Question 1

The power component of the Rocket Model most likely relates to a team's:

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership style. 
B)  commitment. 
C)  accountability. 
D)  resources. 
A)  leadership style. 
B)  commitment. 
C)  accountability. 
D)  resources.

Question 2

Making the assignment clear and specific is among the principles of effective delegation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Forging a partnership is the first step in informal coaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the five steps of coaching.

Accepted Answer

The first step in informal coaching invo

Question 5

It is most likely important to have specific goals for the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating competition. 
B)  encouraging teamwork. 
C)  measuring progress. 
D)  delegating tasks. 
A)  eliminating competition. 
B)  encouraging teamwork. 
C)  measuring progress. 
D)  delegating tasks.

Question 6

Which statement about delegation is most likely FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegation is a simple way for leaders to free themselves of time-consuming chores. 
B)  Delegation is an overused management option that frustrates most followers. 
C)  Delegation increases the number of tasks accomplished by work groups. 
D)  Delegation gives followers developmental opportunities. 
A)  Delegation is a simple way for leaders to free themselves of time-consuming chores. 
B)  Delegation is an overused management option that frustrates most followers. 
C)  Delegation increases the number of tasks accomplished by work groups. 
D)  Delegation gives followers developmental opportunities.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about feedback is most likely FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sometimes supervisors hesitate to use positive feedback because they believe subordinates will view it as insincere. 
B)  Leaders may give positive feedback infrequently if they believe good performance is expected. 
C)  Research shows that subordinates believe their leaders give more feedback than their leaders think they do. 
D)  Followers will most likely perform at a higher level if they are given accurate,frequent feedback. 
A)  Sometimes supervisors hesitate to use positive feedback because they believe subordinates will view it as insincere. 
B)  Leaders may give positive feedback infrequently if they believe good performance is expected. 
C)  Research shows that subordinates believe their leaders give more feedback than their leaders think they do. 
D)  Followers will most likely perform at a higher level if they are given accurate,frequent feedback.

Question 8

Effective coaches regularly assess their relationships with followers and review their followers' development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feedback should focus on facts rather than inferences. 
B)  Overly descriptive feedback is too complex to be useful. 
C)  Feedback is ineffective if given too soon after the behavior occurs. 
D)  Providing both positive and negative feedback during one session is contradictory. 
A)  Feedback should focus on facts rather than inferences. 
B)  Overly descriptive feedback is too complex to be useful. 
C)  Feedback is ineffective if given too soon after the behavior occurs. 
D)  Providing both positive and negative feedback during one session is contradictory.

Question 10

The context component of the Rocket Model is concerned with setting a common direction for the team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To maximize the impact of feedback,people should provide feedback to groups instead of specific individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The first requirement for a team intervention to be successful is:

Accepted Answer

A)  brainstorming a range of positive feedback techniques. 
B)  raising awareness about how teams really work. 
C)  providing instrument-based team feedback. 
D)  practicing behaviors with team role play. 
A)  brainstorming a range of positive feedback techniques. 
B)  raising awareness about how teams really work. 
C)  providing instrument-based team feedback. 
D)  practicing behaviors with team role play.

Question 13

Teams with high levels of morale most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  accomplish goals with limited resources. 
B)  handle interpersonal conflict effectively. 
C)  require few one-one-one meetings. 
D)  delegate responsibilities frequently. 
A)  accomplish goals with limited resources. 
B)  handle interpersonal conflict effectively. 
C)  require few one-one-one meetings. 
D)  delegate responsibilities frequently.

Question 14

Leaders often avoid delegation because the task is a desirable one that could generate power or prestige.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the first step in the coaching model developed by Peterson and Hicks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determining what task to assign 
B)  Creating a long-term development plan 
C)  Conducting a gaps-of-the GAPS analysis 
D)  Establishing a relationship based on trust 
A)  Determining what task to assign 
B)  Creating a long-term development plan 
C)  Conducting a gaps-of-the GAPS analysis 
D)  Establishing a relationship based on trust

Question 16

What is involved with providing constructive feedback? Why is constructive feedback important for subordinates?

Accepted Answer

Giving constructive feedback involves sh

Question 17

Discuss the steps and principles of effective delegation.

Accepted Answer

The first step leaders should take when

Question 18

Specific goals are less effective than general goals because they lack flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the Rocket Model,after the team norms and buy-in issues have been addressed,leaders should work with team members to sort out mission and talent issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Subordinates can usually tell whether or not they are doing a good job even without feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The power component of the Rocket Model most likely relates to a team's:

Making the assignment clear and specific is among the principles of effective delegation.

Forging a partnership is the first step in informal coaching.

Describe the five steps of coaching.

It is most likely important to have specific goals for the purpose of:

Which statement about delegation is most likely FALSE?

Which of the following statements about feedback is most likely FALSE?

Effective coaches regularly assess their relationships with followers and review their followers' development.

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about feedback?

The context component of the Rocket Model is concerned with setting a common direction for the team.

To maximize the impact of feedback,people should provide feedback to groups instead of specific individuals.

The first requirement for a team intervention to be successful is:

Teams with high levels of morale most likely:

Leaders often avoid delegation because the task is a desirable one that could generate power or prestige.

What is the first step in the coaching model developed by Peterson and Hicks?

What is involved with providing constructive feedback? Why is constructive feedback important for subordinates?

Discuss the steps and principles of effective delegation.

Specific goals are less effective than general goals because they lack flexibility.

According to the Rocket Model,after the team norms and buy-in issues have been addressed,leaders should work with team members to sort out mission and talent issues.

Subordinates can usually tell whether or not they are doing a good job even without feedback.

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

The power component of the Rocket Model most likely relates to a team's:

Making the assignment clear and specific is among the principles of effective delegation.

Forging a partnership is the first step in informal coaching.

Describe the five steps of coaching.

It is most likely important to have specific goals for the purpose of:

Which statement about delegation is most likely FALSE?

Which of the following statements about feedback is most likely FALSE?

Effective coaches regularly assess their relationships with followers and review their followers' development.

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about feedback?

The context component of the Rocket Model is concerned with setting a common direction for the team.

To maximize the impact of feedback,people should provide feedback to groups instead of specific individuals.

The first requirement for a team intervention to be successful is:

Teams with high levels of morale most likely:

Leaders often avoid delegation because the task is a desirable one that could generate power or prestige.

What is the first step in the coaching model developed by Peterson and Hicks?

What is involved with providing constructive feedback? Why is constructive feedback important for subordinates?

Discuss the steps and principles of effective delegation.

Specific goals are less effective than general goals because they lack flexibility.

According to the Rocket Model,after the team norms and buy-in issues have been addressed,leaders should work with team members to sort out mission and talent issues.

Subordinates can usually tell whether or not they are doing a good job even without feedback.

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