Question 1

Groups always perform better than individuals working alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Situational Leadership Theory, there are ideal matches between leadership style and group situations. Describe the ideal match for a task-motivated leader and a relationship-motivated leader.

Accepted Answer

Situational Leadership Theory, developed

Question 3

Someone fulfilling the role of Energizer in a group might say, "These figures don't consider monthly operating costs."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sam's classmates have nicknamed him "The Encourager" because he always provides words of encouragement to his classmates before they make presentations in front of the class. What type of role is Sam performing in this class?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance 
B)  performing 
C)  task 
D)  opinion-giving 
E)  information 
A)  maintenance 
B)  performing 
C)  task 
D)  opinion-giving 
E)  information

Question 5

Compare and contrast the leadership practices of former President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. Using concepts from the textbook, describe the strengths and weaknesses of each leader. Be objective in your analysis.

Accepted Answer

Former President George W. Bush and Pres

Question 6

Alex tells Mary, "I don't care which set of procedures we use for determining days off. Just tell me what to do to put them into effect." Alex is fulfilling which of the group role?

Accepted Answer

A)  follower 
B)  tension releaser 
C)  dominator 
D)  recognition seeker 
E)  deserter 
A)  follower 
B)  tension releaser 
C)  dominator 
D)  recognition seeker 
E)  deserter

Question 7

In most groups, primary tension decreases as members feel more comfortable with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A Clarifier/Summarizer is a group task role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following behaviors is representative of primary tension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Several members may speak at the same time. 
B)  Members are noisy and dynamic. 
C)  Members sit up, lean forward, and squirm in their seats. 
D)  Members engage in irrelevant small talk. 
E)  Members express their opinions and openly disagree with one another. 
A)  Several members may speak at the same time. 
B)  Members are noisy and dynamic. 
C)  Members sit up, lean forward, and squirm in their seats. 
D)  Members engage in irrelevant small talk. 
E)  Members express their opinions and openly disagree with one another.

Question 10

The group member who speaks first and most often is more likely to emerge as the group's leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a hidden agenda? Explain why your textbook authors write: "Dealing with hidden agendas means knowing that some of them can and should be confronted, whereas others cannot or should not be shared with the group."

Accepted Answer

A hidden agenda refers to the private, u

Question 12

Which theory of leadership explains how leaders can become more effective once they have carefully analyzed themselves, their group, and the circumstances in which they must lead?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait Leadership Theory 
B)  Styles Leadership Theory 
C)  Situational Leadership Theory 
D)  Functional Leadership Theory 
E)  Emergence Leadership Theory 
A)  Trait Leadership Theory 
B)  Styles Leadership Theory 
C)  Situational Leadership Theory 
D)  Functional Leadership Theory 
E)  Emergence Leadership Theory

Question 13

Bruce Tuckman identified the following four stages in the life cycle of groups: forming, storming, norming, and performing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If "task-motivated" describes your leadership style, Situational Leadership Theory predicts that you will be least successful when

Accepted Answer

A)  the group's task is highly structured. 
B)  there are poor leader-member relationships. 
C)  you have a great deal of reward, coercive, and legitimate power. 
D)  you have no power. 
E)  you have a moderate degree of power and task structure. 
A)  the group's task is highly structured. 
B)  there are poor leader-member relationships. 
C)  you have a great deal of reward, coercive, and legitimate power. 
D)  you have no power. 
E)  you have a moderate degree of power and task structure.

Question 15

Your textbook authors note, "Developing a leadership style is a challenge for most young managers but particularly for young women." Discuss the challenges women face in developing a leadership style. Indicate whether you believe such difficulties are increasing, decreasing, or remaining the same, and explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

The challenges that women face in develo

Question 16

In terms of the 5-M Model of Leadership Effectiveness, what leadership function is best characterized by a leader who is well-organized and fully prepared for all meetings, helps solve task-related and procedural problems, and knows when to monitor and intervene to improve group performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  minimize conflict 
B)  model leadership behavior 
C)  motivate members 
D)  manage group process 
E)  make decisions 
A)  minimize conflict 
B)  model leadership behavior 
C)  motivate members 
D)  manage group process 
E)  make decisions

Question 17

Bruce Tuckman identifies four stages in the life cycle of groups. Name and describe all four stages in his group development in the proper order. Provide an example of the kind of communication behavior that usually occurs in each stage.

Accepted Answer

Bruce Tuckman's four stages of group dev

Question 18

A local Parents Without Partners chapter is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  public group. 
B)  social group. 
C)  learning group. 
D)  service group. 
E)  self-help group. 
A)  public group. 
B)  social group. 
C)  learning group. 
D)  service group. 
E)  self-help group.

