Team Roles and Leadership Quiz

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Which team role is responsible for keeping track of attendance and preparing agendas?

Administrator (correct)
Initiator
Investigator
Motivator

The ___________ is responsible for allocating resources and ensuring deadlines are met.

coordinator

The Investigator is primarily responsible for encouraging team members and resolving conflicts.

False (B)

Which role involves actively participating in the practical execution of the team's work?

activator Signup and view all the answers

Match the team role with its primary function:

Initiator = Gets the team started and organizes initial steps. Motivator = Encourages team members and ensures their well-being. Investigator = Conducts research and gathers information. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary focus of a leader?

Decision-making and crisis management (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT a primary consideration when allocating roles within a team?

Individual's favorite color (A) Signup and view all the answers

It is always best for a leader to get bogged down in the details of a situation.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What ability is essential for a leader, especially when the situation is volatile or problematic?

the ability to step back and keep an eye on the bigger picture Signup and view all the answers

In smaller teams, members may be required to fulfill multiple roles.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential negative consequence of uncompensated weaknesses within a team?

Problems Signup and view all the answers

True leadership takes all other activities to a whole new level, and its primary focus is to do the _______ and crisis management.

decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Assigning __________ for each task helps to ensure that work is coordinated effectively within a team.

responsibility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a managerial function that can be handed over to someone else besides the leader?

Planning (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider overlapping strengths when allocating team roles?

To prevent potential conflict (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the first stage of team development?

Forming (C) Signup and view all the answers

The storming stage is characterized by complete agreement and harmony among team members.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

During which stage do team members test each other's roles?

Storming Signup and view all the answers

The most volatile stage of team development is known as ______.

storming Signup and view all the answers

Match the team development stage with its description:

Forming = Team members come together initially. Storming = Conflicts and disagreements arise as team members test roles. Signup and view all the answers

The success of a team is independent of the individual roles of its members.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What analysis is crucial before starting a team project to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats?

SWOT analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Absence, poor performance, or failing to meet deadlines create ______ and potentially hinder the team.

stress Signup and view all the answers

Which type of team dynamic theories are generally easier to apply to any team?

General theories (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of team dynamic theories?

To examine how team members pool resources, skills, and expertise to achieve a common goal. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a functional conflict?

A non-aggressive discussion stimulating creativity (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage is characterized by the team starting to gel and work towards a common goal?

Norming (D) Signup and view all the answers

Conflict always has a negative impact on a business.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the performing stage, productivity is independent of the cohesion of the group members.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name one common cause of conflict in a business environment.

Limited resources Signup and view all the answers

Addressing issues before they escalate is a key aspect of conflict ______.

management Signup and view all the answers

What typically occurs during the adjourning stage of team processes?

Disbanding Signup and view all the answers

During norming, unworkable ideas are ______ and an agreement is reached.

discarded Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conflict resolution steps with their descriptions:

Negotiation = Parties try to reach an agreement through discussion. Mediation = A neutral third party guides discussions. Arbitration = A neutral third party makes a legally binding decision. Conciliation = A neutral person facilitates communication. Signup and view all the answers

Which Belbin Team Role is described as outgoing, enthusiastic, and good at exploring opportunities?

Resource Investigator (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common occurrence after a successful adjourning stage?

A period of celebration and achievement reflection (A) Signup and view all the answers

Team briefing occurs during the performing stage where the leader allocates roles and specifies aims.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

A Teamworker is likely to cause friction within a team to encourage debate.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main activity that takes place during the 'performing' stage of team development?

Work Signup and view all the answers

Which Belbin role is responsible for clarifying goals and delegating effectively?

Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

In the norming stage, if there are several possible ideas, what happens?

One idea is prioritized and analyzed for viability. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A Plant is known for being creative, imaginative, and generating new ______.

ideas Signup and view all the answers

Which Belbin role is strategic, sees all options and judges accurately?

Monitor Evaluator (C) Signup and view all the answers

A Specialist is generally good at contributing on a broad range of topics.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which Belbin role thrives on pressure and has the drive to overcome obstacles?

Shaper Signup and view all the answers

An Implementer is practical and reliable, turning ideas into ______.

actions Signup and view all the answers

Which Belbin role is painstaking, conscientious, and searches out errors?

Completer Finisher (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the team role with its weakness:

Resource Investigator = Might be over-optimistic Teamworker = Can be indecisive Co-ordinator = Can be seen as manipulative Plant = Might ignore incidentals Signup and view all the answers

Who typically commissions a project and is often the CEO in the business?

Sponsor (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary role of a project manager?

Planning the project process (A) Signup and view all the answers

Projects are the same as normal work and do not have definable tasks.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible to all the stakeholders in the project management process?

Project Manager Signup and view all the answers

A Project Charter is unnecessary if all participants already agree.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The ________ are the beneficiaries of the project.

Clients Signup and view all the answers

What are the first 3 stages of the project life cycle?

Forming, Storming, Norming Signup and view all the answers

Match the stakeholder with their role in project management:

Sponsor = Commissions the project Suppliers = Provide resources Clients = Beneficiaries of the project Team Leaders = In charge of sub-sections of the project Signup and view all the answers

When extras and time are added to the original requirements it is called Project ______

Creep Signup and view all the answers

Match the project stage with its description:

Initiation Stage = The stage at which a project is started. Planning Stage = The stage at which a project is planned. Reporting Stage = The stage at which a project is evaluated. Signup and view all the answers

Which stakeholder benefits from a CSI initiative through a new school being built, but the funding comes from a donor?

Client (B) Signup and view all the answers

Smaller projects always take years to complete.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is in charge of sub-sections of the project and has teams under them to accomplish specific tasks?

Team Leaders (B) Signup and view all the answers

Leadership

The ability to make decisions and manage crises effectively.

Decision-Making

The process of making choices based on available information and analysis.