CAA Leadership & Team Coordination 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Involving key stakeholders in the planning process and communicating changes early

Answer

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

(CAA) Certified Athletic Administrator Practice Test