Quiz: Leadership, Effectiveness, and Decision
Making
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
The phrase “romance of teams” means:
The use of teams is confirmed by
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Teams tend to trigger the development of romantic relationships among members.
Teams are thought to be effective and desirable, but their effectiveness may be overestimated.
Teams are impractical, but they are enjoyable.
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is true regarding dyads? The leader should
make sure members stay on task.
never participate with members.
let people talk as much as they want to without a time limit.
never pair members who have similar views.
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
According to Forsyth, obedience was high in the Milgram experiment because of the
charisma of the experimenter.
power of the experimenter.
ambiguity of the situation.
frustration and anger of the subjects.
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
The leader may use his or her eyes to do each of the following EXCEPT
encouraging members to speak.
linking members.
scaning the group for nonverbal cues.
discouraging members from speaking.
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
In which of the following situations would it be appropriate for the leader to use the technique of
cutting off?
When a member is sharing information that could benefit other members
When a member’s comments align with the purpose of the group
When the leader would like to shift the group’s focus
When members are having a constructive discussion on the given topic
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
After a group member has been talking for some time, the leader asks members to pair up with a
partner and discuss their thoughts and feelings about what the member has shared. In this
instance, the leader
holds the focus on the member.
shifts the focus from a person to a new topic.
shifts the focus from a person to an activity.
establishes the focus of the group.
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
The life cycle theory articulated by Hersey and Blanchard suggests that effective leaders
emphasize
leaders must maintain their leadership style once it is chosen for a particular group.
a leader should start with a relational, supportive style.
a leader will be most effective in the long run by relying on his/her preferred style.
task orientation and/or relationship orientation, depending on the developmental level of the
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