BU 502
Leadership & Team Dynamics
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which leadership theory emphasizes the role
of situational factors in shaping leaders' actions?
a) Trait theory
b) Behavioral theory
c) Contingency theory
d) Transformational theory
Correct Answer: c) Contingency theory
Rationale: Contingency theory posits that the effectiveness of a
leadership style is contingent on the setting and other situational
factors.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ leadership is a style that focuses
on inspiring and motivating team members to achieve high levels
of performance.
Correct Answer: Transformational
Rationale: Transformational leadership seeks to inspire and
motivate workers by creating a vision of a future that is appealing
and motivating.
3. True/False: Transactional leaders are primarily concerned with
maintaining the normal flow of operations.
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, Correct Answer: True
Rationale: Transactional leadership is a style focused on
supervision, organization, and performance; routine management
is a central aspect of this style.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Effective team
dynamics are characterized by:
a) Clear communication
b) Defined roles and responsibilities
c) Individual accountability
d) Frequent conflict
Correct Answers: a) Clear communication, b) Defined roles
and responsibilities, c) Individual accountability
Rationale: Clear communication, defined roles, and individual
accountability are essential for effective team dynamics, while
frequent conflict is generally detrimental.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of team dynamics, the 'forming'
stage of Tuckman's model is characterized by:
a) High levels of conflict
b) Team orientation
c) Strong team cohesion
d) Performance optimization
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, Correct Answer: b) Team orientation
Rationale: The 'forming' stage involves team members getting to
know each other and beginning to understand the team's
objectives.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The _________ bias is a tendency to attribute
one's successes to personal characteristics and failures to external
factors.
Correct Answer: self-serving
Rationale: The self-serving bias can hinder a leader's ability to
learn from mistakes by not acknowledging personal responsibility
for failures.
7. True/False: Cross-functional teams are composed of members
from the same department or functional area.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Cross-functional teams are made up of members
from different departments or areas of expertise, allowing for
diverse perspectives.
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following are typically
considered functions of a leader? Select all that apply.
a) Setting vision and direction
b) Resolving team conflicts
©2024/2025
Leadership & Team Dynamics
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which leadership theory emphasizes the role
of situational factors in shaping leaders' actions?
a) Trait theory
b) Behavioral theory
c) Contingency theory
d) Transformational theory
Correct Answer: c) Contingency theory
Rationale: Contingency theory posits that the effectiveness of a
leadership style is contingent on the setting and other situational
factors.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ leadership is a style that focuses
on inspiring and motivating team members to achieve high levels
of performance.
Correct Answer: Transformational
Rationale: Transformational leadership seeks to inspire and
motivate workers by creating a vision of a future that is appealing
and motivating.
3. True/False: Transactional leaders are primarily concerned with
maintaining the normal flow of operations.
©2024/2025
, Correct Answer: True
Rationale: Transactional leadership is a style focused on
supervision, organization, and performance; routine management
is a central aspect of this style.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Effective team
dynamics are characterized by:
a) Clear communication
b) Defined roles and responsibilities
c) Individual accountability
d) Frequent conflict
Correct Answers: a) Clear communication, b) Defined roles
and responsibilities, c) Individual accountability
Rationale: Clear communication, defined roles, and individual
accountability are essential for effective team dynamics, while
frequent conflict is generally detrimental.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of team dynamics, the 'forming'
stage of Tuckman's model is characterized by:
a) High levels of conflict
b) Team orientation
c) Strong team cohesion
d) Performance optimization
©2024/2025
, Correct Answer: b) Team orientation
Rationale: The 'forming' stage involves team members getting to
know each other and beginning to understand the team's
objectives.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The _________ bias is a tendency to attribute
one's successes to personal characteristics and failures to external
factors.
Correct Answer: self-serving
Rationale: The self-serving bias can hinder a leader's ability to
learn from mistakes by not acknowledging personal responsibility
for failures.
7. True/False: Cross-functional teams are composed of members
from the same department or functional area.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Cross-functional teams are made up of members
from different departments or areas of expertise, allowing for
diverse perspectives.
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following are typically
considered functions of a leader? Select all that apply.
a) Setting vision and direction
b) Resolving team conflicts
©2024/2025
