CTL Team Building & Motivation 2

Question 1

A team leader notices that two high performers rarely collaborate and often duplicate effort. What is the BEST first step?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a structured conversation to clarify roles and interdependencies

Answer

Facilitating role clarity through structured dialogue addresses the root cause of duplication without disrupting team composition.

Question 2

According to Tuckman's model, during which stage do team members most commonly challenge the leader's authority and test group boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Storming

Answer

The Storming stage is characterized by interpersonal conflict, power struggles, and testing of team boundaries.

Question 3

Which motivational approach is MOST effective when team members already find their work intrinsically meaningful?

Accepted Answer

Providing autonomy and opportunities for mastery

Answer

When intrinsic motivation exists, supporting autonomy and mastery enhances it rather than undermining it with external controls.

Question 4

A new team member with high skill but low initial confidence is best supported by which leadership style?

Accepted Answer

Coaching — offer guidance while encouraging their input

Answer

Coaching balances task guidance with encouragement, which builds confidence in a competent but uncertain team member.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY purpose of establishing team norms during the early stages of team development?

Accepted Answer

To create shared expectations that guide behavior and decision-making

Answer

Team norms establish shared behavioral expectations that reduce ambiguity and align the group toward common standards.

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