Question 1

The ______ group role involves serving as the target for members' frustrations and disappointments. At times, a leader may be required to assume this role in order to meet the particular developmental stage of a group:

Accepted Answer

The scapegoat role involves being the target for frustrations and disappointments of group members. This role can sometimes be assumed by a leader to navigate through a group's developmental stages, allowing for the projection of issues onto a single entity to maintain group cohesion or to work through conflicts.

Question 2

The _____ theory of leadership asserts that when members have low maturity in terms of accomplishing a specific task, the leader should engage in high task behaviors and low maintenance behaviors. This situation is referred to as "telling."

Accepted Answer

The situational theory of leadership suggests that the most effective leadership style varies according to the maturity level of the team members and the task at hand. In situations where team members have low maturity or ability regarding a specific task, the theory advises leaders to adopt a high task-focused approach (telling) and low relationship-focused (maintenance) behaviors to provide clear instructions and direction.

Question 3

A " diagnoser" is considered a group maintenance role.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which of the following would an effective leader NOT do when preparing to lead a successful group session?

Accepted Answer

An effective leader would not wait until all group members have arrived to then walk in to establish control over the meeting. Effective leadership often involves being present before the session starts to greet members as they arrive, which helps in building rapport and setting a positive tone for the session.

Question 5

The ______ approach to leadership asserts that every member will be a leader at times by taking actions that serve group tasks. Leadership is defined as the performance of acts that help the group maintain itself and reach its goals.

Accepted Answer

The distributed-functions approach to leadership posits that leadership roles are shared among members of a group, with different individuals stepping into leadership roles as needed to perform tasks or functions that help the group achieve its objectives. This approach emphasizes the fluid and dynamic distribution of leadership responsibilities within a group, rather than leadership being a fixed trait or position held by a single individual.

Question 6

According to the text, Machiavellian leaders have all of the following characteristics except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A, B, and C) are indeed characteristics of Machiavellian leaders, making D the correct choice as it states that all these are characteristics of such leaders.

Question 7

The _____ approach to leadership defines leadership by virtue of the authority of a particular job title.

Accepted Answer

The position approach to leadership defines leadership based on the authority that comes with a person's job title or position within an organization, rather than personal qualities, shared responsibilities, or leadership style.

Question 8

_____ leaders set goals and policies, dictate the activities of the members, and develop major plans. These leaders are generally efficient and decisive.

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian leaders are characterized by their approach of setting clear goals and policies, dictating activities, and making major decisions independently, often resulting in efficient and decisive leadership.

Question 9

The _______ approach to leadership assumes that leaders have inherent personal characteristics that distinguish them from followers.

Accepted Answer

The trait approach to leadership posits that certain inherent personal characteristics or qualities differentiate leaders from non-leaders, suggesting that leaders are born with these traits.

Question 10

A Gallup survey conducted by Strengths Based Leadership authors Rath and Conchie found that the most successful leaders

Accepted Answer

The most successful leaders, according to the Gallup survey conducted by Rath and Conchie in "Strengths Based Leadership," encouraged workers to focus on what they were already good at, leveraging individual strengths for team success.

Question 11

According to Christie and Geis, a Machiavellian leader has a high degree of ideological commitment with a focus on long-term goals.

Accepted Answer

Christie and Geis describe a Machiavellian leader as someone who is manipulative, deceitful, and lacking in ideological commitment, focusing instead on personal gain rather than long-term goals.

Question 12

According to the position approach to leadership, all of the behavior of a designated authority figure is leadership behavior.

Accepted Answer

The position approach to leadership suggests that leadership is defined by the position a person holds within an organization, but it does not imply that all behavior exhibited by a person in a leadership position is considered leadership behavior. Leadership behavior is specifically related to actions that influence, guide, or direct others.

Question 13

_____ power occurs when one individual in a group influences another as a result of identification.

Accepted Answer

Referent power is based on identification, admiration, or respect for the individual exerting influence, leading others to want to follow or emulate them.

Question 14

_____ power is directly related to an internalized value or norm and is probably the most complex of the power bases, whereas ________ power is seen as having superior knowledge or ability only in specific areas.

Accepted Answer

Legitimate power is based on internalized norms and is considered complex because it stems from a person's role or position within an organization, which others recognize as a source of authority. Expert power, on the other hand, is based on having superior skills, knowledge, or expertise in a specific area, which others recognize and respect.

Question 15

The _________ approach to leadership involves someone who looks to the needs of the group, and asks him or herself how s/he can help the members to solve problems and promote their personal development. The primary focus of this type of leader is on the members.

Accepted Answer

The servant-leadership approach emphasizes the leader's role in serving the needs of group members, focusing on their development and well-being, which aligns with the description given.

Question 16

_______ refer(s)to the capacity of an individual to motivate others to act in a certain way.

Accepted Answer

Both power and influence refer to the capacity of an individual to motivate others to act in a certain way. Power is the ability to exert authority or control over others, while influence is the ability to shape the opinions or actions of others through persuasion or other means.

Question 17

In the situational theory of leadership, selling behavior refers to the leader engaging in low-task behaviors and high-maintenance behaviors in order to get the members to "buy into" the decisions that have been made.

Accepted Answer

In the situational theory of leadership, selling behavior refers to high-task and high-relationship behaviors where leaders not only provide clear instructions but also support and persuade team members to buy into the process.

Question 18

________ is a task role in a group.

Accepted Answer

Clarifying is a task role as it involves explaining, interpreting, or elaborating on ideas and suggestions to help the group understand and achieve its objectives.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of coleadership of a group?

Accepted Answer

Coleadership is not necessarily less expensive because it involves having two leaders instead of one, potentially doubling the cost associated with leadership roles. The other options (A, B, D) are considered advantages because they involve shared responsibilities, enhanced observation and support, which can improve the functioning and effectiveness of the group.

Question 20

___________ is a maintenance role in a group.

Accepted Answer

Harmonizing is a maintenance role in a group, focusing on mediating conflicts among members, reducing tension, and promoting team cohesion.

Quiz 3: Group Dynamics: Leadership