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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an authoritarian leadership style?

Decentralized decision-making

Explanation

Authoritarian leadership typically centralizes decision-making.

Which leadership style emphasizes collaboration, shared decision-making, and empowerment of team members?

Democratic leadership

Explanation

Democratic leadership encourages participation and shared decision-making.

In a power struggle within a group, what is the term for the phenomenon where group members resist change and adhere to traditional norms and behaviors?

Status quo bias

Explanation

Status quo bias leads to resistance to change and adherence to existing norms.

What term describes the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone?

Social loafing

Explanation

Social loafing refers to reduced individual effort in group settings.

In a power struggle within a group, what is the term for the phenomenon where individuals conform to group norms to gain approval or avoid disapproval?

Conformity

Explanation

Conformity occurs when individuals adhere to group norms for acceptance.

In a group setting, what is the primary purpose of 'referent power'?

To influence based on charisma

Explanation

Referent power relies on personal charm and charisma for influence.

Which theory suggests that leaders are effective when their style matches the readiness and willingness of their followers?

Situational leadership theory

Explanation

Situational leadership theory emphasizes adapting leadership style to follower readiness.

What is the term used to describe a situation where group members conform to the majority's views, even if they do not agree with them?

Groupthink

Explanation

Groupthink involves conformity to group opinion, often sacrificing critical thinking.

What is the term for the tendency of a group to make more extreme decisions than the initial inclinations of its members?

Group polarization

Explanation

Group polarization leads groups to adopt more extreme positions than individual members initially held.

#10

Which type of power is based on one's ability to control valued rewards and punishments?

Coercive power

Explanation

Coercive power relies on the ability to administer rewards and punishments.

#11

According to French and Raven's power taxonomy, which type of power is derived from a person's position or role within an organization?

Legitimate power

Explanation

Legitimate power stems from a formal position or authority within an organization.

#12

What is the term used to describe a situation where a leader becomes overly focused on maintaining power and control, often at the expense of group effectiveness?

Toxic leadership

Explanation

Toxic leadership prioritizes personal power over group success.

#13

Which leadership theory suggests that effective leaders are those who are able to adapt their behavior to meet the needs of different situations and followers?

Path-goal theory

Explanation

Path-goal theory emphasizes adapting leadership to follower and situational needs.

#14

Which leadership style emphasizes the empowerment of followers through serving their needs and facilitating their growth?

Transformational leadership

Explanation

Transformational leadership focuses on empowering and developing followers.

#15

Which leadership style involves minimal direct supervision, allowing group members to have maximum freedom in their actions?

Laissez-faire leadership

Explanation

Laissez-faire leadership grants maximum freedom to group members.

Leadership dynamics and power struggles in a group Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an authoritarian leadership style?

Which leadership style emphasizes collaboration, shared decision-making, and empowerment of team members?

In a power struggle within a group, what is the term for the phenomenon where group members resist change and adhere to traditional norms and behaviors?

What term describes the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone?

In a power struggle within a group, what is the term for the phenomenon where individuals conform to group norms to gain approval or avoid disapproval?

In a group setting, what is the primary purpose of 'referent power'?

Which theory suggests that leaders are effective when their style matches the readiness and willingness of their followers?

What is the term used to describe a situation where group members conform to the majority's views, even if they do not agree with them?

What is the term for the tendency of a group to make more extreme decisions than the initial inclinations of its members?

Which type of power is based on one's ability to control valued rewards and punishments?

According to French and Raven's power taxonomy, which type of power is derived from a person's position or role within an organization?

What is the term used to describe a situation where a leader becomes overly focused on maintaining power and control, often at the expense of group effectiveness?

Which leadership theory suggests that effective leaders are those who are able to adapt their behavior to meet the needs of different situations and followers?

Which leadership style emphasizes the empowerment of followers through serving their needs and facilitating their growth?

Which leadership style involves minimal direct supervision, allowing group members to have maximum freedom in their actions?

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