Question 19

A summary of research on leadership and gender concludes that women

Accepted Answer

A)  talk more than men when they are in leadership positions. 
B)  are more likely to be autocratic leaders. 
C)  are less likely to be preselected as leaders, and that their same leadership behavior is often evaluated more positively when attributed to a male leader. 
D)  are more likely to seek and gain leadership positions if they are motivated by personal growth and achievement, rather than developing close relationships with group members. 
E)  are better leaders than men are. 
A)  talk more than men when they are in leadership positions. 
B)  are more likely to be autocratic leaders. 
C)  are less likely to be preselected as leaders, and that their same leadership behavior is often evaluated more positively when attributed to a male leader. 
D)  are more likely to seek and gain leadership positions if they are motivated by personal growth and achievement, rather than developing close relationships with group members. 
E)  are better leaders than men are.

Question 20

Explain why the ideal size for a problem-solving group is five to seven members.

Accepted Answer

The ideal size for a problem-solving gro

Groups always perform better than individuals working alone.

According to Situational Leadership Theory, there are ideal matches between leadership style and group situations. Describe the ideal match for a task-motivated leader and a relationship-motivated leader.

Someone fulfilling the role of Energizer in a group might say, "These figures don't consider monthly operating costs."

Sam's classmates have nicknamed him "The Encourager" because he always provides words of encouragement to his classmates before they make presentations in front of the class. What type of role is Sam performing in this class?

Compare and contrast the leadership practices of former President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. Using concepts from the textbook, describe the strengths and weaknesses of each leader. Be objective in your analysis.

Alex tells Mary, "I don't care which set of procedures we use for determining days off. Just tell me what to do to put them into effect." Alex is fulfilling which of the group role?

In most groups, primary tension decreases as members feel more comfortable with one another.

A Clarifier/Summarizer is a group task role.

Which of the following behaviors is representative of primary tension?

The group member who speaks first and most often is more likely to emerge as the group's leader.

What is a hidden agenda? Explain why your textbook authors write: "Dealing with hidden agendas means knowing that some of them can and should be confronted, whereas others cannot or should not be shared with the group."

Which theory of leadership explains how leaders can become more effective once they have carefully analyzed themselves, their group, and the circumstances in which they must lead?

Bruce Tuckman identified the following four stages in the life cycle of groups: forming, storming, norming, and performing.

If "task-motivated" describes your leadership style, Situational Leadership Theory predicts that you will be least successful when

In terms of the 5-M Model of Leadership Effectiveness, what leadership function is best characterized by a leader who is well-organized and fully prepared for all meetings, helps solve task-related and procedural problems, and knows when to monitor and intervene to improve group performance?

Bruce Tuckman identifies four stages in the life cycle of groups. Name and describe all four stages in his group development in the proper order. Provide an example of the kind of communication behavior that usually occurs in each stage.

A local Parents Without Partners chapter is an example of a

A summary of research on leadership and gender concludes that women

Explain why the ideal size for a problem-solving group is five to seven members.

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 10: Working in Groups

Groups always perform better than individuals working alone.

According to Situational Leadership Theory, there are ideal matches between leadership style and group situations. Describe the ideal match for a task-motivated leader and a relationship-motivated leader.

Someone fulfilling the role of Energizer in a group might say, "These figures don't consider monthly operating costs."

Sam's classmates have nicknamed him "The Encourager" because he always provides words of encouragement to his classmates before they make presentations in front of the class. What type of role is Sam performing in this class?

Compare and contrast the leadership practices of former President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. Using concepts from the textbook, describe the strengths and weaknesses of each leader. Be objective in your analysis.

Alex tells Mary, "I don't care which set of procedures we use for determining days off. Just tell me what to do to put them into effect." Alex is fulfilling which of the group role?

In most groups, primary tension decreases as members feel more comfortable with one another.

A Clarifier/Summarizer is a group task role.

Which of the following behaviors is representative of primary tension?

The group member who speaks first and most often is more likely to emerge as the group's leader.

What is a hidden agenda? Explain why your textbook authors write: "Dealing with hidden agendas means knowing that some of them can and should be confronted, whereas others cannot or should not be shared with the group."

Which theory of leadership explains how leaders can become more effective once they have carefully analyzed themselves, their group, and the circumstances in which they must lead?

Bruce Tuckman identified the following four stages in the life cycle of groups: forming, storming, norming, and performing.

If "task-motivated" describes your leadership style, Situational Leadership Theory predicts that you will be least successful when

In terms of the 5-M Model of Leadership Effectiveness, what leadership function is best characterized by a leader who is well-organized and fully prepared for all meetings, helps solve task-related and procedural problems, and knows when to monitor and intervene to improve group performance?

Bruce Tuckman identifies four stages in the life cycle of groups. Name and describe all four stages in his group development in the proper order. Provide an example of the kind of communication behavior that usually occurs in each stage.

A local Parents Without Partners chapter is an example of a

A summary of research on leadership and gender concludes that women

Explain why the ideal size for a problem-solving group is five to seven members.

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters