Week 4

Question 1

the trait approach

Answer 1

Assumes leaders have inherent personal characteristics

Question 2

the position approach

Answer 2

Leadership that is defined by the authority of a particular position.

Question 3

the leadership-style approach

Answer 3

1. Dictates the activities of members, has absolute power over decisions, goals, and major plans.
2. Leader who seeks maximum involvement from group members.
3. Leader who participates minimally, little input.

Question 4

the distributed-functions approach

Answer 4

Every group member is a leader at times.
Nearly everyone can be taught to be an effective leader

Question 5

task role leader

Answer 5

Emerges in groups because they have the best ideas and/or does the most to guide discussion.
- Plays an aggressive role/may be disliked.
-Works to move the group towards specific goals

Question 6

maintenance role leader

Answer 6

-Emerges in a time of conflict.
-Works towards group harmony.
-Resolves tension.
-Works to strengthen bonds within the group.

Question 7

consensus

Answer 7

A decision-making process that results in an outcome that everyone is comfortable with.

Question 8

group think

Answer 8

A decision-making process that results in an outcome that everyone is comfortable with.

Question 9

self-actualize

Answer 9

striving to realize your own potential

Question 10

self-transcendence

Answer 10

seeking meaning and purpose beyond yourself

Question 11

congruence

Answer 11

genuineness or realness

Question 12

unconditional positive regard

Answer 12

acceptance and caring

Question 13

accurate empathetic understanding

Answer 13

ability to deeply grasp the subjective world of another person.