer a coach that gives more positive feedback, compared to players with less ability

Pick one of the "10 Commandments of Effective Sports Communication" and describe both why it is necessary, and why breaking this commandment could disrupt communication.

According to life-cycle approaches to leadership, coaches should adapt their leadership style to the characteristics of the team they are coaching.

Is it fair for coaches to change their interactions based on players' personalities?

A coach yells an insult at a player that makes a mistake on the field. This behavior should be classified as _____ and _____.

Which of the following behaviors is an initiating structure behavior?

Examining the coaching style of John Wooden, he spent roughly equal time (6%) praising and _____ players.

According to contingency models of leadership, the two basic leadership styles are:

According to the multidimensional model, the same behavior from a coach might be judged positively in one situation, but negatively in another situation.

Research suggesting that the effectiveness of a coach ebbs and flows over time is consistent with which interactional theory?

Experienced coaches rely more on specific and verbal instruction than inexperienced coaches.

Is the model of leadership behavior an interactional model? Give two examples to support your decision.

Players are likely to respond defensively when a coach expresses genuine concern about them on a personal level.

In the Coaching Behavior Assessment System, a coach's reactive behaviors may be positive or negative.