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This document contains an assignment for the NPTEL Online Certification Course on Leadership and Team Effectiveness, taught by Prof. Santosh Rangnekar at IIT Roorkee. It includes ten multiple-choice questions related to team effectiveness, leadership actions, decision-making models, and team dynamics, along with the answer keys. The assignment aims to assess understanding of key concepts in team effectiveness and leadership.

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Assignment 9

This document contains an assignment for the NPTEL Online Certification Course on Leadership and Team Effectiveness, taught by Prof. Santosh Rangnekar at IIT Roorkee. It includes ten multiple-choice questions related to team effectiveness, leadership actions, decision-making models, and team dynamics, along with the answer keys. The assignment aims to assess understanding of key concepts in team effectiveness and leadership.

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NPTEL Online Certification Course

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee


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

WEEK 9: ASSIGNMENT 9

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Team Effectiveness as suggested


by Larson & LaFasto (1989)?
(a) Collaborative Climate
(b) Competent Team Members
(c) Shared Leadership
(d) Standards of Excellence

2. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of ineffective teams?


(a) High level of innovation
(b) Confusion about assignments
(c) Loss of production
(d) Ineffective meetings

3. Which of the following is NOT a leadership action that can improve environmental
interface with the team?
(a) Buffering team members from environmental distractions
(b) Sharing relevant environmental information with the team
(c) Collaborating (including, involving)
(d) Negotiating upward to secure necessary resources for the team

4. What is the primary focus of the "Team-Centered Decision-Making Model"?


(a) The leader makes all final decisions.
(b) Team members are empowered to make decisions.
(c) Decisions are made based on a strict hierarchy.
(d) The model emphasizes individual contributions over team consensus.

5. Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of virtual teams?


(a) Reliance on electronic communication
(b) Geographical dispersion of team members
(c) Always focused on short-term projects
(d) Can have members working at different times

6. What is the main difference between "Process Gain" and "Process Loss" in team
dynamics?
(a) Process Gain focuses on individual performance, while Process Loss focuses on
team performance.
(b) Process Gain refers to exceeding expected team output, while Process Loss
refers to underperforming compared to individual capabilities.
(c) Process Gain is a measure of efficiency, while Process Loss is a measure of
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effectiveness.
(d) Process Gain highlights the positive aspects of team conflict, while Process Loss
focuses on the negative aspects.

7. According to Hackman and Wageman, when is "Motivational Coaching" most


effective in a team's life cycle?
(a) At the beginning of a performance period
(b) At the midpoint of a performance period
(c) When performance activities have been completed
(d) Throughout the entire performance period

8. What is "Deterrence-Based Trust" primarily based on in the context of virtual teams?


(a) Shared values and understanding
(b) Consistent behavior and the threat of punishment
(c) Long-term relationships and shared experiences
(d) Open communication and mutual respect

9. Which team decision-making technique involves gathering expert opinions from


geographically dispersed individuals without face-to-face interaction?
(a) Brainstorming
(b) Nominal Group Technique
(c) Delphi Technique
(d) Round Robin Technique

10. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of offsite training for team development?
(a) Improved communication
(b) Enhanced self-confidence
(c) Increased cooperation
(d) Guaranteed long-term behavioral change

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

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