Chapter 9 Homework

Team

A group of engineers working on a project collaborate with each other for the group's success.

Teamwork

A team of scientist in a research project commit themselves to reach the goals set for the team.

b. Cooperation Theory

Alan, who believes in collaboration rather than competitiveness, refrains from using terms like subordinates and employees to address his team members. Also, he keeps urging his team not to abandon a teammate during times of crisis. With which of the following theories is Alan's style of leadership best associated? a. Greatman theory b. Cooperation theory c. Transformational leadership theory d. Charismatic leadership theory

consensus

Andrew insists on gathering opinions from individual members of his team to make the final decision on the recruitment policy of his department. This is an example of a _____ leadership style.

defining the team's mission.

As a starting point in developing teamwork among his team members, Michael decides to frame a statement which clearly states the specific goals and purposes of the team. In the context of actions leaders can take using their resources, Michael's action directly represents

Micromanagement

Emma, the leader of the marketing team of a company, closely watches all the activities of her team members.

Leadership Practice that Fosters Teamwork: c. Developing Group Emotional Intelligence e. Establishing a Climate of Trust f. Using a Consensus Leadership Style Leadership Practice that Impedes Teamwork: a. Engaging in Micromanagement b. Hogging Power and Making All Decisions d. Emphasizing Competition Rather than Collaboration

Fostering teamwork is well worth the leader's attention because teamwork is a major contributor to team success. Listed below are six strategies, classify each strategy as a practice that fosters teamwork or impedes teamwork by matching them to the category in which they belong. a. Engaging in Micromanagement b. Hogging Power and Making All Decisions c. Developing Group Emotional Intelligence d. Emphasizing Competition Rather than Collaboration e. Establishing a Climate of Trust f. Using a Consensus Leadership Style

a. Group A is the in-group, while group B is the out-group.

Josephine has delegated greater responsibilities to group A, consisting of three members who are considered closer to her, and lesser responsibilities to group B. Both the groups are part of her team. In this case, which of the following statements is true? a. Group A is the in-group, while group B is the out-group. b. Both the groups are considered in-groups because both are part of the same team. c. Group B is the in-group, while group A is the out-group. d. Both the groups are considered out-groups as they are separate entities within a team.

E-leadership

Kenneth communicates with his team in another country through email and instant messaging.

Cooperation Theory

Ralph ensures that his team members coordinate rather than compete with each other.

Leader-member Exchange Model

Ronald, a manager, gives four of the top performers in his team additional responsibilities.

Open-Book Management

The employees of a company receive regular emails about the company's strategies and financial progress.

intergroup leader.

The employees of both the marketing and operations department of an organization are asked to copy and mark their mails to Adrian, who is answerable to any flaw in the performance of these teams. In this case, Adrian is a(n):

outdoor training program.

The management students of a college are divided into five groups, and each group is taken out to a different site outside the college. The groups are then made to get involved in hiking and adventure racing. This is an example of a(n):

b. Keep track of the target at the end of each day. We must strive to meet the monthly target.

Which of the following statements made by a team manager is an example of self-disclosure? a. We need to plan for an employee get-together soon, as management has an announcement to make which I cannot reveal now. b. Keep track of the target at the end of each day. We must strive to meet the monthly target. c. I want all the employees of my team to improve their productivity, failing which they will have to be put under a strict performance improvement program. d. I am pressurized by my superior to achieve the target. So, please work toward it.

Intergroup Leadership

Ayben, the director of a company, coordinates the activities of several departments in the company.