RMP 661 Exam Elaboration spring 2023/2024
true or false: leadership is one sided - followers (employees, participants) play no role in
achieving group or organizational skills Answ- false
a recreation leader who understands group dynamics, facilitates trust and
communication among participants, and communicates well with diverse groups
possesses which type of leadership skill? Answ- interpersonal skills
you are assigned to work as part of a group during RMP 661. one of your group
members is very enthusiastic and warmly engages the other group members, which
seems to draw the group members to that individual. As a result, the group members
follow the individuals lead. How did the group choose the leader? Answ- the group
followed the person who showed charisma
Your boss threatens to fire you if you are late to work one more time. What type of
power is your boss using? Answ- coercive
Leaders often share their power and help individuals meet their potentials by teaching
them skills, providing social support, and giving the resources needed to meet group
goals. these leaders give their followers the authority to make decisions without asking
for permission every time. which type of power is described above? Answ-
empowerment
which leadership style is illustrated by the leader giving directions and/or orders with
little explanation or little input from followers, and is used when an immediate response
is needed? Answ- autocratic
true or false: Laissez-faire leaders might shy away from decision-making responsibilities
and group tasks to help the group grow and mature. Answ- true
which contemporary leadership theory is the most commonly used theory today and
relies on a subtle agreement among leaders and followers who validate the leader
and/or perform well? Answ- Transactional theory
a set of ideal characteristics and behaviors of a leader Answ- the implicit leadership
theory
true or false: the major difference between transformational leadership and servant
leadership is that transformational leaders focus largely on group and organizational
goals while servant leaders are more likely to focus on individual leaders. Answ- true
,during which step of the ethical decision making process does one determine what is at
stake for whom within the particular ethical issue? Answ- analysis
True or false: ethical sensitivity is the ability to spot potential ethical issues in a given
situation. Answ- true
a decision that leads to more children being serve Answ- A consequence-based ethical
decision
a decision made based on the leader's commitment to integrity and the ultimate purpose
of the organization/program Answ- a character/virtue based ethical decision
a decision that aligns with social justice and access to leisure and recreation for each
individual Answ- a rights/duties based ethical decision
which approach to group work focuses needs and goals of the group and is based on
trust, loyalty, and collaboration? Answ- collectivist approach
which of the following bad qualities of groups refers to idea that many group members
to not contribute to group work because they assume someone else will do the work?
Answ- social loafing
which element of group dynamics refers to disagreements about how to accomplish
something, when to do it, etc.? Answ- task conflict
true or false: consensus is when the largest number of group members' opinions count
as the entire group's decision Answ- false
which stage of group development is represented by group unity and productivity toward
the shared goal? Answ- performing
true or false: creativity is an innate talent that only a few people possess Answ- false
true or false: innovation is the end result of the creative process Answ- true
divergent thinking is most strongly related to which step of the leadership
change/problem solving process? Answ- generating a list of possible solutions
which of the following is the best example of convergent thinking? Answ- building
consensus and agreeing on a solution
within the leadership change/problem solving process, which step follows "identify and
define the problem?" Answ- define the goal and objectives for the solution
Two individuals have a secret handshake that they only use in each other's company. A
secret handshake falls under which element of body language? Answ- gestures
, which element of preverbal language describes the general speed of the
speech/speaking? Answ- rate
your group plans to meet at 5pm in the library to work on your activity leadership draft
plan. one of your members strolls into the library around 5:20pm, which causes a bit of
tension regarding your work. the group member says that he/she thought that she was
on time at 5:20pm, but you just see it as being late and impolite. which element of
nonverbal communication is being described here? Answ- chronemics
it is your turn to complete your Off the Cuff speech. after receiving your question and
gathering yourself, you walk to the front of the classroom and fold your arms across
your body while speaking. which element of body language is this an example of?
Answ- posture
true or false: people are more likely to believe nonverbal cues over verbal cues if the
two are contradicting. Answ- true
which element of the basic communication model is responsible for providing feedback
that the original message was either understood or clarification is needed? Answ- the
receiver
communication has many functions. upon entering Hamel rec center, you hear a
member of the front-desk staff telling a student when group fitness classes begin. which
function of communication is the recreation center staff member using? Answ-
information sharing
True or false: in the basic communication model, the message is the means by which
the communication is exchanged, such as email, text, phone call, or conversation.
Answ- false, it is the channel
which of the following three active listening skill clusters can be identified by seeing a
listener squarely face the speaker with an open posture while maintaining eye contact?
