CRP Leadership Principles & Styles 3

Question 1

A recreation professional prioritizes team members' growth and well-being above their own status and authority. This exemplifies which leadership model?

Accepted Answer

Servant leadership

Answer

Servant leadership, developed by Robert Greenleaf, centers on putting followers' needs first to foster trust and development.

Question 2

In Tuckman's stages of group development, during which stage do conflicts and power struggles typically emerge among team members?

Accepted Answer

Storming

Answer

The Storming stage is characterized by interpersonal conflict and competition as group members assert their roles.

Question 3

A recreation manager assigns tasks based on each staff member's individual skills and experience levels. Which leadership concept does this BEST reflect?

Accepted Answer

Individualized consideration

Answer

Individualized consideration is a component of transformational leadership that involves tailoring attention and development to each follower.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between a manager and a leader in a recreation context?

Accepted Answer

Leaders focus on people and change; managers focus on systems and stability

Answer

The classic distinction holds that leaders drive change and inspire people, while managers maintain systems, processes, and order.

Question 5

A program coordinator uses rewards and recognition to motivate staff when performance targets are met. This approach is characteristic of which leadership style?

Accepted Answer

Transactional leadership

Answer

Transactional leadership relies on contingent reward—offering incentives for meeting performance expectations.

(CRP) Certified Recreation Professional Practice Test

(CRP) Certified Recreation Professional Practice Test

CRP Leadership Principles & Styles 3