Exam 17: Leadership, Teamwork, and Conflict

Statement: Generally the most effective way to resolve conflict is to squarely confront it.

Which of the following are usually considered "group process issues" (circle all that apply):

In team building, the role of the consultant is to:

Team building is appropriate in which situations (circle all that apply):

Some of the things that a new team should do include (circle all that apply):

Statement: Working in projects is naturally stimulating and provides a sense of achievement, so there is seldom a need to motivate workers or tell them what to do.

When conflict does occur in projects, the major sources are (circle all that apply):

Among the useful ways for resolving conflict in projects are (circle all that apply):

Some conditions necessary for team building to succeed are (circle all that apply):

Statement: Intergroup problem solving is applicable as a means of confrontation between two or more groups that must work together.

Statement: Most project work is done by skilled people who work independently of everyone else.

Statement: Conflict in projects can originate in the project contract.

Statement: A relations-oriented leadership style is the most effective style for all situations.

In intergroup problem solving, teams (circle all that apply):

Statement: Conflict is detrimental and should be avoided or smoothed over whenever possible.

Statement: In team building, follow-up sessions are only held when there is not enough time to finish the action plan during the workshop.

Statement: It is important to address conflict because the consequences of it are always bad, though in most projects, instances of conflict are rare.

Likely sources of stress in projects are (circle all that apply):

Which of the following best describes "participative management" in project management?

When managing a virtual meeting, the meeting leader should (check all that apply)