CONCEPT APPLICATION 1 - In-Groups versus Out-Groups

From each of the following statements from a subordinate, identify the group to which he or she belongs. Write the appropriate letter in the blank before each item.

a. in-group b. out-group

1. I seldom have any direct contact with my boss unless something is wrong with the way I have done my job._______

2. As far as my feelings toward my boss go, we relate to each other strictly along professional lines and work._______

3. My boss and I are similar in a lot of ways; as such we get along well.________

4. When I am not sure what is going on, I can count on my boss to tell me the truth even if it will hurt my feelings._______

5. When I have a major problem at work or in my personal life, my boss would do only that which is required of him or her as my manager without going out of his or her way.________

CONCEPT APPLICATION 2 - Stages of Evolution in Dyadic Theory

Which stage is described by the following statements? Write the appropriate letter in the blank before each item.

a. vertical dyadic linkage theory c. team-member exchange theory

b. leader-member exchange theory

6. A relationship in which leader-follower interactions lead to the creation of in-groups and out-groups. ________

7. A theory that encourages leaders to aspire to the creation of positive relationships with all followers, not just a few special individuals. _______

8. The notion that leaders do not interact with all followers equally, but rather focus on the formation of relationships that varies in quality. ________

9. A hierarchical relationship in which leader-follower dyads develop. ________