GROUP COHESION

A leader is a person who

• is being led for the achievement of some important goals

• makes all the decision in an active organization

• occupies a central role or position of dominance and influence in a group

• has subservient roles to perform in a group

All of the following are qualities of a good leader EXCEPT

• Intelligence

• Tolerance

• Authoritarianism

• Honesty

Cohesion among members of a group would lead to

• competition among members

• conflict among members

• disunity among members

• attainment of groups goals

This type of leader obtains leadership through an election and is based on joint decision making

• Authoritarian leader

• Democratic leader

• Formal leader

• Informal leader

Identify the type of leader who orders and commands those around him and requires everyone to follow his instructions

• Democratic leader

• Laissez-faire leader

• Informal leader

• Authoritarian leader

The laissez-faire leader

• Orders group members about

• Pays little attention to group members and goals

• Attempts to influence others by his/her recognized status

• Derives influence as a result of personal qualities

This authority type is seen when the leader on his hierarchical position in an organization

• Charismatic authority

• Rational-legal authority

• Traditional authority

• Democratic authority

Which of the following may contribute to group cohesion in the Caribbean? (Select ALL that apply)

• clear goals

• similar interests

• special privileges

• shared values

Which of the following act demonstrate good leadership? (Select ALL that apply)

• Motivating the group

• Giving direction and focus to the group

• Allowing all group members to have their own way

Which of the following actions is likely to lead to the survival of a group?

• Solving problems as a group

• Members acting individually

• Leader controlling group members

• Members being critical of group goals