MSM 6633 MIDTERM EXAM WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following terms/concepts is described as a set of prescriptions that define
the behaviors required of an individual member who occupies a certain position in the
team? - Answer- Roles
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to increase cohesion that is listed in the
text? - Answer- Encouraging team excellence
Which of the following is the condition for team success that emphasizes the belief that
the team can accomplish assigned goals? - Answer- Trust
The keys to interpersonal success are which of the following? - Answer- Assertiveness,
Sociability, Sensitivity
Olivia believes that management is often about the little things. One of the little things
she does at every team meeting is that she asks everyone individually, "How was your
weekend?" "What are you looking forward to this week?" and "What is one way that I or
the team can make this week less burdensome?" In doing so, Olivia is: - Answer-
Enabling other to act
The difference between Primal and Resonant Leadership can be best described as: -
Answer- Primal leadership emphasizes emotional intelligence while Resonant
leadership focuses more on relationships with direct reports
________ is the factor of an ideal team climate that encourages team members to hold
each other accountable, give each other honest feedback, and engage in constructive
conflict to reach goals. - Answer- Task orientation
________ is described as the characteristics and attitudes that define a group's identity.
- Answer- Culture
______ is a theory of leadership that places strong emphasis on the relationship
between leaders and direct reports. - Answer- Resonant leadership
Ideal member characteristics of a team member include all of the following EXCEPT: -
Answer- Competitive and independent
, Alice just finished her first day on the job, and Cindy, the woman in the cubicle next to
her says, "Some of us are going to try a new Thai place on Main street if you want to
come!" Cindy's statement is an example of a: - Answer- Pairing statement
Which of the following is NOT one of the five practices of effective/exemplary leaders
identified in the text? - Answer- Focus on personal career and acheivement
Chapter 2 in the text discusses four degrees/levels of commitment demonstrated by
team members. Which of the following levels of commitment best describes members
who are physically present, but might be apathetic towards the work of the group? -
Answer- Disengagment
______ is the practice of effective/exemplary leaders to foster collaboration and trust. -
Answer- Enable others to act
_______ is an important concept in teams that includes self-awareness, social
awareness, self-management, and relationship management. - Answer- Emotional
intelligence
According to the text, an ideal team climate includes all of the following EXCEPT: -
Answer- Competition amongst team members
______ is the practice of effective/exemplary leaders to identify their core values. -
Answer- Model the way
The five bases of power include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer- Delegated way
In teams using a decentralized communication structure, members are engaged in
_________ when the propose their own views. - Answer- Advocacy
______ includes establishing credibility, finding common ground, and connecting
emotionally. - Answer- Persuading others
Which of the following is NOT one of the three conditions identified in the text for team
success? - Answer- Independence
Which of the following is not an Identity Marker as stated by Polzer (2003)? - Answer-
Physical gestures
As the team leader, Janice used meeting agendas and made sure each member knew
what was expected of them. In addition, she created a list of all the major tasks for the
project and assigned roles to each of her team members. What aspect of creating an
ideal team climate best describes Janice's actions? - Answer- Task orientation
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following terms/concepts is described as a set of prescriptions that define
the behaviors required of an individual member who occupies a certain position in the
team? - Answer- Roles
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to increase cohesion that is listed in the
text? - Answer- Encouraging team excellence
Which of the following is the condition for team success that emphasizes the belief that
the team can accomplish assigned goals? - Answer- Trust
The keys to interpersonal success are which of the following? - Answer- Assertiveness,
Sociability, Sensitivity
Olivia believes that management is often about the little things. One of the little things
she does at every team meeting is that she asks everyone individually, "How was your
weekend?" "What are you looking forward to this week?" and "What is one way that I or
the team can make this week less burdensome?" In doing so, Olivia is: - Answer-
Enabling other to act
The difference between Primal and Resonant Leadership can be best described as: -
Answer- Primal leadership emphasizes emotional intelligence while Resonant
leadership focuses more on relationships with direct reports
________ is the factor of an ideal team climate that encourages team members to hold
each other accountable, give each other honest feedback, and engage in constructive
conflict to reach goals. - Answer- Task orientation
________ is described as the characteristics and attitudes that define a group's identity.
- Answer- Culture
______ is a theory of leadership that places strong emphasis on the relationship
between leaders and direct reports. - Answer- Resonant leadership
Ideal member characteristics of a team member include all of the following EXCEPT: -
Answer- Competitive and independent
, Alice just finished her first day on the job, and Cindy, the woman in the cubicle next to
her says, "Some of us are going to try a new Thai place on Main street if you want to
come!" Cindy's statement is an example of a: - Answer- Pairing statement
Which of the following is NOT one of the five practices of effective/exemplary leaders
identified in the text? - Answer- Focus on personal career and acheivement
Chapter 2 in the text discusses four degrees/levels of commitment demonstrated by
team members. Which of the following levels of commitment best describes members
who are physically present, but might be apathetic towards the work of the group? -
Answer- Disengagment
______ is the practice of effective/exemplary leaders to foster collaboration and trust. -
Answer- Enable others to act
_______ is an important concept in teams that includes self-awareness, social
awareness, self-management, and relationship management. - Answer- Emotional
intelligence
According to the text, an ideal team climate includes all of the following EXCEPT: -
Answer- Competition amongst team members
______ is the practice of effective/exemplary leaders to identify their core values. -
Answer- Model the way
The five bases of power include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer- Delegated way
In teams using a decentralized communication structure, members are engaged in
_________ when the propose their own views. - Answer- Advocacy
______ includes establishing credibility, finding common ground, and connecting
emotionally. - Answer- Persuading others
Which of the following is NOT one of the three conditions identified in the text for team
success? - Answer- Independence
Which of the following is not an Identity Marker as stated by Polzer (2003)? - Answer-
Physical gestures
As the team leader, Janice used meeting agendas and made sure each member knew
what was expected of them. In addition, she created a list of all the major tasks for the
project and assigned roles to each of her team members. What aspect of creating an
ideal team climate best describes Janice's actions? - Answer- Task orientation
