MGT 18 Final Review – Questions With Factual
Solutions
1. Coach K on the Duke Basketball program, his leadership beliefs and how he
keeps the program strong (Sitkin & Hackman) Correct Answer -
Leadership:
Leader should adjust to who the team is. Do different things depending on
their capabilities. Develop team while not changing who they are. Secure
being a leader then share leadership and empower others.
Developing Character:
Keep natural playing and strengths while learning how to be leader. Shouldn't
drown out someone's ability.
Leadership is Plural:
Develop senior experienced leaders but don't stifle freshman who has great
leadership qualities.
Characteristics in a Team Member:
Has character, listening, and willing to learn.
Dealing with the Star Player:
Be best player's best friend. Be friend and motivate star while helping him
produce. Important because star can create environment that conducts
success by removing totem pole and treat everyone with respect and
importance.
Dealing with Derailers:
Don't kick him off.
Standards not rules:
Don't have rules. Make standards that are owned by the team. What do you
guys believe in?
Two things in a bureaucracy that blocks good ideas:
- To think that we never done that before so why should we do it now
- It would cost too much since we don't have money
, What is said about getting to Know a Team:
Understand the dynamics. Pay attention to context and ask what is bothering
them. Demonstrate concern
As a Leader Tips:
Create atmosphere of success and bring it to team. Be balanced, clear headed,
don't bring in personal stuff. No irritants. Stay fresh. Learn to listen, see, and
feel. Allow yourself to see other's visions and talk to people. Clear conscience.
Pillars of active health, faith, and family.
Importance of Being with Other Leaders:
Get involved with other leaders and see natural leadership, international
thinking, and forces you to think differently.
Most Important as a Leader:
Be yourself. Figure what you want to teach and use own personality and
2. Siebdrat and colleagues' research on virtual teams Correct Answer -
Key Idea:
With appropriate processes, dispersed teams can significantly out perform
their co-located counterparts
Benefits of Dispersion:
- flexibility
- expanded interaction world-wide
- access to best and diverse global talent
- significantly reduce real estate costs
Drawbacks of Dispersion:
- Language, Cultural,
- Difficulties establishing "common ground",
- Fewer synchronous face-to-face interactions,
- Good teamwork more difficult to achieve
2 team processes and which one is more critical for performance:
(1) Task related (this one)
(2) Socio-emotional
- Make sure team is committing to the goal
- Better relationships means better conflict management
Solutions
1. Coach K on the Duke Basketball program, his leadership beliefs and how he
keeps the program strong (Sitkin & Hackman) Correct Answer -
Leadership:
Leader should adjust to who the team is. Do different things depending on
their capabilities. Develop team while not changing who they are. Secure
being a leader then share leadership and empower others.
Developing Character:
Keep natural playing and strengths while learning how to be leader. Shouldn't
drown out someone's ability.
Leadership is Plural:
Develop senior experienced leaders but don't stifle freshman who has great
leadership qualities.
Characteristics in a Team Member:
Has character, listening, and willing to learn.
Dealing with the Star Player:
Be best player's best friend. Be friend and motivate star while helping him
produce. Important because star can create environment that conducts
success by removing totem pole and treat everyone with respect and
importance.
Dealing with Derailers:
Don't kick him off.
Standards not rules:
Don't have rules. Make standards that are owned by the team. What do you
guys believe in?
Two things in a bureaucracy that blocks good ideas:
- To think that we never done that before so why should we do it now
- It would cost too much since we don't have money
, What is said about getting to Know a Team:
Understand the dynamics. Pay attention to context and ask what is bothering
them. Demonstrate concern
As a Leader Tips:
Create atmosphere of success and bring it to team. Be balanced, clear headed,
don't bring in personal stuff. No irritants. Stay fresh. Learn to listen, see, and
feel. Allow yourself to see other's visions and talk to people. Clear conscience.
Pillars of active health, faith, and family.
Importance of Being with Other Leaders:
Get involved with other leaders and see natural leadership, international
thinking, and forces you to think differently.
Most Important as a Leader:
Be yourself. Figure what you want to teach and use own personality and
2. Siebdrat and colleagues' research on virtual teams Correct Answer -
Key Idea:
With appropriate processes, dispersed teams can significantly out perform
their co-located counterparts
Benefits of Dispersion:
- flexibility
- expanded interaction world-wide
- access to best and diverse global talent
- significantly reduce real estate costs
Drawbacks of Dispersion:
- Language, Cultural,
- Difficulties establishing "common ground",
- Fewer synchronous face-to-face interactions,
- Good teamwork more difficult to achieve
2 team processes and which one is more critical for performance:
(1) Task related (this one)
(2) Socio-emotional
- Make sure team is committing to the goal
- Better relationships means better conflict management
