Question 1

Stage three is
A)Storming
B)Adjusting
C)Forming
D)Norming
E)Performing

Accepted Answer

Stage three is known as "Norming," where the team is able to establish roles and responsibilities, develop cohesion, and establish a common vision and set of values. This stage is characterized by a decrease in conflict and an increase in communication and collaboration.

Question 2

The ________ focuses on encouraging the group to complete the task through regulating the behaviour and communication of group members and ensuring that they have clarity with regard to the group goal.
A)Task leader
B)Relationship leader

Accepted Answer

The task leader is the one who focuses on the completion of the task through directing the behaviour and communication of group members towards achieving the group goal. They ensure that the members have clarity about the task and how to achieve it. The relationship leader, on the other hand, focuses on building and maintaining positive relationships among group members to enhance cooperation and teamwork.

Question 3

Leadership is a _________ process
A)Cooperative
B)Uncooperative process
C)A and B
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Leadership is a cooperative process as it involves working with and guiding a group of individuals towards a common goal. Good leaders understand the value of collaboration and seek to build relationships within their team to achieve successful outcomes.

Question 4

Laissez-faire leaders have minimal to no interaction with the group.
A)They encourage the group to make their own decisions and avoid giving input of any kind.
B)Members may view the style of leadership positively, as the leader does not impose a vision on the group nor do they flaunt their power and influence.
C)On the other hand, these groups may find themselves in crisis, for they have no clear directive or decisive voice.
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire leaders have minimal to no interaction with the group, they encourage the group to make their own decisions and avoid giving input of any kind. Members may view the style of leadership positively, as the leader does not impose a vision on the group nor do they flaunt their power and influence. On the other hand, these groups may find themselves in crisis, for they have no clear directive or decisive voice.

Question 5

Stage four is
A)Storming
B)Adjusting
C)Forming
D)Norming
E)Performing

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stage four is
A)Storming
B)Adjusting
C)Forming
D)Norming
E)Performing...

Question 6

Which of the following is true of transactional versus transformational leadership?
A)Traditionally, leadership was viewed as transactional in nature.
B)The relationship between leaders and their followers are seen as contentious.
C)Leaders do not define the expectations.
D)No rewards are offered.

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, leadership was viewed as transactional in nature, meaning that it was focused on the exchange of rewards for performance. On the other hand, transformational leadership is focused on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their full potential and go beyond their self-interest for the sake of the organization. The relationship between transformational leaders and their followers is typically more collaborative and positive than in transactional leadership. Additionally, transformational leaders often define expectations and offer rewards beyond the simple exchange of pay for performance.

Question 7

Authoritarian or autocratic leaders are those who make the majority (if not all) of the group's decisions and are likely to forsake group consensus.
A)These leaders focus on instrumental group tasks and put a high demand on compliance from members.
B)Authoritarian leaders are useful in times of crisis (such as war) because of their decisive actions.
C)Conversely, in 'regular' situations, followers could consider these kinds of leaders to be dictatorial or even hostile.
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the given statements are true regarding authoritarian or autocratic leaders. They focus on getting the task done and demand compliance from members, which can be effective in times of crisis. However, in regular situations, their disregard for group consensus can make them seem dictatorial and hostile to their followers.

Question 8

Democratic leaders, in contrast, emphasise group discussion and group decision making.
A)These leaders hope to find consensus in all matters and wish to consider the contribution of all members.
B)Democratic leaders can be considered to possess inclusive and supportive approaches to leadership.
C)However, in times of crisis, they can be seen as indecisive and inept.
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true about democratic leaders. They prioritize group discussion and decision making, value contributions from all members, and have an inclusive and supportive approach to leadership. However, in times of crisis, their desire for consensus can lead to indecisiveness and ineptitude, as they struggle to make quick decisions without the input of the entire group.

Question 9

Transformational leadership is characterised by the following:
A)Engagement between leaders and followers enhances the level of motivation and morality of both.
B)Transformational leaders do not express their convictions openly.
C)They do not emphasise the importance of trust between members.
D)They are not committed to the achievement of goals.

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership focuses on creating a relationship between leaders and followers that results in increased motivation and morality for both parties. This engagement involves trust-building and a shared commitment to achieving common goals. Option B, C, and D are incorrect as they represent characteristics that are not aligned with the definition of transformational leadership.

Question 10

Stage two is
A)Storming
B)Adjusting
C)Forming
D)Norming
E)Performing

Accepted Answer

Stage two of group development is Storming, where members may experience conflict, disagreements, and competition for leadership roles or ideas.

