Stages of Group Development
Q: This is the first stage of group development, where members are polite and roles are unclear.
A: What is Forming?
Q: This leadership style is best during the Forming stage when the group needs direction.
A: What is Autocratic?
Q: This theory believes leaders are born with natural abilities.
A: What is the Great Man Theory?
Q: The Situational Leadership model recommends adapting leadership based on the team’s task competence and this second factor.
A: What is commitment (or motivation)?
Q: He led non-violent protests for civil rights and delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech.
A: Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Q: In this stage, conflict often arises as individuals challenge authority and leadership.
A: What is Storming?
Q: During Storming, this style can help manage conflict by promoting team discussion.
A: What is Democratic?
Q: This theory focuses on consistent personal characteristics like confidence and integrity.
A: What is Trait Theory?
Q: When group members have low competence but high enthusiasm, which leadership style should a leader use to give clear direction?
A: What is Directing (or Telling)?
Q: She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
A: Who is Amelia Earhart?
Q: During this stage, group roles become clearer and relationships strengthen.
A: What is Norming?
Q: In the Norming stage, leaders may shift to this hands-off approach to empower the group.
A: What is Laissez-faire?
Q: This theory suggests that effective leadership depends on adapting to the task and team.
A: What is Situational Leadership Theory?
Q: Your group is starting to feel frustrated after facing setbacks, even though they understand the task. What Situational leadership style is most suitable?
A: What is Coaching (or Selling)?
Q: He led the first successful expedition to the South Pole.
A: Who is Roald Amundsen?
Q: This stage sees the group working efficiently toward shared goals.
A: What is Performing?
Q: In which stage would a leader most likely use participative leadership to build trust and cohesion?
A: What is Norming?
Q: This leadership theory focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to exceed expectations.
A: What is Transformational Leadership?
Q: During a multi-day expedition, your group becomes skilled at navigation but is starting to lose motivation. What leadership style should you adopt?
A: What is Supporting (or Participating)?
Q: He survived months trapped in Antarctic ice and kept all his men alive through strong leadership.
A: Who is Sir Ernest Shackleton?
Q: This final stage involves reflecting on experiences and possibly saying goodbye.
A: What is Adjourning?
Q: Explain why an autocratic leadership style may be ineffective in the Performing stage.
A: What is because the group is already functioning well independently and doesn’t need controlling direction?
Q: This theory prioritises serving others and putting their needs first, as exemplified by Jesus.
A: What is Servant Leadership?
Q: In Situational Leadership, the Delegating style is used when the group shows this combination of traits.
A: What are high competence and high commitment?
Q: This influential leader served others, especially the poor, in the streets of Calcutta.
A: Who is Mother Teresa?