Chapter 8

Question 1

Athletic motivation inventory

Answer 1

Assessed personality traits such as drive leadership and responsibility

Able to predict indices of athletic success

Question 2

Define meta analysis

Answer 2

A powerful statistical technique that involves combining the results of multiple studies to examine the overall effect of a variable (or intervention) in relation to an outcome of interest to the researcher

Question 3

The five factor model of personality is associated with

Answer 3

Leader emergence

Leader effectiveness

Question 4

What are the traits of a leader

Answer 4

Higher extraversion

Conscientiousness

Openness to experience

Lower neuroticism

Question 5

Higher levels of __ is more likely to emerge into leadership roles

Answer 5

Extraversion

Question 6

Define the contingency model

Answer 6

A model of leadership that suggests that the effectiveness of specific leadership styles demands upon how much control the leader has over that situation

Question 7

Define task oriented leadership

Answer 7

A leadership style that involves the pursuit of goal and performance attainment

Question 8

Define relationship oriented leadership

Answer 8

A leadership style concerned with maximizing the quality of relationships among those being led

Question 9

When the quality of relations between leader and members is less strong and the leader lacks authority the leader is said to ___

Answer 9

Possess low situational control

Question 10

Define path goal theory

Answer 10

A model of leadership which suggests that effective leadership is dependent on the match between the situation and the behaviours utilized by a leader in that situation

Question 11

Define directive path goal clarifying behaviour

Answer 11

Involves those actions taken by the leader to ensure that athletes are clear about their roles and responsibilities and the actions required to perform those responsibilities effectively

Question 12

What is supportive behaviour

Answer 12

Consistently been found to result in adaptive responses among athletes

Question 13

Define participative leader behaviour

Answer 13

Involves leaders consulting with others and gaining input from them

Question 14

Define achievement oriented behaviour

Answer 14

Takes place when leaders hold high expectations for those being led and demonstrate confidence that those being led can meet the leaders expectations

Question 15

Define the multidimensional model of leadership

Answer 15

A complex model of leadership that was specifically designed to examine leadership behaviours in the context of sport and their effects in relation to athlete satisfaction and team performance

Question 16

Leadership scale for sports

Answer 16

A scale designed to assess five leadership behaviours dimensions

Question 17

Define full range model of leadership

Answer 17

A leadership model that includes a spectrum of leadership behaviours ranging from ineffective to highly effective

Question 18

Define Laissez faire leadership

Answer 18

A style of leadership that is characterized by indifference absence and a hesitancy to make any substantive decisions

Question 19

Define transactional leadership

Answer 19

A leadership style that is characterized by exchanges between the leader and the person being led whereby the leader looks to make use of rewards and recognition as well as compliance maximizing behaviours to get that other person to accede to the leaders request

Question 20

Define transformational leadership

Answer 20

A leadership style that involves going beyond ones own self interests with the purpose of empowering inspiring and giving those being led the confidence to achieve a higher level of functioning

Question 21

Transactional leadership includes both____ and ___

Answer 21

Management by exception

Contingent reward components

Question 22

Explain management by expedition

Answer 22

Includes both an active and passive dimension

Leaders monitor their followers to ensure that tasks and goals have been completed as requested and take corrective action as and when necessary

Question 23

Transformational leadership theory suggests that leaders need to supplement the use of ___ with ___

Answer 23

Active management by exception and contingent reward

With a range of transformational behaviours
Called augmentation effect

Question 24

Transformational leadership occurs when leaders go beyond their___

Answer 24

Own self interests to empower inspire and encourage others to maximize their potential

Question 25

What are the four key dimensions of transformational leadership

Answer 25

Idealized influence

Inspirational motivation

Intellectual stimulation

Individualized consideration

Question 26

Define idealized influence

Answer 26

Happened when leaders act as role models through the demonstration of personally held ideals

Question 27

Define inspirational motivation

Answer 27

Involves providing a compelling vision of the future working to display optimism and enthusiasm with regard to what others can accomplish and setting high expectations for others

Question 28

Define intellectual stimulation

Answer 28

Takes place when leaders foster independent thinking among others by getting them to think for themselves question assumptions and approach various challenges from novel perspective

Question 29

Define individualized consideration

Answer 29

Occurs when those in positions of leadership give particular attention to and support the psychological and physical needs of others by acting with genuine care compassion and empathy

Question 30

Both ___ and ___ factors likely play a substantive role in the prediction of _____ leadership

Answer 30

Genetics

Environmental

Transformational

Question 31

Define athlete leader

Answer 31

A team member acting in a formal or informal capacity who guides and influences other team members toward a common objective

Question 32

What are the three general functions of athlete leaders

Answer 32

They are involved in activities that are designed to help the team accomplish its task objectives

Athlete leaders also address the social needs of the team through the promotion of interpersonal harmony and the organization of team activities outside of the sport context

External functions which may include representing the group at club meetings or within the community

Question 33

Who are athlete leaders

Answer 33

Higher skilled veteran well liked intrinsically motivated and centrally located individual

Question 34

How many athlete leaders are optimal

Answer 34

It depends

A balance of leaders addressing task social and external functions is tied to athlete satisfaction

Question 35

Define follower ship

Answer 35

The way in which followers interact with and respond to a leader

Question 36

What are the important characteristics for class instructors

Answer 36

Attention to clients personal and psychological needs

Encouragement enthusiasm and optimism

Behaviours that engender trust and respect

Appropriate role modelling with regard to leading an active lifestyle

An enriched exercise program and environment