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One of the hardest jobs of a designated leader is recognizng that there is a: |
| | A) | diversity in leadership |
| | B) | problem |
| | C) | group dynamic |
| | D) | perception of leadership |
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The leadership duties discussed in Chapter 10 and used to guide performance in groups are for which group members? |
| | A) | the designated leader |
| | B) | the emerging leader |
| | C) | the designated leader and the emerging leader |
| | D) | the designated leader and all members of a group |
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The best a leader can do is to observe what functions are not being performed by a segment of the group and enable this part to accomplish them or, if necessary, perform them. This is the concept of: |
| | A) | the leader as completer |
| | B) | the emerging leader |
| | C) | the designated leader |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Distributed leadership refers to: |
| | A) | a model that proposes leadership be distributed on a rotating basis among group members |
| | B) | a model that proposes every member of the group is ultimately responsible for the group |
| | C) | a model that proposes groups function best without a leader |
| | D) | a model that proposes the authority organization distribute leadership in groups on the basis of hierarchy |
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Which of the following contingencies optimizes a person's leadership style? |
| | A) | group purpose and goals |
| | B) | member expectations |
| | C) | member skills and maturity |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Research shows that a designated leader will be expected to perform which of the following service categories? |
| | A) | administrative duties |
| | B) | discussion coordination |
| | C) | group development |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The document that describes the purpose of the group, its specific charge, its area of freedom, membership, what output the group must produce, and other key information is a(n): |
| | A) | group plan |
| | B) | agenda |
| | C) | charter |
| | D) | resolution |
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Whose responsibility is it to notify members of the purpose, the time, and place of the meeting, as well as any other necessary preparations required before the meeting will take place? |
| | A) | the group secretary |
| | B) | the group social chair |
| | C) | a designated staff person |
| | D) | the designated leader |
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Which of the following activities should be peformed after the group has met? |
| | A) | writing the minutes |
| | B) | coordinating activities with outside groups and interests |
| | C) | making sure the group's reports get to the right groups and individuals |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The person who serves as a spokesperson for the group to other groups or to the parent organization is a: |
| | A) | designated leader |
| | B) | liaison |
| | C) | emerging leader |
| | D) | public relations chair |
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The official summary record of the important content of meetings, especially the decisions, are the: |
| | A) | personal notes |
| | B) | meeting notices |
| | C) | minutes |
| | D) | agendas |
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The meeting notice is sent to members prior to the meeting and should include: |
| | A) | the who or what |
| | B) | the where and when |
| | C) | the why |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The list of items of business, topics, and other matters in the sequence they will be considered during the meeting is the: |
| | A) | meeting notice |
| | B) | group record |
| | C) | agenda |
| | D) | charter |
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Leaders of virtual teams are responsible for the same administrative functions as leaders of face-to-face teams, but the duties are carried out: |
| | A) | when the group occasionally meets face-to-face |
| | B) | as a follow-up to the meeting |
| | C) | before the meeting |
| | D) | electronically |
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What should a leader do to set the stage for the meeting? |
| | A) | briefly engage in opening remarks |
| | B) | pound the gavel to get members' attention |
| | C) | get right to the first item on the agenda |
| | D) | attend to the minutes from the previous meeting |
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Statements such as: "How will this help us achieve our goal?" or "What does that have to do with what we were discussing? are useful for: |
| | A) | focusing group attention on a specific agenda item |
| | B) | bringing the group discussion back on track |
| | C) | making sure that all members have an opportunity to speak |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The designated leader places a new topic brought up by a member during the meeting on a separate flip chart, board, or piece of note paper for consideration later. This is called placing off-topic items in the: |
| | A) | temporary agenda |
| | B) | "to do" file |
| | C) | "new business" agenda item |
| | D) | parking lot |
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Designated leaders can achieve closure on the current issue, allowing a smooth transition from one topic or agenda item to the next, by ___________ what the group has decided or concluded. |
| | A) | summarizing |
| | B) | questioning |
| | C) | managing |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The designated leader is responsible for making sure each member has an equal opportunity to speak during meetings. Suggested tactics include: |
| | A) | addressing comments and questions to the group rather than to individuals |
| | B) | listening with interest to what an infrequent speaker says |
| | C) | remaining neutral during arguments |
| | D) | all of the above |
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When group leaders encourage the group to search for more alternatives and to brainstorm, they are stimulating what type of thinking? |
| | A) | critical |
| | B) | argumentative |
| | C) | expansive |
| | D) | creative |
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