The Art Of Leadership 6th Edition By George Manning – Test Bank

Chapter 11 The Team Concept

1) In the context of the stages in the life of a group, ________ incorporates all the discomfort and apprehension found in any new social situation.
A) forming
B) storming
C) norming
D) performing

Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 11-01 Describe the characteristics of a high-performance group.
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2) Which of the following is a major issue in stage II in the life of a group?
A) Development of trust
B) Increased conflict from power struggles for influence
C) Development of norms for resolving differences
D) Monitoring and taking pride in group accomplishments

Answer: B
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 11-01 Describe the characteristics of a high-performance group.
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3) Which of the following is a major issue in stage III in the life of a group?
A) Development of trust
B) Increased conflict from power struggles for influence
C) Development of norms for resolving differences
D) Monitoring and taking pride in group accomplishments

Answer: C
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 11-01 Describe the characteristics of a high-performance group.
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4) Which of the following is a major issue in stage IV in the life of a group?
A) Development of trust
B) Increased conflict from power struggles for influence
C) Development of norms for team member behavior
D) Monitoring and taking pride in group accomplishments

Answer: D
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 11-01 Describe the characteristics of a high-performance group.
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5) Behavior of members in a group in stage IV of its life is characterized by
A) the search for structure.
B) confrontation with the leader.
C) power struggle to affiliation.
D) active resolution of conflict.

Answer: D
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 11-01 Describe the characteristics of a high-performance group.
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6) The ________ style of problem solving involves observing, recording facts, and identifying alternatives.
A) Darwin
B) Einstein
C) Socrates
D) Ford

Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 11-03 Know what the leader can do to develop communication, teamwork, and a one-team attitude.
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7) The ________ style of problem solving focuses on deeds and actions more than contemplation and ideas.
A) Darwin
B) Einstein
C) Socrates
D) Ford

Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 11-03 Know what the leader can do to develop communication, teamwork, and a one-team attitude.
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8) Fully functioning groups are characterized by
A) clear mission, informal atmosphere, lots of discussion.
B) active listening, trust/openness, disagreement.
C) issue-oriented criticism.
D) effective leadership, shared values.
E) all of these.

Answer: E
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 11-01 Describe the characteristics of a high-performance group.
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9) Positive group member roles include
A) encourager, clarifier, harmonizer.
B) idea generator, ignition key, standard setter.
C) detail specialist.
D) all of these.
E) none of these.

Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 11-02 Demonstrate and reinforce positive versus negative group member roles.
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10) Group member roles that reduce group success are
A) ego tripper, negative artist.
B) above-it-all person, aggressor.
C) jokester, avoider.
D) all of these.
E) none of these.

Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 11-02 Demonstrate and reinforce positive versus negative group member roles.
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