Questions 2nd PDF Flashcards
Describe the different phases of Wheelan’s model
- Forming: Initial stage, members getting to know each other.
- Storming: Conflict emerges as members establish roles and responsibilities.
- Norming: Resolution of conflicts, establishment of group norms.
- Performing: High-functioning stage with effective collaboration.
- Adjourning: The group dissolves after completing its tasks.
What is the role of the leader for each stage in IMGD?
- Forming: Directive leadership to provide structure.
- Storming: Coaching to address conflicts.
- Norming: Participative leadership to encourage collaboration.
- Performing: Delegative leadership, letting the team function autonomously.
- Adjourning: Supportive leadership to acknowledge achievements.
Isabell Catherine Myers and Briggs developed Jung’s theory of personality types. According to Myers and Briggs people’s similarities and differences are explained by four factors expressed as pairs of opposites. What are these opposing forces, and what characterizes them?
- Extroversion (E) vs. Introversion (I)
- Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N)
- Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)
- Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P)
How can the concept of leadership be defined?
Leadership involves influencing and guiding a group to achieve common goals.
There are many theories about leadership styles? What is task or relationship-oriented leadership? Describe situational leadership. Describe transactional and transformative leadership.
- Task-oriented: Focus on goals and tasks.
- Relationship-oriented: Focus on interpersonal relationships.
- Situational: Adapt leadership style based on the situation.
- Transactional: Task and reward-based leadership.
- Transformational: Inspires and motivates, fosters innovation.
Describe leadership and power.
- Leadership involves influencing others.
- Power is the ability to influence others’ behaviors.
Define and clarify the role of norms in group work?
- Norms are shared expectations defining acceptable behavior.
- They guide and regulate group members’ behavior.
Explain and relate the concept of attribution to project work.
- Attribution involves assigning causes to behaviors.
- Understanding attributions can impact collaboration in projects.
How can stress affect our behavior?
Stress can lead to varied behaviors, including irritability and decreased productivity.
Explain the stress cone.
A model illustrating how stress affects an individual’s performance.
What is the basic idea behind Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A theory of human motivation, with needs arranged in a pyramid from basic to self-actualization.
Describe Hertzberg’s motivation theory.
Two-factor theory: Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction, while motivators lead to satisfaction.
How can expectations that we have on, for instance, a workgroup influence how we, as leaders and co-workers, behave? Draw upon McGregor’s X and Y theory.
Expectations influence behaviors based on assumptions about employees (X: negative assumptions, Y: positive assumptions).
Describe the Halo Effect.
Tendency to generalize positive traits to an individual based on one positive characteristic.
Explain motivation and related to work in projects.
Motivation involves encouraging individuals to contribute their best to project goals.
What does it mean to have self-awareness?
Knowing one’s emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and values.
Explain the Johari Window model and what it can help us to explain. How can you increase the “arena”? Which are the different types of panes and tis different combinations?
Model representing self-awareness and communication, with four quadrants: open, hidden, blind, and unknown.
What does it mean to express yourselves with an I-message? Formulate your own examples. Why is it good to use I-messages?
Expressing feelings and thoughts from a personal perspective to encourage understanding.
Give examples of the characteristics of effective feedback
- Specific
- Timely
- Constructive
- Actionable.
Explain the feedback stairs. Describe different ways of receiving feedback.
A model illustrating the progression from data to meaning to response in feedback.
How can a conflict be defined?
A disagreement or struggle between two or more parties.
Conflict: What is the view of hot conflict- and cold conflict?
Hot conflict involves strong emotions; cold conflict is more restrained.
Lecture slides describe five different conflict styles; what do they mean and when can each style be useful?
- Accommodating
- Avoiding
- Collaborating
- Competing
- Compromising
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What are the concepts; primary group, secondary group, informal and formal group?
- Primary group (intimate relationships)
- Secondary group (formal relationships)
- Informal group (casual relationships)
- Formal group (officially designated).
