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The document outlines the first assignment for a course on Leadership and Team Effectiveness at IIT Roorkee, led by Prof. Santosh Rangnekar. It includes multiple-choice questions covering definitions of leadership, types of teams, leadership styles, and challenges faced by new leaders. Answer keys are provided for the questions, indicating the correct responses.

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The document outlines the first assignment for a course on Leadership and Team Effectiveness at IIT Roorkee, led by Prof. Santosh Rangnekar. It includes multiple-choice questions covering definitions of leadership, types of teams, leadership styles, and challenges faced by new leaders. Answer keys are provided for the questions, indicating the correct responses.

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NPTEL Online Certification Course

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee


Course Name: Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Instructor: Prof. Santosh Rangnekar

WEEK 1: ASSIGNMENT 1

1. Which of the following defines leadership as 'the art of influencing others to their
maximum performance'?
a) Northouse (2004)
b) Cohen (1990)
c) Jacobs & Jaques (1990)
d) Joanne Ciulla (1998)

2. Which team type consists of members from the same department but lacks the
authority to implement decisions independently?
a) Cross-functional teams
b) Self-managed teams
c) Problem-solving teams
d) Virtual teams

3. What is the critical task for leaders during their first day on the job?
a) Meet external stakeholders
b) Lay down long-term goals
c) Meet their boss and team
d) Redesign organizational strategy

4. Which leadership style described by Goleman focuses on emotional bonding?


a) Commanding
b) Visionary
c) Affiliative
d) Coaching

5. Why is leadership considered both a science and an art?


a) It combines formal education with practical skills
b) It relies exclusively on scientific methods
c) It avoids artistic principles entirely
d) It depends solely on personal traits

6. What is the purpose of benchmarking during the first 90 days as a leader?


a) To replace team meetings
b) To evaluate past leadership failures
c) To gather external perspectives

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d) To finalize internal hiring decisions

7. Which type of team operates across organizational boundaries?


a) Self-managed teams
b) Cross-functional teams
c) Problem-solving teams
d) Virtual teams

8. According to the myths about leadership, A charismatic personality is must to become


a leader.
a) True
b) False

9. What is a common challenge new leaders face in their first 90 days?


a) Understanding organizational finances
b) Over-delegating responsibilities
c) Balancing relational and task-oriented goals
d) Avoiding long-term planning

10. Which element is central to the 'interactional framework' for analyzing leadership?
a) Organizational culture
b) Leader, followers, and situation
c) Individual capabilities
d) Leadership charisma

ANSWER KEYS
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B

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