ch. 8 study guide Flashcards
(24 cards)
In a properly functioning team, members coordinate their actions to
achieve a common goal.
A leader who assumes complete control over the decisions and activities of the group is following the ______ leadership style.
autocratic
Which type of leadership is characterized by a leader who promotes a sense of equality among members and encourages their input and participation?
Democratic
Which type of leadership is characterized by a leader who delegates decisions and hands over power to group members?
Nondirective
Which branch of social psychology studies the behavior of individuals within groups and how groups relate to each other?
Group dynamics
Which important skill involves finding the right outcome for a situation in which differing viewpoints must be resolved?
Conflict management
A group member who contributes unique knowledge, skills, or expertise is serving as a ____________________________.
resource
A group member who carries out specific activities or duties as part of his or her assigned role is a(n) ____________________.
implementer
Group identity is the extent to which members own the _________________________.
group vision and goals
The ability to influence others while working toward a goal is ____________________.
leadership
What is a tool used to help keep meetings on schedule and focused on the key issues? _________________.
agenda
Which process requires cooperation, honest communication, sufficient resources, and mutual support?
teamwork
An effective group is one in which members ___________________ for group outcomes.
feel a strong sense of responsibility for group outcomes
What activities are involved in diagnosing a conflict?
analyze details and determine the cause of the conflct
How can social and professional organizations help a person grow in a health care career?
helping to build teamwork and leadership skills
Team members must work to prevent which type of differences from interfering with effective teamwork?
Personality
Two or more individuals organized to work cooperatively together make up a ________.
team
A ________ health care team is a group of professionals with differing qualifications, skills, training, and areas of expertise who work together to provide care.
multidisciplinary
The team member who defines issues, sets the agenda, and coordinates the work of other members is the team ________.
Leader
The term laissez-faire refers to the ________ style of leadership that encourages independent activity by group members.
nondirective
An autocratic leader exhibits a ________ leadership style.
directive
A person who serves as a team or group representative in communicating the group’s decisions or viewpoints to others is acting as the ________.
Spokesperson
It is bad to have a skeptic as part of a team
False
What are four basic elements team structure?
teams purpose, funcions, goals and roles of its members
