Leadership Assessment Team Building and Motivation

Question 1

According to Tuckman's model of team development, what are the correct stages in order?

Accepted Answer

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing

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Forming, Norming, Storming, Performing

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Storming, Forming, Norming, Performing

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Norming, Forming, Storming, Performing

Question 2

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggests that leaders should:

Accepted Answer

Address lower-level needs before higher-level motivators become effective

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Focus only on financial compensation

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Treat all employees with identical motivational strategies

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Ignore individual differences in motivation

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a team charter?

Accepted Answer

To establish team purpose, norms, roles, and operating agreements

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To document individual performance goals

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To outline the company's financial strategy

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To assign blame for past failures

Question 4

Which motivation theory distinguishes between 'hygiene factors' and 'motivators'?

Accepted Answer

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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Vroom's Expectancy Theory

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McClelland's Theory of Needs

Question 5

A leader who assigns stretch assignments to team members is primarily aiming to:

Accepted Answer

Foster growth, skill development, and increased engagement

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Overwhelm and stress employees

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Reduce the leader's own workload

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Test employees before termination

Question 6

In Vroom's Expectancy Theory, 'valence' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The value an employee places on a specific reward

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An employee's belief that effort leads to performance

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An employee's belief that performance leads to a reward

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The leader's assessment of team capability