Question 1

The team I am leading is in conflict with constant infighting and little focus on the project's goals.I should take ______.

Accepted Answer

Internal relational action is the correct choice because it addresses the interpersonal relationships and dynamics within the team, which is essential when dealing with conflict and infighting. This approach focuses on improving communication, trust, and cooperation among team members, directly targeting the root cause of the issue.

Question 2

What needs to happen for the team to effectively perform and to have solid development?

Accepted Answer

Effective team performance and solid development require monitoring and taking action by the leadership to identify any obstacles or issues that may hinder team performance. This can include providing resources, resolving conflicts, and setting clear objectives and guidelines for the team. Internal and external actions should both be considered in leadership decisions to ensure a well-rounded approach.

Question 3

One of the potential benefits to a team of a slow-to-act leader is ______.

Accepted Answer

A slow-to-act leader can create a space where team members are encouraged to step up and take on leadership roles. This can lead to a more inclusive team environment and can help team members develop leadership skills.

Question 4

When a leader uses skills to improve the task performance effectiveness of the team he or she is using ______.

Accepted Answer

When a leader uses skills to improve the task performance effectiveness of the team, it is known as internal task leadership actions. Option A, environmental leadership monitoring processes, refers to a leader monitoring the environment in which the team operates. Option B, external leadership action processes, does not directly relate to improving task performance. Option C, internal relational leadership actions, refers to a leader building relationships with team members, which is important for overall team effectiveness but may not directly relate to task performance improvement.

Question 5

Our emergency room medical team has clear tasks for each member,a code of conduct we implement each day,and a group that functions well together.Our team is displaying which characteristic of team excellence?

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a "results-driven structure," as the emergency room medical team has clear tasks and a code of conduct they implement daily to achieve specific goals.

Question 6

My team gets along well with one another and has worked together for a long time and consistently exceeded its goals despite recent changes in our company.Recently,the organization has made some reporting structure changes and has had to reduce the workforce due to budgetary constraints on the company.Applying McGrath's critical leadership functions,I need to ______.

Accepted Answer

Since the team is already functioning well internally, the focus should be on external monitoring to understand how external changes, like the new reporting structure and workforce reduction, might impact the team.

Question 7

Which of Larson and LaFasto's characteristics of team excellence is associated with Hackman's "team focused coaching"?

Accepted Answer

Hackman's "team focused coaching" aligns with the characteristic of "principled leadership" from Larson and LaFasto's list of team excellence. This is because team focused coaching involves a coach or leader who is dedicated to fostering a culture of cooperation and collaboration among team members, which is an essential element of principled leadership. Moreover, this leadership style emphasizes the importance of accountability and responsibility among team members, which can help to drive team performance and success.

Question 8

Which of Larson and LaFasto's characteristics of team excellence is associated with Hackman's "real team"?

Accepted Answer

Hackman's "real team" is characterized by unified commitment, which is also one of Larson and LaFasto's characteristics of team excellence. Results-driven structure and standards of excellence are also important aspects of team excellence, but they are not specifically associated with Hackman's definition of a real team. A supportive organizational structure can facilitate teamwork, but it is not a defining characteristic of team excellence.

Question 9

Our organization provides us with the resources we need to complete our team projects and has a generous bonus system if we exceed standards and meet deadlines.Which characteristic of team excellence is our organization displaying?

Accepted Answer

External support and recognition are demonstrated by the organization providing necessary resources and offering a generous bonus system for exceeding standards and meeting deadlines. This shows the organization's commitment to supporting and recognizing the team's efforts and achievements externally.

Question 10

Negotiating upward to secure necessary resources,support,and recognition for the team is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

Negotiating upward involves interacting with external stakeholders or higher management to secure resources, which is an external environmental leadership action.

Question 11

I am a leader who is focused on influencing the team in positive ways to be effective including my use of motivation and coordination.Which characteristic of team excellence am I displaying?

Accepted Answer

The characteristic of principled leadership involves leading by example and focusing on building positive relationships with team members to influence them in a positive way. This includes using motivation and coordination to enhance team effectiveness. Therefore, the statement is most closely aligned with the characteristic of principled leadership.

Question 12

External environmental actions include ______.

Accepted Answer

External environmental actions refer to actions taken to influence or interact with factors outside of the organization. Advocating involves promoting or championing a certain cause, opinion, or position, which can be a way of influencing the external environment. Coaching, structuring for results, and modeling principles are all internal management actions.

Question 13

One of my team members constantly has his ideas minimized by other group members.He appears disheartened and has withdrawn from the team brainstorming processes.I should employ which internal relational leadership action with this team?

Accepted Answer

By satisfying the individual member's needs, the team leader can help the team member who feels disheartened and has withdrawn from the team brainstorming to regain their confidence and trust with the team. By addressing the individual team member's concerns, the leader can open up channels of communication and create a more inclusive environment where everyone's ideas are heard and valued.

Question 14

I am using controlling,coordinating,mediating and synthesizing as I focus on issues to help the team complete goals.Which type of leadership decision making am I using?

Accepted Answer

The leadership decision-making approach described involves focusing on issues related to completing goals, which is an example of internal task actions. Controlling, coordinating, mediating, and synthesizing are all actions that fall within this category. Internal relationship actions relate to building relationships within the team, while external relationship actions involve external stakeholders. Environmental assessment actions involve analyzing external factors that may impact the team's success. None of these categories fit the actions described in the question as closely as internal task actions.

Question 15

Our team has just the right mix of people with complementary skills and strengths.Our team is displaying which characteristic of team excellence?

Accepted Answer

The characteristic being described is having competent team members with complementary skills and strengths.

Question 16

The principled leadership characteristic of team excellence is central to team effectiveness,influencing the team through four processes.Which is not one of these processes?

Accepted Answer

The four processes influenced by principled leadership characteristic of team excellence are cognitive, motivational, coordination, and developmental. Directive is not one of the processes influenced by principled leadership.

Question 17

Our food product development team has an excellent sense of team unity and employs a spirit of camaraderie in daily operations together.Which characteristic of team excellence is our team displaying?

Accepted Answer

The team is displaying unified commitment, which means that they work together towards a common goal and share a sense of responsibility for their success as a team. The statement highlights their "excellent sense of team unity and employs a spirit of camaraderie in daily operations together."

Question 18

We all feel committed to do our best because as a team we created our code of conduct and performance criteria together.Which characteristic of team excellence is our team displaying?

Accepted Answer

The team is displaying "standards of excellence" as they have collectively created their code of conduct and performance criteria, which sets the standards for their work.

Question 19

Our team leader outlined the objectives of our new project and identified our expected outcomes.Our leader was using which characteristic of team excellence?

Accepted Answer

Clear, elevating goal is the characteristic of team excellence that involves setting clear objectives and outcomes for the team to achieve. In this scenario, the team leader outlining the objectives and expected outcomes of the new project is an example of setting a clear, elevating goal for the team.

Question 20

I enjoy working with this team because we all trust each other and respect what each person brings to the team.Which characteristic of team excellence am I displaying?

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects a collaborative climate, where trust and respect among team members are emphasized, indicating a positive and cooperative working environment.

Quiz 14: Team Leadership