Question 1

TASK functions are roles that must be preformed if the interpersonal relationships and harmony of the group are to be maintained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which leadership style was used by Brown? Was it the best style for handling this disaster?

Accepted Answer

To provide an accurate answer to the question regarding the leadership style used by Brown and whether it was the best style for handling a disaster, I would need more context about who Brown is and what specific disaster is being referred to. There have been many leaders with the surname Brown, and each may have employed different leadership styles in various situations.

For instance, if you are referring to Michael D. Brown, who was the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during Hurricane Katrina, his leadership style was widely criticized. Many felt that his approach was not proactive or effective enough to deal with the magnitude of the disaster. Critics argued that his leadership lacked the urgency and decisiveness required for an effective disaster response. In this case, a more hands-on and responsive leadership style might have been better suited for handling the crisis.

On the other hand, if you are referring to a different Brown, such as a corporate leader or a leader in a different context, the leadership style and its effectiveness would need to be evaluated based on the specifics of that situation.

Leadership styles can range from autocratic to democratic, transformational to transactional, and situational to servant leadership, among others. The best leadership style for handling a disaster typically involves being decisive, communicative, adaptable, and empathetic. It often requires a situational approach that adapts to the rapidly changing circumstances of a disaster.

Without more information on the specific Brown and disaster in question, it is difficult to provide a definitive answer. If you can provide additional details, I would be better equipped to assess the leadership style used and its effectiveness in the context of the disaster.

Question 3

The best known advocate of situational contingency theory is

Accepted Answer

A)   R. A Stogdill.
B)   Fred Fiedler.
C)   K. H. Blanchard.
D)   Robert House. B

Question 4

Which of the following can be classified as dysfunctional or negative behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   blocking
B)   opinion giving
C)   gatekeeping
D)   elaborating

Question 5

The three-dimensional theory of leadership maintains that

Accepted Answer

A)   certain roles must be performed if a group is to be successful.
B)   leaders are likely to be trait-oriented, functionally trained, and inwardly motivated.
C)   leaders should perform task and maintenance roles, and guard the group against nonfunctional members.
D)   leaders can be classified as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire.

Question 6

The authoritarian style of leadership works best in all of the following except one.Which does not belong?

Accepted Answer

A)   when the task is fairly simple
B)   when an immediate decision is needed
C)   when group agreement is not required for implementation
D)   when reduced resistance to change is needed

Question 7

Under the THREE-DIMENSIONAL theory of leadership,leaders have either task orientation or people orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to HERSEY & BLANCHARD,a good leader is flexible and can change styles when needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When (1)the time needed to reach a decision,(2)the time required to get group commitment,and (3)the time required to implement the decision are considered,which management style tends to take the least total time?

Accepted Answer

A)   autocratic
B)   democratic
C)   laissez-faire

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the skills necessary for teams to use to achieve successful communication?

Accepted Answer

A)   empathic listening
B)   commitment and preparation
C)   open-mindedness
D)   flexibility

Question 11

Martin Luther King is considered to be a charismatic person who inspired exceptional performance,enthusiasm,and loyalty; consequently,he could be categorized as what type of leader?

Accepted Answer

A)   democratic
B)   situational contingency
C)   situational
D)   transformational

Question 12

The disadvantages of democratic leadership include

Accepted Answer

A)   group hostility and discontent.
B)   too much dependence on the leader.
C)   time-consuming.
D)   limited acceptance of decisions by members of the group.

Question 13

ACTIVE listening requires us to listen from the speaker's viewpoint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Research supports that TRANSFORMATIONAL leaders are able to improve performance levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the authoritarian leadership style as defined by the Three Dimension Theory and Situational Contigency Theory.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

When Tara says,"Scott,I get the feeling you have something to say about Monica's proposal," she is playing a MAINTENANCE role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the big five personality types is INTROVERSION,which refers to how "outgoing,talkative,assertive,and comfortable with interpersonal relationships" the team member may be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of Hersey & Blanchard's four leadership styles works best when followers have the ability but need encouragement?

Accepted Answer

A)   delegating
B)   participating
C)   telling
D)   selling or coaching

Question 19

It is a good idea to sit a dysfunctional group member as FAR FROM the leader as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Listening from the speaker's viewpoint involves receiving,interpreting,and checking.This type of listening is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   empathic.
B)   critical.
C)   passive.
D)   active.

Exam 10: Participation and Leadership in Teams

TASK functions are roles that must be preformed if the interpersonal relationships and harmony of the group are to be maintained.

Which leadership style was used by Brown? Was it the best style for handling this disaster?

The best known advocate of situational contingency theory is

Which of the following can be classified as dysfunctional or negative behavior?

The three-dimensional theory of leadership maintains that

The authoritarian style of leadership works best in all of the following except one.Which does not belong?

Under the THREE-DIMENSIONAL theory of leadership,leaders have either task orientation or people orientation.

According to HERSEY & BLANCHARD,a good leader is flexible and can change styles when needed.

When (1) the time needed to reach a decision,(2) the time required to get group commitment,and (3) the time required to implement the decision are considered,which management style tends to take the least total time?

Which of the following is NOT one of the skills necessary for teams to use to achieve successful communication?

Martin Luther King is considered to be a charismatic person who inspired exceptional performance,enthusiasm,and loyalty; consequently,he could be categorized as what type of leader?

The disadvantages of democratic leadership include

ACTIVE listening requires us to listen from the speaker's viewpoint.

Research supports that TRANSFORMATIONAL leaders are able to improve performance levels.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the authoritarian leadership style as defined by the Three Dimension Theory and Situational Contigency Theory.

When Tara says,"Scott,I get the feeling you have something to say about Monica's proposal," she is playing a MAINTENANCE role.

One of the big five personality types is INTROVERSION,which refers to how "outgoing,talkative,assertive,and comfortable with interpersonal relationships" the team member may be.

Which of Hersey & Blanchard's four leadership styles works best when followers have the ability but need encouragement?

It is a good idea to sit a dysfunctional group member as FAR FROM the leader as possible.

Listening from the speaker's viewpoint involves receiving,interpreting,and checking.This type of listening is known as