Module 6 Teamwork and Leadership

1. Which theories had an almost mythical explanation for leadership, claiming that leaders were born and would arise when the world needed them?

• Contingency theories

• Behavioral theories

• "Great Man" theories

• Situational theories

5. What adjective is used to describe teams that have a commitment to each other and a shared sense of pride and accomplishment in what the team achieves?

• Competitive

• Collaborative

• Consensus

• Cohesive

6. What strategy in dealing with team conflict involves ignoring the conflict?

• a. Bargaining

• b. Direct Approach

• c. Retreat

• d. De-emphasis

2. Which group of leadership theories argue that external factors help determine the best course of action for a leader?

• a. Trait theories

• b. Behavioral theories

• c. Contingency theories

• d. Situational theories

3. Which group of leadership theories argues that leaders have particular characteristics that make them more suited to leadership than individuals without these characteristics?

• a. Contingency theories

• b. Trait theories

• c. Behavioral theories

• d. Situational theories

In which conflict style do people often have a firm idea of what they want to see happen and they will fight to make that happen?

• Collaborative

• Competitive

• Compromising

• Accommodating

In which conflict style do individuals approach conflicts with the tendency to give up different aspects in order to make others happy?

• Collaborative

• Competitive

• Compromising

• Accommodating

The agreement of all team members on decisions is called which of the following?

• Consensus

• Contingency

• Collaboration

• Competition

With a de-emphasizing approach to conflict, the

focus is put on which of the following?

• Areas of agreement

• Differences in personality

• Points of contention

• All of the above

Mutual respect on a healthcare team can be built by which of the following?

• Being open to the differences between team members

• Making sure that everyone always agrees on a decision

• Communicating face-to-face the majority of the time

• All of the above