Exam 5: Group Leadership

A) be efficient and assertive.
B) confront disruptive behavior by members.
C) do the work of other members because they are dissatisfied with the quality of their work.
D) do the work of other members because they are dissatisfied with the quantity of their work.
E) do the work of others as a way of avoiding asking them to do more.

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A) Autocratic leader
B) Diplomatic leader
C) Democratic leader
D) Laissez-faire leader
E) Independent leader

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A) The ability to ensure that a job gets done by a group and that it meets the standards set by a group or organization
B) The ability to make strategic decision,communicate effectively,and mobilize groups members to achieve a shared goal
C) The ability to inform,reward,inspire,motivate,organize,and persuade group members.
D) The ability to improve the performance of a group or organization by clearly defining agreed upon objectives and providing the instructions and means to achieve the objectives.
E) The ability to plan,organize,staff,coordinate,and control the means of achieving a group or organizational goal

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A) women are less likely to be preselected as leaders.
B) the same leadership behavior is often evaluated more positively when attributed to a male than a female.
C) women who act "ladylike" are viewed as much more effective than women who behave like strong male leaders.
D) women leaders who behave like male leaders are often perceived as unfeminine.
E) there is only a slight different in the ways in which men and women lead groups.

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A) Demonstrate the value of adhering to constructive group norms,challenging nonproductive norms,and assuming essential group roles.
B) After listening to members' opinions,arguments,and suggestion,explain your decision-making criteria for making a particular decision.
C) Seek member commitment to the group's common goal; help solve interpersonal and substantive problems.
D) Organize and fully prepare for group meetings and intervene to improve group performance.
E) Encourage and invite other group members to assume leadership responsibilities and make sure they know you are there if they need help.

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A) publicly championing your group and its goals.
B) behaving consistently and assertively.
C) maintaining control at all times.
D) praising group members to others outside the group.
E) demonstrating competence and trustworthiness.

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A) making decisions.
B) mediating conflict.
C) managing group process.
D) mentoring members.
E) modeling leadership behavior.

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A) Legitimate power
B) Reward power
C) Expert power
D) Coercive power
E) Informational power

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