Question 11

Leadership does not have a ______definition
A)Monolithic
B)Fundamental
C)Scientific
D)Accurate

Accepted Answer

Leadership is a complex and multifaceted concept, and therefore cannot be defined by a single, monolithic definition.

Question 12

There are _______stages to group development.
A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)Five

Accepted Answer

There are five stages to group development, commonly known as forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

Question 13

The _____________ concentrates on promoting congenial relationships in the group, through enhancing friendliness, openness, trust and by giving credit to individual contributions
A)Task leader
B)Relationship leader

Accepted Answer

A relationship leader focuses on building and maintaining positive relationships within the group, while a task leader focuses on achieving the goals and tasks. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 14

A good leader inspires
A)Loyalty
B)Efficiency
C)Confidence
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

A good leader should be able to inspire loyalty among their followers, which leads to a strong bond between the leader and the team. A good leader should also inspire and promote efficiency within the team to ensure that tasks are completed effectively and in a timely manner. Additionally, a good leader should be able to inspire confidence in their team members, which gives them the necessary motivation to take on new challenges and succeed. Therefore, all the above attributes are essential for a good leader.

Question 15

Stage one is
A)Storming
B)Adjusting
C)Forming
D)Norming
E)Performing

Accepted Answer

Stage one of team development is forming, where members come together and are introduced to each other. Storming is stage two, adjusting is not a commonly recognized stage, norming is stage three, and performing is stage four.

Question 16

Leadership is
A)Reciprocal
B)Transactional
C)A and B
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Leadership is both reciprocal and transactional. It involves a two-way, reciprocal influence between leaders and followers, and it often involves transactions or exchanges (rewards, punishments, etc.) to motivate followers.

Question 17

Groups with good leaders are
A)More efficient
B)Less efficient

Accepted Answer

Groups with good leaders are more efficient because the leaders are able to guide and motivate the members of the group towards achieving their goals with clear direction and effective communication. A good leader can also help to identify and utilize the strengths of each group member, resulting in better overall performance.

Question 18

Leadership is adaptive and __________
A)Goal seeking
B)Financial
C)Profit driven
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Leadership is adaptive because a good leader is able to adjust and respond to changes and challenges in the environment. The other options (B and C) are not accurate descriptions of leadership as they focus solely on financial and profit-driven aspects, which are important but not the only factors in effective leadership.

Question 19

What are the two key roles of leaders?
A)Task and relationship leadership.
B)Vision and passion
C)Qualifications and experience
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The two key roles of leaders are task and relationship leadership, where task leadership involves setting goals, organizing work, and monitoring progress, while relationship leadership involves communicating, supporting, and developing followers. Vision and passion, qualifications, and experience are important qualities of a leader, but they do not encompass the two key roles.

Question 20

Situational leadership theory suggests that effective leaders
A)combine supportive behaviours with directive behaviours depending on the developmental level, or maturity of the group or subordinate.
B)Are individuals that lack commitment
C)are immature
D)are inexperienced

Accepted Answer

Situational leadership theory suggests that effective leaders adjust their leadership style based on the developmental level, or maturity, of the group or subordinate. This means that they combine supportive behaviours (listening, providing resources, showing appreciation, etc.) with directive behaviours (providing clear direction, setting standards, monitoring progress, etc.) to match the needs of their followers. This approach allows leaders to be flexible and adaptive, which increases the likelihood of achieving success. Option B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the principles of situational leadership theory.

Quiz 22: Group Dynamics

Stage three is

The ________ focuses on encouraging the group to complete the task through regulating the behaviour and communication of group members and ensuring that they have clarity with regard to the group goal.

Leadership is a _________ process

Laissez-faire leaders have minimal to no interaction with the group.

Stage four is

Which of the following is true of transactional versus transformational leadership?

Authoritarian or autocratic leaders are those who make the majority (if not all) of the group's decisions and are likely to forsake group consensus.

Democratic leaders, in contrast, emphasise group discussion and group decision making.

Transformational leadership is characterised by the following:

Stage two is

Leadership does not have a ______definition

There are _______stages to group development.

The _____________ concentrates on promoting congenial relationships in the group, through enhancing friendliness, openness, trust and by giving credit to individual contributions

A good leader inspires

Stage one is

Leadership is

Groups with good leaders are

Leadership is adaptive and __________

What are the two key roles of leaders?

Situational leadership theory suggests that effective leaders