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).

Accepted Answer

This statement is true, as research suggests that women face more negative evaluations and backlash when displaying the same leadership styles as men. Women who exhibit authoritarian traits can be perceived as "bossy" or "domineering," while those who adopt democratic or laissez-faire styles are often deemed "indecisive" or "unassertive." These gender biases are a product of societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding women in positions of power.

Question 2

Workplace democracy and deliberation rely on __________.&#10;A)shared values among the members of a group&#10;B)organizational structures that support cooperation and encourage individual participation&#10;C)fostering the development of individual talents and resources, as well as making appropriate use of those talents and resources&#10;D)A, B, and C are correct

Accepted Answer

Workplace democracy and deliberation are dependent on shared values among members of a group, organizational structures that encourage cooperation and individual participation, and the development and appropriate utilization of individual talents and resources. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 3

A(n) __________ leader can be defined as one who exhibits leadership that creates significant change in the life of people and organizations.&#10;A)authoritarian&#10;B)laissez-faire&#10;C)transformative&#10;D)democratic

Accepted Answer

A transformative leader is one who brings about significant change and transformation in individuals and organizations. They inspire and motivate followers to work towards a common goal and create a vision for the future. They also focus on developing the potential of their followers and create an environment that promotes growth and development. This type of leadership style involves empowering and supporting others, which can lead to long-lasting and meaningful change.

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

Accepted Answer

Collectivism refers to valuing the collective good of the group or community over individual interests. The given statement mentions "encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action" which aligns with the concept of collectivism. The other options do not precisely match the characteristics mentioned in the statement, making them less suitable choices.

Question 5

Research reports that bullying is present in almost __________ percent of workplaces.&#10;A)10&#10;B)25&#10;C)35&#10;D)50

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that bullying is present in approximately 35 percent of workplaces.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A manager typically guides or directs a group or activity by planning, organizing, and coordinating resources, but vision, charisma, and care are more often associated with leadership qualities.

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?&#10;A)orientation, emergence, conflict, reinforcement, dissolution&#10;B)orientation, conflict, emergence, reinforcement, dissolution&#10;C)emergence, orientation, reinforcement, conflict, dissolution&#10;D)emergence, orientation, conflict, reinforcement, dissolution

Accepted Answer

The correct progression of stages that groups and teams evolve through is: orientation (forming), conflict (storming), emergence (norming), reinforcement (performing), and dissolution (adjourning). This sequence reflects the typical cycle of team development, starting from getting to know each other, through dealing with conflicts, establishing norms, performing effectively, and finally, the team dissolving.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Task stress is related to the pressures of the work itself, such as workload, complexity, or deadlines, not interpersonal incompatibilities among group members.

Question 9

When a group makes a decision by __________ it is allowing the leader or head of the group to make the final choice.&#10;A)uncertainty avoidance&#10;B)bullying&#10;C)authority rule&#10;D)accommodation

Accepted Answer

When a group makes a decision by authority rule, it means that the leader or head of the group has the final say in the decision-making process. This can be useful in situations where time is limited, or the group is unable to reach a consensus. However, it can also lead to resentment among group members who do not feel heard or valued in the decision-making process.

Question 10

__________ leaders tell others what to do, give orders, and make the final decisions regarding how to act or what to do next.&#10;A)Democratic&#10;B)Laissez-faire&#10;C)Transformative&#10;D)Authoritarian

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian leaders have complete control over their subordinates and make all decisions for them. They tend to give orders without seeking input or opinions of others.

Deck 9: Leadership and Improving Communication in Groups and Teams