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Important concepts in small group communication are leadership and leader. Leadership relates to a ___________, while a leader is a ___________. |
| | A) | concept; theory |
| | B) | cultural trait; behavior |
| | C) | process; person |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Human communication that modifies the attitudes and behaviors of others in order to meet group goals and needs is the definition of: |
| | A) | leadership |
| | B) | a leader |
| | C) | group goals |
| | D) | group dynamics |
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Which of the following has been identified as a source of power in leadership? |
| | A) | reward |
| | B) | punishment |
| | C) | legitimate referent |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Legitimate power in leadership stems from: |
| | A) | organizational authority |
| | B) | a role acknowledged by the followers |
| | C) | leadership skills |
| | D) | identification with other leaders |
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What is referent power in leadership? |
| | A) | power that stems from a person's leadership skills |
| | B) | power that is designated by an organizational authority |
| | C) | power that group members acknowledge because of special circumstances |
| | D) | power that is based on attraction or identification with another person |
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The more leaders are admired and respected, the more members ___________ their behavior. |
| | A) | resent |
| | B) | admire |
| | C) | imitate |
| | D) | endorse |
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Which source of power comes from what others believe a member knows or can do? |
| | A) | expert power |
| | B) | referent power |
| | C) | legitimate power |
| | D) | designated power |
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A person in a group that is elected or appointed to a leadership position is called a: |
| | A) | leader |
| | B) | designated leader |
| | C) | referent leader |
| | D) | expert leader |
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The advantage in small groups with a designated leader is: |
| | A) | having someone in the group delineate power among members |
| | B) | having someone in the group available to answer to the organization |
| | C) | having someone in the group to coordinate the flow of communication and the work of members |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The process whereby one individual who starts out on an equal basis with other members but who emerges to be perceived as the group's leader is: |
| | A) | leadership emergence |
| | B) | leadership designation |
| | C) | leadership reference |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Which of the following is a trait of self-monitoring in terms of leadership? |
| | A) | sensitivity to contextual cues |
| | B) | social perception |
| | C) | ability to respond flexibly in a given situation |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Which of the following traits of verbal style is associated with leadership emergence? |
| | A) | idea giving |
| | B) | low in stating opinions |
| | C) | knowledgeable about the group's task |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The examination of characteristics relating to leadership, such as enthusiasm, verbal skills, creativity, critical thinking ability, and self-confidence, is referred to as a: |
| | A) | traits approach |
| | B) | communication approach |
| | C) | styles approach |
| | D) | situational approach |
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Appropriate leader behaviors in a group are shaped by the ___________ of the group. |
| | A) | traits |
| | B) | needs |
| | C) | behavior |
| | D) | style |
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Which of the following approaches to the examination of leadership focuses on the pattern of behaviors a leader exhibits in a group? |
| | A) | trait approach |
| | B) | behavior approach |
| | C) | communication approach |
| | D) | styles approach |
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Which of the following types of leaders encourages members to participate in group decisions, including policy-making decisions? |
| | A) | autocratic leaders |
| | B) | democratic leaders |
| | C) | laissez-faire |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Which of the following types of leader is most likely to say whatever the group does is fine with him or her? |
| | A) | laissez-faire leaders |
| | B) | democratic leaders |
| | C) | autocratic leaders |
| | D) | designated leaders |
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Which of the following assumptions is characteristic of contingency approaches to leadership? |
| | A) | Group situations vary with different situations, requiring different leadership styles. |
| | B) | Members' skills and experience will affect the type of leadership likely to be effective. |
| | C) | Cultural values will affect the type of leadership likely to be effective. |
| | D) | all of the above |
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According to Fieldler's contingency theory, which of the following factors is most related to appropriate leader behaviors? |
| | A) | leader-member relations |
| | B) | task structure |
| | C) | strength of leader position power |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Which of the following is not considered to be an effective communicative competency for discussion leaders? |
| | A) | Effective group leaders inspire team members' confidence in themselves. |
| | B) | Effective group leaders express individual-centered concern. |
| | C) | Effective group leaders respect and support others. |
| | D) | Effective group leaders promote celebration of diversity and sensitive diversity management. |
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