Organizational Leadership Chapter 11

Which of the following is a common reason that leaders avoid delegation?

Subordinates are too busy

According to the Rocket Model, which of the following would LEAST likely build buy-in?

Exhibiting a high level of personal communication

When giving performance feedback privately to a subordinate, what should a leader most likely emphasize?

Positive behaviors and results

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of the Rocket Model of Team Effectiveness?

Vision

What is the first step in the coaching model developed by Peterson and Hicks?

Establishing a relationship based on trust

What is the first step of effective delegation?

Deciding on what activity to hand over

Which of the following would LEAST likely improve a leader's feedback skills?

Being critical

Which statement about delegation is most likely FALSE?

Delegation is an overused management option that frustrates most followers.

Goals are most effective when they are:

challenging

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.

The first requirement for a team intervention to be successful is:

raising awareness about how teams really work.

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.

What should a coach most likely do to help a follower stick to a development plan?

Schedule regular reflection sessions

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about feedback?

Feedback should focus on facts rather than inferences

How does delegation most likely strengthen the organization?

By stimulating innovation

According to the Rocket Model, the first step to building high-performing teams is to:

identify the constituencies affecting the team

When delegating an assignment, which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to address?

How does the task relate to industry standards

The power component of the Rocket Model most likely relates to a team's:

resources

Teams with high levels of morale most likely:

handle interpersonal conflict effectively

It is most likely important to have specific goals for the purpose of:

measuring progress