Answ- attending skills
you listen to a candidate interview to help you judge if the candidate has the
qualifications necessary to fulfill the job duties over other candidates. which form of
listening are you using here? Answ- critical listening
forthright, directive, and assertive Answ- Authoritarian
benefits of authoritarian Answ- In times of danger when a decision needs to be made in
a timely manner an authoritarian leader can do so
in situations with little knowledge, an authoritarian leader can help make followers feel
safe and secure
true or false: leadership is one sided - followers (employees, participants) play no role in
achieving group or organizational skills Answ- false
a recreation leader who understands group dynamics, facilitates trust and
communication among participants, and communicates well with diverse groups
possesses which type of leadership skill? Answ- interpersonal skills
you are assigned to work as part of a group during RMP 661. one of your group
members is very enthusiastic and warmly engages the other group members, which
seems to draw the group members to that individual. As a result, the group members
follow the individuals lead. How did the group choose the leader? Answ- the group
followed the person who showed charisma
Your boss threatens to fire you if you are late to work one more time. What type of
power is your boss using? Answ- coercive
Leaders often share their power and help individuals meet their potentials by teaching
them skills, providing social support, and giving the resources needed to meet group
goals. these leaders give their followers the authority to make decisions without asking
for permission every time. which type of power is described above? Answ-
empowerment
which leadership style is illustrated by the leader giving directions and/or orders with
little explanation or little input from followers, and is used when an immediate response
is needed? Answ- autocratic
true or false: Laissez-faire leaders might shy away from decision-making responsibilities
and group tasks to help the group grow and mature. Answ- true
which contemporary leadership theory is the most commonly used theory today and
relies on a subtle agreement among leaders and followers who validate the leader
and/or perform well? Answ- Transactional theory
a set of ideal characteristics and behaviors of a leader Answ- the implicit leadership
theory
true or false: the major difference between transformational leadership and servant
leadership is that transformational leaders focus largely on group and organizational
goals while servant leaders are more likely to focus on individual leaders. Answ- true
,during which step of the ethical decision making process does one determine what is at
stake for whom within the particular ethical issue? Answ- analysis
True or false: ethical sensitivity is the ability to spot potential ethical issues in a given
situation. Answ- true
a decision that leads to more children being serve Answ- A consequence-based ethical
decision
a decision made based on the leader's commitment to integrity and the ultimate purpose
of the organization/program Answ- a character/virtue based ethical decision
a decision that aligns with social justice and access to leisure and recreation for each
individual Answ- a rights/duties based ethical decision
which approach to group work focuses needs and goals of the group and is based on
trust, loyalty, and collaboration? Answ- collectivist approach
which of the following bad qualities of groups refers to idea that many group members
to not contribute to group work because they assume someone else will do the work?
Answ- social loafing
which element of group dynamics refers to disagreements about how to accomplish
something, when to do it, etc.? Answ- task conflict
true or false: consensus is when the largest number of group members' opinions count
as the entire group's decision Answ- false
which stage of group development is represented by group unity and productivity toward
the shared goal? Answ- performing
true or false: creativity is an innate talent that only a few people possess Answ- false
true or false: innovation is the end result of the creative process Answ- true
divergent thinking is most strongly related to which step of the leadership
change/problem solving process? Answ- generating a list of possible solutions
which of the following is the best example of convergent thinking? Answ- building
consensus and agreeing on a solution
within the leadership change/problem solving process, which step follows "identify and
define the problem?" Answ- define the goal and objectives for the solution
Two individuals have a secret handshake that they only use in each other's company. A
secret handshake falls under which element of body language? Answ- gestures
, which element of preverbal language describes the general speed of the
speech/speaking? Answ- rate
your group plans to meet at 5pm in the library to work on your activity leadership draft
plan. one of your members strolls into the library around 5:20pm, which causes a bit of
tension regarding your work. the group member says that he/she thought that she was
on time at 5:20pm, but you just see it as being late and impolite. which element of
nonverbal communication is being described here? Answ- chronemics
it is your turn to complete your Off the Cuff speech. after receiving your question and
gathering yourself, you walk to the front of the classroom and fold your arms across
your body while speaking. which element of body language is this an example of?
Answ- posture
true or false: people are more likely to believe nonverbal cues over verbal cues if the
two are contradicting. Answ- true
which element of the basic communication model is responsible for providing feedback
that the original message was either understood or clarification is needed? Answ- the
receiver
communication has many functions. upon entering Hamel rec center, you hear a
member of the front-desk staff telling a student when group fitness classes begin. which
function of communication is the recreation center staff member using? Answ-
information sharing
True or false: in the basic communication model, the message is the means by which
the communication is exchanged, such as email, text, phone call, or conversation.
Answ- false, it is the channel
which of the following three active listening skill clusters can be identified by seeing a
listener squarely face the speaker with an open posture while maintaining eye contact?
Answ- attending skills
you listen to a candidate interview to help you judge if the candidate has the
qualifications necessary to fulfill the job duties over other candidates. which form of
listening are you using here? Answ- critical listening
forthright, directive, and assertive Answ- Authoritarian
benefits of authoritarian Answ- In times of danger when a decision needs to be made in
a timely manner an authoritarian leader can do so
in situations with little knowledge, an authoritarian leader can help make followers feel
safe and secure
