Question 1

According to the Rocket Model,which of the following would LEAST likely build buy-in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing a compelling vision or purpose for the team 
B)  Involving team members in the rule-setting process 
C)  Exhibiting a high level of personal consideration 
D)  Establishing the credibility of the team leader 
A)  Developing a compelling vision or purpose for the team 
B)  Involving team members in the rule-setting process 
C)  Exhibiting a high level of personal consideration 
D)  Establishing the credibility of the team leader C

Question 2

Why do leaders use the Rocket Model? What information can the model provide?

Accepted Answer

The Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness is both a prescriptive and a diagnostic model of team building.The model is prescriptive in that it tells leaders what steps to take and when to take them when building new teams.The model can also be used as a diagnostic tool for understanding where existing teams are falling short and what leaders need to do to get them back on track.

Question 3

Some supervisors hesitate to use positive feedback because they believe subordinates may see it as politically manipulative,ingratiating,or insincere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

When delegating an assignment,which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to address?

Accepted Answer

A)  How has the task been accomplished in the past? 
B)  What are the limits of the subordinate's authority? 
C)  How does the task relate to industry standards? 
D)  What sources of help are available? 
A)  How has the task been accomplished in the past? 
B)  What are the limits of the subordinate's authority? 
C)  How does the task relate to industry standards? 
D)  What sources of help are available?

Question 5

Goals are most effective when they are:

Accepted Answer

A)  vaguely worded. 
B)  challenging. 
C)  general. 
D)  easy. 
A)  vaguely worded. 
B)  challenging. 
C)  general. 
D)  easy.

Question 6

Research shows that followers are significantly happier when their leaders frequently delegate tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Easy goals rarely lead to high levels of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Based on the norms component of the Rocket Model,which statement is most likely FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the team or team leader is not explicit about setting the rules that govern team behavior,norms will simply evolve over time. 
B)  Norms about how often and how long the team meets should be driven by the team's purpose and goals. 
C)  The most important team norms relate to decision making,communication,and accountability. 
D)  Leaders should address norms before discussing the context or mission components. 
A)  If the team or team leader is not explicit about setting the rules that govern team behavior,norms will simply evolve over time. 
B)  Norms about how often and how long the team meets should be driven by the team's purpose and goals. 
C)  The most important team norms relate to decision making,communication,and accountability. 
D)  Leaders should address norms before discussing the context or mission components.

Question 9

What is the first step of effective delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing a specific timeframe 
B)  Deciding what activity to hand over 
C)  Determining the objectives of the task 
D)  Choosing an individual for the assignment 
A)  Establishing a specific timeframe 
B)  Deciding what activity to hand over 
C)  Determining the objectives of the task 
D)  Choosing an individual for the assignment

Question 10

According to the Rocket Model,the first step to building high-performing teams is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify the constituencies affecting the team. 
B)  evaluate team and individual goals. 
C)  build buy-in for the program. 
D)  establish expected norms. 
A)  identify the constituencies affecting the team. 
B)  evaluate team and individual goals. 
C)  build buy-in for the program. 
D)  establish expected norms.

Question 11

When giving performance feedback privately to a subordinate,what should a leader most likely emphasize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive behaviors and results 
B)  Developmental opportunities 
C)  Inadequacies and misbehaviors 
D)  Necessary changes for the future 
A)  Positive behaviors and results 
B)  Developmental opportunities 
C)  Inadequacies and misbehaviors 
D)  Necessary changes for the future

Question 12

Why is it important to provide timely feedback? Why should a leader give both positive and negative feedback?

Accepted Answer

Feedback usually is most effective when

Question 13

What are the characteristics of effective goals? How can leaders and organizations improve the chances that followers will accomplish their goals?

