Identify a true statement about goal setting.
Follower participation in goal setting often leads to higher levels of commitment and performance if the leader is perceived to be incompetent.
It is most likely important to have specific goals for the purpose of
Measuring progress
Which of the following statements about feedback is most likely false?
Research shows that subordinates believe their leaders give more feedback than their leaders think they do.
Which of the following would least likely improve a leader's feedback skills?
Being critical
Identify a true statement about providing constructive feedback.
An issue related to impressions and evaluative feedback concerns the distinction between job-related feedback and more discretionary feedback.
The first requirement for a team intervention to be successful is
raising awareness about how teams really work.
Which of the following is not one of the components of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness?
Vision
In the context of the Rocket Model, a critical first step to building a high-performing team is to
Gain alignment on team context
Based on the norms component of the Rocket Model, which statement is most likely false?
Leaders should address norms before discussing the context or mission components.
In the context of the Rocket Model, which of the following is a way team leaders are most likely to build buy-in?
By developing a compelling team vision
In the context of the Rocket Model, which of the following is most likely true of the power component?
It concerns the decision-making latitude and resources a team has to accomplish its goals.
Teams with high levels of morale most likely
handle interpersonal conflict effectively
Which statement about delegation is most likely false?
Delegation is an overused management option that frustrates most followers.
Which of the following statements is most likely true of delegation.
Leaders may feel threatened when delegating an important task because it reduces direct personal control over the work.
In the context of delegation, a common reason why a leader avoids delegating a task is that the
task is a source of power or prestige.
In the context of the principles of effective delegation, which of the following is the first step of deciding what to delegate?
identifying all the present activities
Which of the following statements best exemplifies effective delegation?
A leader must give subordinates the freedom to make certain kinds of mistakes.
When giving performance feedback privately to a subordinate, what should a leader most likely emphasize?
positive behaviors and results
According to Peterson and Hicks, which of the following is the first step in informal coaching?
establishing a relationship based on trust
What should a coach most likely do to help a follower stick to a development plan?
schedule regular reflection sessions