Question 1

Which of the following methods was not mentioned as a way to build buy-in for the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop a compelling team vision or purpose. 
B) Involve team members in the goal, standard, and rule-setting process. 
C) Leaders exhibit a high level of consideration. 
D) The team leader has to have a high level of credibility. 
A) Develop a compelling team vision or purpose. 
B) Involve team members in the goal, standard, and rule-setting process. 
C) Leaders exhibit a high level of consideration. 
D) The team leader has to have a high level of credibility. C

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the components of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) Power 
B) Morale 
C) Vision 
D) Buy-in 
A) Power 
B) Morale 
C) Vision 
D) Buy-in C

Question 3

Easy goals do not result in high levels of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Specific goals do not work as well as general goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Having specific goals is closely related to having ___________ goals.

Accepted Answer

A) quality 
B) energizing 
C) observable 
D) specific 
A) quality 
B) energizing 
C) observable 
D) specific

Question 6

A person could potentially have good ___________ skills and still have poor feedback skills.

Accepted Answer

A) communication 
B) listening 
C) assertiveness 
D) all of the above 
A) communication 
B) listening 
C) assertiveness 
D) all of the above

Question 7

Morale is at the top of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a false statement concerning goals?

Accepted Answer

A) Setting goals guarantee success. 
B) Goals are most likely to be achieved if there is commitment to them. 
C) Goals should be challenging but attainable. 
D) Goals accompanied by feedback reflect higher performance. 
A) Setting goals guarantee success. 
B) Goals are most likely to be achieved if there is commitment to them. 
C) Goals should be challenging but attainable. 
D) Goals accompanied by feedback reflect higher performance.

Question 9

It is the follower's choice whether to hear and whether to act on feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly explain why getting helpful feedback is essential to a subordinate's performance and development.

Accepted Answer

Without feedback, a subordinate will not

Question 11

Describe the term delegation.

Accepted Answer

Delegation implies that someone has been

Question 12

According to Tuckerman, _______ is the first stage teams go through.

Accepted Answer

A) forming 
B) storming 
C) norming 
D) buy in 
A) forming 
B) storming 
C) norming 
D) buy in

Question 13

Name five of the common reasons for avoiding delegation that were named in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

Delegation Takes Too Much Time

Question 14

All of the following are principles of effective delegation except

Accepted Answer

A) deciding who to delegate to. 
B) assigning a procedure, not an objective. 
C) give credit for a job well done, but take the responsibility when things go wrong. 
D) All of the above. 
A) deciding who to delegate to. 
B) assigning a procedure, not an objective. 
C) give credit for a job well done, but take the responsibility when things go wrong. 
D) All of the above.

Question 15

Provide a brief description of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness i

Question 16

The Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness tells leaders what steps to take, and when to take them when building new teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following was not mentioned in the text as a way leaders can improve their feedback skills?

Accepted Answer

A) Make it helpful. 
B) Being critical. 
C) Being descriptive. 
D) Being specific. 
A) Make it helpful. 
B) Being critical. 
C) Being descriptive. 
D) Being specific.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a true statement about feedback?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a good idea to stick to the facts as much as possible. 
B) Try not to make feedback too descriptive. 
C) Feedback is usually not effective if given soon after the behavior occurs. 
D) All of the above statements are true. 
A) It is a good idea to stick to the facts as much as possible. 
B) Try not to make feedback too descriptive. 
C) Feedback is usually not effective if given soon after the behavior occurs. 
D) All of the above statements are true.

Which of the following methods was not mentioned as a way to build buy-in for the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness?

Which of the following is not one of the components of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness?

Easy goals do not result in high levels of performance.

Specific goals do not work as well as general goals.

Having specific goals is closely related to having ___________ goals.

A person could potentially have good ___________ skills and still have poor feedback skills.

Morale is at the top of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness.

Which of the following is a false statement concerning goals?

It is the follower's choice whether to hear and whether to act on feedback.

Briefly explain why getting helpful feedback is essential to a subordinate's performance and development.

Describe the term delegation.

According to Tuckerman, _______ is the first stage teams go through.

Name five of the common reasons for avoiding delegation that were named in the textbook.

All of the following are principles of effective delegation except

Provide a brief description of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness.

The Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness tells leaders what steps to take, and when to take them when building new teams.

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

Which of the following was not mentioned in the text as a way leaders can improve their feedback skills?

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

Which of the following is a true statement about 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, Performance, and Effectiveness

Satisfaction, Engagement, and Potential

Skills for Developing Others

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

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Exam 11: Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership

Which of the following methods was not mentioned as a way to build buy-in for the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness?

Which of the following is not one of the components of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness?

Easy goals do not result in high levels of performance.

Specific goals do not work as well as general goals.

Having specific goals is closely related to having ___________ goals.

A person could potentially have good ___________ skills and still have poor feedback skills.

Morale is at the top of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness.

Which of the following is a false statement concerning goals?

It is the follower's choice whether to hear and whether to act on feedback.

Briefly explain why getting helpful feedback is essential to a subordinate's performance and development.

Describe the term delegation.

According to Tuckerman, _______ is the first stage teams go through.

Name five of the common reasons for avoiding delegation that were named in the textbook.

All of the following are principles of effective delegation except

Provide a brief description of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness.

The Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness tells leaders what steps to take, and when to take them when building new teams.

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

Which of the following was not mentioned in the text as a way leaders can improve their feedback skills?

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

Which of the following is a true statement about 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, Performance, and Effectiveness

Satisfaction, Engagement, and Potential

Skills for Developing Others

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Filters