Question 1

According to Hersey and Blanchard, member readiness refers to the extent that members have experience, knowledge, and motivation to work together.

Accepted Answer

Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Model suggests that member readiness (or follower readiness) is indeed about the extent to which members have the ability (experience and knowledge) and the willingness (confidence and motivation) to accomplish a specific task or work together effectively.

Question 2

Which leadership style involves telling others what to do?

Accepted Answer

The autocratic leadership style is characterized by individual control over all decisions with little input from group members. Leaders using this style typically make choices based on their ideas and judgments and rarely accept advice from followers. This style involves telling others what to do, fitting the description provided.

Question 3

A telling or autocratic leadership style is best when

Accepted Answer

A telling or autocratic leadership style is most effective in situations where the team or group is relatively new and may not have the experience or knowledge to make decisions independently or where quick decision-making is required without extensive group input. This style involves the leader making decisions and telling team members what to do, which can be beneficial for new groups that need clear direction.

Question 4

Laissez-faire leadership

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire leadership is characterized by allowing the group to take charge of decisions and actions, with the leader providing minimal direction.

Question 5

A leader with an autocratic leadership style

Accepted Answer

An autocratic leadership style is characterized by a leader who makes decisions independently and expects team members to follow these decisions without questioning. This style does not typically involve seeking input from team members or allowing them to make decisions, and it is not focused on avoiding groupthink.

Question 6

Which view of leadership suggests leaders are more effective once they have analyzed themselves, their groups, and the circumstances in which they must lead?

Accepted Answer

The situational view of leadership emphasizes the importance of the context and situation in which leadership is exercised. It suggests that leaders are more effective when they adapt their style to the maturity and competence of the group members and the specifics of the task and environment. This approach involves analyzing oneself, the group, and the circumstances to determine the most appropriate leadership behavior.

Question 7

The view that all leaders share certain personal and physical characteristics is called the

Accepted Answer

The traits view of leadership suggests that certain inherent personality traits and physical characteristics are shared among leaders, making them effective in their roles. This perspective focuses on identifying these traits to predict leadership success.

Question 8

A structured, written outline that guides communication among meeting participants is called (a)

Accepted Answer

A meeting agenda is a structured, written outline that guides communication among meeting participants by listing topics, objectives, and time allocations for discussions or presentations.

Question 9

There is no variation to the structured problem-solving approach.

Accepted Answer

The structured problem-solving approach can vary depending on the specific methodology being used (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, PDCA) and the nature of the problem being addressed, allowing for flexibility and adaptation to different contexts.

Question 10

What stage of the situational view of leadership is most focused on support and encouragement?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

An overly cohesive group that avoids challenging one another's ideas is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

Groupthink occurs when a cohesive group avoids challenging ideas, leading to poor decision-making.

Question 12

When members of a group engage in groupthink, they do NOT

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is characterized by a lack of critical evaluation of options as members prioritize consensus and harmony over making the best decisions.

Question 13

As chairperson of her local MADD group, Kathryn believes in practicing social equality. She shares decision making and seeks input from group members. According to the styles view of leadership, which leadership style is Kathryn using?

Accepted Answer

Kathryn is using a Democratic leadership style because she shares decision-making responsibilities and seeks input from her group members, which is characteristic of involving team members in the decision-making process.

Question 14

Relying on authority is appropriate when a group must make a decision quickly.

Accepted Answer

Relying on authority can be appropriate in situations where a group must make a decision quickly, as it streamlines the decision-making process by reducing the time spent on discussion and debate.

Question 15

The laissez-faire leadership style is more likely to be appropriate for a mature and highly productive group than for a new group.

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire leadership, which involves minimal supervision and allows group members to make their own decisions, is more suitable for mature, highly productive groups that are capable of self-direction, unlike new groups that may require more guidance and structure.

Question 16

The notion that each group member is capable of influencing and directing the group is called

Accepted Answer

Shared leadership is the concept where all members of the group have the potential to lead and influence the direction and decision-making of the group, rather than leadership being centralized in a single individual.

Question 17

Recent studies have shown that group members can get better ideas from a brainstorming session if they hold off on coming up with ideas until the formal group brainstorming session begins.

Accepted Answer

Recent studies suggest that individuals often come up with more and better ideas when they have time to think on their own before sharing in a group setting, as initial individual ideation can prevent conformity and production blocking that often occurs in group brainstorming sessions.

Question 18

The first step in the structured problem-solving approach is

Accepted Answer

The first step in a structured problem-solving approach is to define and analyze the problem. This involves understanding the nature of the problem, its scope, and its impact, which is essential before moving on to generating and evaluating potential solutions.

Question 19

When all members support a given course of action, what is achieved?

Accepted Answer

Consensus is achieved when all members support a given course of action, indicating that everyone agrees and is committed to the decision.

Question 20

Rachel is chairing an upcoming meeting of her ski club, and she is concerned that the meeting may not be productive because the members of the club tend to talk about different subjects at the same time and go off on tangents. What should Rachel do to help keep the meeting on track?

Accepted Answer

Preparing and following an agenda helps keep meetings focused and on track by outlining specific topics and times for discussion, preventing digressions and ensuring that all necessary subjects are covered efficiently.

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