Deck 9: Leadership and Improving Communication in Groups and Teams

Question 1

When women display authoritarian, democratic, or laissez-faire leadership styles, groups are more likely to evaluate them as bossy and demanding (authoritarian), too ineffective and wishy-washy (democratic), and as too soft or incompetent (laissez-faire).

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Workplace democracy and deliberation rely on __________.

A)shared values among the members of a group
B)organizational structures that support cooperation and encourage individual participation
C)fostering the development of individual talents and resources, as well as making appropriate use of those talents and resources
D)A, B, and C are correct

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A(n) __________ leader can be defined as one who exhibits leadership that creates significant change in the life of people and organizations.

A)authoritarian
B)laissez-faire
C)transformative
D)democratic

Answer 3

C

Question 4

__________ is the degree to which organizational, societal, and family practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action as well as the degree to which they express pride and loyalty.

A)Collectivism
B)Reciprocity
C)Accommodation
D)Egalitarianism

Question 5

Research reports that bullying is present in almost __________ percent of workplaces.

A)10
B)25
C)35
D)50

Question 6

A manager is someone who guides or directs a group or activity with vision, charisma, and care.

Question 7

Groups and teams evolve through several stages as they meet to discuss and work through tasks and dilemmas.Which of the following is the correct progression of stages?

A)orientation, emergence, conflict, reinforcement, dissolution
B)orientation, conflict, emergence, reinforcement, dissolution
C)emergence, orientation, reinforcement, conflict, dissolution
D)emergence, orientation, conflict, reinforcement, dissolution

Question 8

Task stress occurs when there are interpersonal incompatibilities among group members based on differences in their personalities, communication styles, attitudes, and preferences.

Question 9

When a group makes a decision by __________ it is allowing the leader or head of the group to make the final choice.

A)uncertainty avoidance
B)bullying
C)authority rule
D)accommodation

Question 10

__________ leaders tell others what to do, give orders, and make the final decisions regarding how to act or what to do next.

A)Democratic
B)Laissez-faire
C)Transformative
D)Authoritarian