Essay and Short Answer

Question 1. 1. This question has three parts:

(I) Identify the four stages of group development as originally theorized by Tuckman.

(II) For each stage, describe the group characteristics, major issue, and member behavior.

(III) Provide an example of a group you have been in, and show how the group went through the stages; what behaviors or issues helped move your team from one stage to the next?

Question 2. 2. Describe the following leadership qualities: self-confidence, persistence, charisma, and integrity.

II. Use examples from our book to provide the details of how each quality enhances leadership effectiveness.

III. Explain what results from lack of each of these qualities in a leader.

Question 3. 3. Describe four abuses of power, and for each abuse, describe a solution to the problem created by that abuse.

Question 4. 4. I. Describe five ways to manage diversity effectively.

II. Rank order these strategies, and explain why you ranked them as you did, using examples to clarify your rankings.