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1. What does shared leadership suggest about a group and its leader?
2. According to the situational view of leadership, what are the four types of leadership that
can be used?
3. What is the key characteristic of the functional view of leadership?
4. There are two types of communication climates; identify each.
5. What is the relationship between groupthink and cohesion?
6. Identity two types of conflict.
7. What is a communication behavior that is consistent with a supportive communication
climate?
8. What communication behavior can stunt group brainstorming?
9. What decision-making method can be used by groups to enhance group members’
satisfaction and cohesion?
10. What is included in a meeting’s minutes?
11. Identify and describe the three basic purposes for holding a meeting.
12. What are some possible results of ignoring gender and cultural differences?
13. Explain the style view of leadership and identify its three styles.
14. Explain the situational view of leadership and its four styles.
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15. Identify three defensive and supportive communication behaviors that contribute to the
communication climate.
16. How can a group prevent groupthink?
17. How can a team member apply a collaborative style to manage group conflict?
18. Identify the steps necessary to use a structured problem solving.
19. What steps can a group take to encourage effective brainstorming?
20. Identify and define three decision-making methods.
21. What are the top five problems associated with having a meeting?
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