In and Out Group/ X and Y Theory

Which of the following is not a concrete step that leaders can take to handle out-group members more effectively?

• Help out-group members feel included

• Recognize the unique contributions of out-group members

• Listen to out-group members

• leaders can follow any or all of these ways to handle out-group members more effectively

Which of the following is not one of the four major reasons that out-groups form?

• Out-groups are in opposition to the larger group.

• People sense that they are excluded by the larger group.

• Some individuals cannot identify with beliefs, norms, or values of the dominant members.

• They have the communication and social skills to effectively relate to the larger group.

According to what theory should leaders create a high-quality relationship with each one of their followers?

• Contingency Theory

• transactional leadership

• great man

• leader-member exchange(individual)

What is the number one desire of out-group members?

• to have friends

• to find agreement with the group

• to be left alone

• to be heard

______ requires a leader to try standing in the shoes of out-group members and to see the world as the out-group member does.

• intuition

• etiquette

• empathy

• affability

Outgroups form because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• people disagree with the social, political of the majority of the group

• people generally have little desire to be a part of a group

• people cannot identify with the beliefs, norms, or values of the group

• people lack social skills needed to relate to the groups

The assumptions that people dislike work and people need to be directed and controlled represent which leadership philosophy?

• laissez-faire

• Theory Y

• Theory X

• Theory z

Out-group members may feel ______.

• welcome

• valued

• alienated

• understood

Why should a leader be concerned about the impact of out-group members?

• They run counter to building community.

• They increase efficiency.

• They take energy away from the group.

• They run counter to building community and they take energy away from the group.

A new transfer student joins a residential student organization on their new campus. She arrives at their first meeting and sits in the back and does not speak up at the meeting. While some other members notice the new student, no one approaches her or welcomes her to the group. She continues to attend meetings but does not feel she can contribute to the organization due to the makeup of the active members. This is an example of ______.

• ethical opposition to the large group

• opposition to values of the dominant group

• exclusion by the larger group

• unrealized strengths in action