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The use of interpersonal power to modify the actions and attitudes of members is an example of which of the following? |
| | A) | Legitimacy |
| | B) | Influence |
| | C) | Rewarding |
| | D) | Punishment |
| | E) | Affection |
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Which of the following is not one of the five sources of interpersonal power? |
| | A) | Legitimate |
| | B) | Reward |
| | C) | Punishment |
| | D) | Expert |
| | E) | Friend |
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The degree of control a leader can have over information is an example of which of the following types of power? |
| | A) | Ecological |
| | B) | Legitimate |
| | C) | Reward |
| | D) | Information |
| | E) | Expert |
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Control over the physical environment of the group is an example of which type of power? |
| | A) | Ecological |
| | B) | Legitimate |
| | C) | Reward |
| | D) | Information |
| | E) | Expert |
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Any person in the group who uses interpersonal influence to help the group achieve its goals is an example of |
| | A) | Power |
| | B) | Friendship |
| | C) | Connection |
| | D) | Closeness |
| | E) | Leader |
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During the team's first meeting, the owner of the company approached the members and informed them that Lindsay would serve as the leader. She would be responsible for chairing the team meetings and establishing the agenda. When Lindsay is given this formal leadership position for the team, which type of power would she have over the other group members? |
| | A) | Legitimate power |
| | B) | Reward power |
| | C) | Expert power |
| | D) | Referent power |
| | E) | Punishment power |
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Which of the following types of power would you possess if your power in the group comes from the knowledge or skill that you provide to help the group become successful at its task? |
| | A) | Legitimate power |
| | B) | Reward power |
| | C) | Expert power |
| | D) | Referent power |
| | E) | Punishment power |
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Jonathan enjoyed working with his new supervisor because she treated him well and always asked for his advice regarding important group decisions. As a result, Jonathan went out of his way to be productive because he wanted his supervisor to continue to like him and seek his advice. Which type of power is Jonathan inferring on his supervisor if he continues to work to please her? |
| | A) | Legitimate power |
| | B) | Reward power |
| | C) | Expert power |
| | D) | Referent power |
| | E) | Punishment power |
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A group member who starts out at the same level as other group members and is able to eventually assume a leadership position within the group is described as which of the following types of leader: |
| | A) | Autocratic |
| | B) | Emergent |
| | C) | Designated |
| | D) | Formal |
| | E) | Democratic |
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Leaders that are effective only when group members are motivated experts on the task or topic at hand are described as: |
| | A) | Legitimate |
| | B) | Laissez-faire |
| | C) | Autocratic |
| | D) | Technical |
| | E) | Democratic |
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The most innovative, committed, and satisfied group members typically have which type of leader? |
| | A) | Legitimate |
| | B) | Laissez-faire |
| | C) | Autocratic |
| | D) | Technical |
| | E) | Democratic |
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This conceptual approach to leadership operates under the assumption that each group member should fulfill the needed functions for the group. |
| | A) | Situational |
| | B) | Structural |
| | C) | Functional |
| | D) | Distributed |
| | E) | Normative |
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Erin was serving as the leader for a team of inexperienced group members who did not have the necessary information and expertise to successfully complete the task they faced. According to Hersey and Blanchard's model of situation leadership, which of the following leadership approaches would you suggest Erin assume with her team members? |
| | A) | Delegating |
| | B) | Telling |
| | C) | Yelling |
| | D) | Participating |
| | E) | Selling |
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Leaders who promote group member enthusiasm and provide the guidance necessary to complete the task are using which type of leadership style? |
| | A) | Delegating |
| | B) | Telling |
| | C) | Yelling |
| | D) | Participating |
| | E) | Selling |
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In Hersey and Blanchard's model of situation leadership, which of the following styles is also reflective of a democratic leadership orientation? |
| | A) | Delegating |
| | B) | Telling |
| | C) | Yelling |
| | D) | Participating |
| | E) | Selling |
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These leadership responsibilities and duties include planning and performing follow-up after meetings. |
| | A) | Developing the group |
| | B) | Controlling group members performing administrative duties |
| | C) | Managing he written communication |
| | D) | Leading group discussion |
| | E) | Performing administrative duties |
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In producing equality in group member participation, leaders should: |
| | A) | Make a statement or ask a question after each person in the group has said something |
| | B) | Take a position during arguments |
| | C) | Answer questions of interpretation thoroughly |
| | D) | Control dominating speakers |
| | E) | Address comments to specific individuals in the group |
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To effectively develop teamwork and promote cooperation among group members, leaders should: |
| | A) | Ignore and avoid any hidden agendas that group members might have |
| | B) | Use "I" and "you" language to distinguish between leaders and followers |
| | C) | Share a laugh or joke with the group |
| | D) | Keep the group on task at all times |
| | E) | Always use a collaborative approach to conflict management |
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Effectively encouraging distributed leadership in group requires: |
| | A) | Focusing on social relationships among group members |
| | B) | Displaying consistent behaviors, fulfilling the same functions in all groups |
| | C) | Using ambiguous language to promote group unity |
| | D) | Analyzing the needs of the group |
| | E) | Actively listening rather than actively participating |
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The ethical guidelines for group leaders include: |
| | A) | Establish clear policies that all group members are expected to follow |
| | B) | Place concern for your own personal goals ahead of concern for the group's goals |
| | C) | Treat other group members with respect only after they have earned that respect |
| | D) | Violate the group's rules when necessary to achieve the group's goals |
| | E) | Send deceptive messages when it will help the group complete its tasks |
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