SPMT 230 Exam 1 Questions and Answers

SPMT 230 Exam 1




High Profile Leader - Answer -an example of this leader would be a coach, GM, or elected official



Low Profile Leader - Answer -an example of this leader would be someone in Big Brothers-Big Sisters



Avoidance - Answer -(Leadership Personality Style)

appropriate when the conflict is inconsequential or something else is more important at that particular
time.

- micro-manage = most disliked in sports

- good for small conflicts



Competition - Answer -(Leadership Personality Style)

appropriate in times of emergency, or sporting events

ex) Michael Jordan



Accomodation - Answer -(Leadership Personality Style)

appropriate when someone was wronged and the relationship needs to be repaired

ex) Pete Carrol (players coach)

- willing to listen to concern

- downside: easy to be taken advantage of

, Compromise - Answer -(Leadership Personality Style)

appropriate when neither parties have strong self concerns or concerns for others

- very good listeners

- has an open mind

- BLEND OF COMPETITIVE/ACCCOMODATING STYLE

- great style for a GM or AD

- downside: only works if those you are leading are willing to compromise



Collaboration - Answer -(Leadership Personality Style)

characterized by high assertiveness and a value in the substance of conflict, indicates a high desire to be
cooperative and attentive to the relationship

- excellent communicators

- good listeners

- high empathy

- Downside: Burnout



true - Answer -(t/f)

successful leaders are able to use all 5 styles of leadership at the appropriate times



Trait - Answer -a distinguishing quality of an individual, which is often inherited

- default leadership style



Trait Theory - Answer -(Leadership Theory)

theory that follows the belief that "leaders are born, not made."



Behavior Approach Theory - Answer -(Leadership Theory)

1930's