Leadership and Team Development Quiz

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Which stage of team development involves team members debating the best strategy, leading to minor conflicts?

Forming
Storming (correct)
Norming
Adjourning

What is an example of functional conflict?

Members avoiding disagreements to maintain harmony
Lack of communication leading to confusion
Disagreements that lead to innovative marketing approaches (correct)
Team arguments that delay project deadlines

Which of the following is NOT a common team dysfunction?

Dysfunctional Conflict
Lack of Trust
Unclear Goals
Effective Communication (correct)

In which leadership style does a leader focus primarily on inspiring change and a vision?

Transformational Leadership (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which example illustrates a team dysfunction related to a lack of trust?

Members withhold information out of fear of criticism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a manager compared to a leader?

Process and systems management (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential element of the performing stage of team development?

Efficient collaboration towards goals (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leadership emphasizes setting aggressive goals and monitoring performance?

Transaction Leadership (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of transformational leadership?

Encouraging employees to innovate and challenge the status quo (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic defines ethical leadership?

Balancing fairness and integrity in decision-making (C) Signup and view all the answers

In transactional leadership, what do leaders primarily focus on?

Exchanging performance for rewards (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing cultural training in overcoming communication barriers?

To enhance understanding of diverse perspectives and reduce misunderstandings (B) Signup and view all the answers

Active listening requires leaders to prioritize which of the following?

Understanding the message before replying (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is characterized by adjusting approaches based on the situation and employee experience?

Situational Leadership (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an effective way to maintain connections in a professional network?

Sending periodic holiday greetings to contacts (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the communication process, what comes directly after the message is encoded?

Channel (C) Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes motivation according to the content provided?

Psychological processes that arouse and direct goal-oriented behavior (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the needs described in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Management Needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is considered a hygiene factor?

Salary and benefits (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which need in McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory is characterized by a desire to influence others?

Power (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does motivation typically impact organizational productivity?

Organizations with motivated employees report about 50% higher productivity. (D) Signup and view all the answers

An example of a motivator in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory would be:

Recognition and achievement (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the esteem need in Maslow's Hierarchy?

Recognition through performance awards (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which example illustrates the achievement need from McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory?

A salesperson setting aggressive targets to outperform peers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Transactional Leadership

Leadership based on exchanging rewards for performance.

Transformational Leadership

Leadership focused on vision and innovation.