Team Building & Development Flashcards
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A newly promoted recreation supervisor struggles to transition from peer to leader. Which is the MOST important adjustment to make?
Answer: Establish appropriate professional boundaries while remaining approachable
New supervisors must balance maintaining positive relationships with establishing the professional boundaries necessary for effective leadership.
In recreation team development, what does 'social loafing' refer to?
Answer: Individuals reducing effort when working in a group versus alone
Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group setting than when working independently.
Which approach to team decision-making is MOST appropriate for complex, high-stakes recreation program decisions?
Answer: Consensus-based decision-making with full team input
Consensus-based decision-making leverages diverse expertise and increases team commitment to implementing complex decisions.
A recreation manager wants to assess team dynamics. Which tool provides a structured inventory of preferred team roles for each member?
Answer: Belbin Team Roles Inventory
The Belbin Team Roles Inventory specifically identifies each person's preferred team role, enabling managers to build balanced teams.
What is the PRIMARY benefit of cross-training team members in a recreation department?
Answer: Increases operational flexibility and reduces single-point-of-failure risk
Cross-training builds operational resilience by ensuring multiple staff members can cover critical functions during absences or turnover.
Which leadership behavior is MOST associated with transformational leadership in recreation management?
Answer: Inspiring a shared vision and motivating intrinsic change
Transformational leaders inspire followers through a compelling vision and appeal to their intrinsic values rather than external rewards.
When a recreation team is in the 'Performing' stage, the supervisor's MOST appropriate role is:
Answer: Stepping back and delegating while remaining available for support
High-performing teams are self-sufficient; the supervisor's role shifts to delegating and providing support only when needed.