Chapter 1

Question 1

What are the influences on leadership?

Answer 1

Independence/experience of group members
Goals/ task
Attitude
Relationship between members

Question 2

What are 5 types of powers?

Answer 2

Expert power
Referent power
Legitimate power
Coercive power
Reward power

Question 3

Define: reward power

Answer 3

Given to an individual who uses positive consequences or rewards to get tasks done

Question 4

Define: referent power

Answer 4

Given to those you identify with or like, or who are important to you

Question 5

Define: expert power

Answer 5

Given to a person who has knowledge in a particular area

Question 6

Define: coercive power

Answer 6

Given to those who can control sanctions, the punishments and benefits given to group members

Question 7

Define: Legitimate power

Answer 7

Given to someone because of their official position or role

Question 8

What features does an autocratic leader possess?

Answer 8

Directive
Does not involve other members in decision making
Maintains leadership
Task focused
Demanding

Question 9

What features does a democratic leader possess?

Answer 9

Shares leadership role
Involves other members
Equality is seen as important
Changes role according to progress of project
Listens carefully to each member

Question 10

What features does a transformational leader possess?

Answer 10

Inspirational
Communicate vision
Encourages re-thinking
Coaches members to take on greater responsibility
Stimulating
Praises members for effort

Question 11

What features does a laissez-faire leader possess?

Answer 11

Non-directive
Allows members to decide on processes 
Not task oriented
Minimal or no input into group process
Fails to recognise worth of members

Question 12

What are the 3 main roles within groups?

Answer 12

1. Members who ensure that tasks are achieved
2. Members who maintain/build relationships
3. Members who influence the group’s progress

Question 13

Define: self leadership

Answer 13

The process by which you influence yourself to achieve your objectives

Question 14

What are the reasons for group formation?

Answer 14

Locality/geography
Gender
Shared interest/common goal
Security 
Sexuality
Specific need
Social interaction
Culture
Religion
Other

Question 15

What are the causes of conflict?

Answer 15

Incompatible goals
Individual differences
Limited resources
Ineffective communication
Varying values
Multiple role expectations

Question 16

What are the social factors that contribute to the role individuals adopt within groups?

Answer 16

Relationship with group members
Attitudes of group members
Gender expectations
Media

Question 17

What are the personal factors that contribute to the role individuals adopt within groups?

Answer 17

Self-esteem
Self-confidence
Sense of belonging
Education
Heredity
Previous experience
Culture

Question 18

What are 6 types of groups in the community?

Answer 18

Family and friendship
Sporting and leisure 
Study and work 
Religious
Cultural
Other