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Relationships in groups
Leadership
Leadership Styles
Influences on Leadership, Conflict
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What term is used to describe the standards of behaviour expected of group members; prescribed modes of conduct?
Norms
100
Define Leadership.
Having the ability to lead a group of people towards a common goal.
100
Identify 3 characteristics of cultural leadership
understand the different values, ideas, history and traditions of the cultural groups with whom they work; ideals, values national upbringing ethnicity racial upbringing religious beliefs standards experience
100
Identify the 3 of the 6 Influences on Leadership styles
Nature of the group Type of task Nature of the decisions Gender expectations Experience of the leader Culture
200
What terms is used to describe the modification of individual behaviour resulting from group influences; action in accordance with specified standards or authority?
Conformity
200
What is 'assumed leadership'?
When a person undertakes the responsibilities of a leader without being formally appointed.
200
Identify 4 characteristics of an autocratic leadership style
dominates other group members, dictating orders and making decisions without involving the rest of the groupinflexible, highly motivated, very organised, usually an expert, do not require group or team input to achieve the goal.
200
Explain what is involved in 'Negotiation'.
Conflict is shared and members each say what they want and listen to others Solutions are proposed and one selected that suits all involved
300
What term is used to describe a group's unity; state of sticking together or having consistency?
Cohesiveness
300
What kind of leadership is gained through organised discussion or consultation, formal election, discussion based on persons expertise & resources they bring to the group, the persons level of dedication,
Negotiated leadership
300
Identify 3 characteristics of the collaborative/shared style of leadership
respects the uniquness of each member positively resolves conflict shares leadership excellent communicator promotes sharing/collaboration
300
Explain what is involved in 'Mediation'?
Third party who is neutral assists members in understanding each other's needs and fears and the reasons for the conflict Mediator recommends a solution that is best suited to all involved.
400
What term is used to describe the tendency of group members to seek conformity and unanimity, resulting in a narrow view of an issue?
Groupthink
400
What are Task-oriented leaders concerned with?
Completing tasks, achieving goals, and the overall performance of the group.
400
Identify 4 characteristics of the laissez-faire leadership style
Exercises little control over the group, people orientated, focuses on group maintenance, friends with all members, inactive, relies on the group to get things done
400
Explain the term 'Compromise'?
A mutually acceptable solution. Both parties give up something and both get something. All are partly satisfied.
500
Speaking quietly in a Library is an example of...?
a Norm
500
What are the 2 characteristics of People-oriented leaders?
Relationship building Supportive and accepting of members Concerned with the welfare of the group members Aims to satisfy group members and build their self-esteem. Build trust Maintain high members' skills, recognise and appreciate members' achievements. Manages conflict betweem members
500
Identify 6 characteristics of transformational leadership
focuses on teamwork, empowers the group, people oriented, innovative, inspirational, committed to groups outcomes, motivated, interactive with all group activities, honest & open in communication and feedback, foster individual development
500
Identify the 6 causes of conflict.
Incompatible goals Individual differences/personality limited resources Ineffective communication varying values multiple role expectations