Accepted Answer

Goals should be specific and observable,

Question 14

How does delegation most likely strengthen the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  By developing valuable customers 
B)  By utilizing more virtual teams 
C)  By monitoring quality control 
D)  By stimulating innovation 
A)  By developing valuable customers 
B)  By utilizing more virtual teams 
C)  By monitoring quality control 
D)  By stimulating innovation

Question 15

Any type of team-building intervention will address and remove the underlying causes of team problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Giving constructive feedback involves sharing information with another about the nature,quality,and impact of that person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Briefly describe the components of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The mission component of the Rocket Mode

Question 18

Which of the following is a common reason that leaders avoid delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subordinates are too busy. 
B)  The task is too insignificant. 
C)  The costs are too extensive. 
D)  Subordinates are too unskilled. 
A)  Subordinates are too busy. 
B)  The task is too insignificant. 
C)  The costs are too extensive. 
D)  Subordinates are too unskilled.

Question 19

What are three reasons that delegation is important?

Accepted Answer

Delegation frees time for other activiti

Question 20

Providing both positive and negative feedback is more useful than providing only positive or negative feedback alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the Rocket Model,which of the following would LEAST likely build buy-in?

Why do leaders use the Rocket Model? What information can the model provide?

Some supervisors hesitate to use positive feedback because they believe subordinates may see it as politically manipulative,ingratiating,or insincere.

When delegating an assignment,which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to address?

Goals are most effective when they are:

Research shows that followers are significantly happier when their leaders frequently delegate tasks.

Easy goals rarely lead to high levels of performance.

Based on the norms component of the Rocket Model,which statement is most likely FALSE?

What is the first step of effective delegation?

According to the Rocket Model,the first step to building high-performing teams is to:

When giving performance feedback privately to a subordinate,what should a leader most likely emphasize?

Why is it important to provide timely feedback? Why should a leader give both positive and negative feedback?

What are the characteristics of effective goals? How can leaders and organizations improve the chances that followers will accomplish their goals?

How does delegation most likely strengthen the organization?

Any type of team-building intervention will address and remove the underlying causes of team problems.

Giving constructive feedback involves sharing information with another about the nature,quality,and impact of that person's behavior.

Briefly describe the components of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness.

Which of the following is a common reason that leaders avoid delegation?

What are three reasons that delegation is important?

Providing both positive and negative feedback is more useful than providing only positive or negative feedback alone.

What Do We Mean by Leadership

Leader Development

Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader

Power and Influence

Values, Ethics, and Character

Leadership Attributes

Leadership Behavior

Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

Motivation, Satisfaction, and Performance

Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Skills for Optimizing Leadership As Situations Change

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Exam 11: Skills for Developing Others

According to the Rocket Model,which of the following would LEAST likely build buy-in?

Why do leaders use the Rocket Model? What information can the model provide?

Some supervisors hesitate to use positive feedback because they believe subordinates may see it as politically manipulative,ingratiating,or insincere.

When delegating an assignment,which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to address?

Goals are most effective when they are:

Research shows that followers are significantly happier when their leaders frequently delegate tasks.

Easy goals rarely lead to high levels of performance.

Based on the norms component of the Rocket Model,which statement is most likely FALSE?

What is the first step of effective delegation?

According to the Rocket Model,the first step to building high-performing teams is to:

When giving performance feedback privately to a subordinate,what should a leader most likely emphasize?

Why is it important to provide timely feedback? Why should a leader give both positive and negative feedback?

What are the characteristics of effective goals? How can leaders and organizations improve the chances that followers will accomplish their goals?

How does delegation most likely strengthen the organization?

Any type of team-building intervention will address and remove the underlying causes of team problems.

Giving constructive feedback involves sharing information with another about the nature,quality,and impact of that person's behavior.

Briefly describe the components of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness.

Which of the following is a common reason that leaders avoid delegation?

What are three reasons that delegation is important?

Providing both positive and negative feedback is more useful than providing only positive or negative feedback alone.

What Do We Mean by Leadership

Leader Development

Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader

Power and Influence

Values, Ethics, and Character

Leadership Attributes

Leadership Behavior

Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

Motivation, Satisfaction, and Performance

Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Skills for Optimizing Leadership As Situations Change

Filters