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Leadership & Team Coordination Flashcards

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  1. An athletic director receives conflicting feedback from two assistant ADs about a program decision. The BEST approach is to:

    Answer: Gather additional data and facilitate a joint discussion to reach a reasoned decision

    Gathering additional information and facilitating dialogue leads to more informed decisions and maintains trust among the leadership team.

  2. Which factor is MOST critical when assigning leadership roles within an athletic department committee?

    Answer: Matching individuals' strengths and expertise to the committee's specific needs

    Aligning committee roles with individual expertise maximizes effectiveness and leverages the team's collective strengths.

  3. A coach is resistant to implementing a new compliance policy. The athletic director should:

    Answer: Explain the rationale, clarify non-negotiable requirements, and follow up on implementation

    Explaining the 'why' behind policies increases buy-in, while clearly stating non-negotiable aspects sets firm expectations.

  4. In situational leadership theory, a leader should INCREASE directive behavior when:

    Answer: A team member has low competence or low commitment for a task

    Situational leadership prescribes higher direction when followers lack the skill or motivation to perform a task independently.

  5. When facilitating change within an athletic department, which approach BEST reduces staff resistance?

    Answer: Involving key stakeholders in the planning process and communicating changes early

    Stakeholder involvement and early communication create ownership and reduce the uncertainty that drives resistance to change.

  6. An athletic director wants to evaluate coaching staff performance effectively. The MOST comprehensive approach is:

    Answer: Using a multi-criteria evaluation that includes athlete development, compliance, and professional conduct

    Multi-criteria evaluations capture the full scope of a coach's role beyond competitive outcomes and provide actionable feedback.

  7. The concept of 'organizational culture' in an athletic department is BEST defined as:

    Answer: The shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape how staff behave and make decisions

    Organizational culture is the informal, often unwritten set of shared values and norms that drive everyday behavior in the department.