UCSB COMM 1 FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
coercive power Correct Ans-- stems from a person's ability to threaten or harm others
- ex: a dictator that keeps his people under threat of violence or economic hardship or a boss
that threatens to dock or demote employees
reward power Correct Ans-- derives from an individual's capacity to provide rewards
- ex: boss offers a paid day off if the office works late for three nights
expert power Correct Ans-- comes from the information or knowledge that a leader
possesses
- ex: a shark-hunting expert would be considered more powerful than a lifeguard when trying to
catch the shark in Jaws
referent power Correct Ans-- stems from the admiration, respect, or affection that followers
have for a leader
- ex: Lady Gaga and her Little Monsters
directive leader Correct Ans-- focuses on the group's tasks and controls the group's
communication by conveying specific instructions to members
- ex: Ray Holt instructs the 99 to do paperwork or get a criminal
,supportive leader Correct Ans-- attends to group members' emotional and relational needs
- ex: Tim Gunn on Project Runway helps designers visualize their designs and talk about their
frustrations
participative leader Correct Ans-- views group members as equals, welcomes their opinions,
summarizes points that have been made, and identifies problems that need discussion rather
than dictating solutions
-ex: online topic forums and blogs are moderated by these
laissez-faire leader Correct Ans-- some call them "hands-off" or delegating leader
- trusts that giving up some degree of power or control and gives that power to team members
to handle their own responsibility
ex: Ron Swanson does as little as possible and just checks up on the team - Leslie does all the
work
achievement-oriented leader Correct Ans-- sets challenging goals and communicates high
expectations and standards to members
- works best with highly skilled and eager workers
- ex: Leslie Knope for sure
visionary leaders Correct Ans-- envision the long range future
- able to picture a new or different reality from what currently exists and consider the bigger,
long-range picture of the group's or organization's future
, charismatic leaders Correct Ans-- vibrant, likable communicators who generate a positive
image among their followers
- use an engaging personality and dynamic communication style
- ex: principal at school
transformative leaders Correct Ans-- see change, adaptation, and growth as the means for
groups and organizations to survive
- have AND convey that vision
- energize others and make real changes
- ex: MLK Jr., Ghandi, etc.
bullying Correct Ans-- unethical leadership uses this
- the use of aggressive tactics
Machiavellianism Correct Ans-leadership by manipulation
groupthink Correct Ans-- occurs when members avoid challenging the group's ideas or
decisions due to extreme cohesiveness
- refusing to critically examine ideas, analyze proposals, or test solutions from extreme unity
- ex: not revising your group project
SOLUTIONS
coercive power Correct Ans-- stems from a person's ability to threaten or harm others
- ex: a dictator that keeps his people under threat of violence or economic hardship or a boss
that threatens to dock or demote employees
reward power Correct Ans-- derives from an individual's capacity to provide rewards
- ex: boss offers a paid day off if the office works late for three nights
expert power Correct Ans-- comes from the information or knowledge that a leader
possesses
- ex: a shark-hunting expert would be considered more powerful than a lifeguard when trying to
catch the shark in Jaws
referent power Correct Ans-- stems from the admiration, respect, or affection that followers
have for a leader
- ex: Lady Gaga and her Little Monsters
directive leader Correct Ans-- focuses on the group's tasks and controls the group's
communication by conveying specific instructions to members
- ex: Ray Holt instructs the 99 to do paperwork or get a criminal
,supportive leader Correct Ans-- attends to group members' emotional and relational needs
- ex: Tim Gunn on Project Runway helps designers visualize their designs and talk about their
frustrations
participative leader Correct Ans-- views group members as equals, welcomes their opinions,
summarizes points that have been made, and identifies problems that need discussion rather
than dictating solutions
-ex: online topic forums and blogs are moderated by these
laissez-faire leader Correct Ans-- some call them "hands-off" or delegating leader
- trusts that giving up some degree of power or control and gives that power to team members
to handle their own responsibility
ex: Ron Swanson does as little as possible and just checks up on the team - Leslie does all the
work
achievement-oriented leader Correct Ans-- sets challenging goals and communicates high
expectations and standards to members
- works best with highly skilled and eager workers
- ex: Leslie Knope for sure
visionary leaders Correct Ans-- envision the long range future
- able to picture a new or different reality from what currently exists and consider the bigger,
long-range picture of the group's or organization's future
, charismatic leaders Correct Ans-- vibrant, likable communicators who generate a positive
image among their followers
- use an engaging personality and dynamic communication style
- ex: principal at school
transformative leaders Correct Ans-- see change, adaptation, and growth as the means for
groups and organizations to survive
- have AND convey that vision
- energize others and make real changes
- ex: MLK Jr., Ghandi, etc.
bullying Correct Ans-- unethical leadership uses this
- the use of aggressive tactics
Machiavellianism Correct Ans-leadership by manipulation
groupthink Correct Ans-- occurs when members avoid challenging the group's ideas or
decisions due to extreme cohesiveness
- refusing to critically examine ideas, analyze proposals, or test solutions from extreme unity
- ex: not revising your group project
