Chapter Six Quiz (Pre Test)

What construct is metaphorically growing as sport scandals are becoming increasingly more public, due to the influence of viral videos and other media?

• objective realism

• trust gap between leaders and their people

• cohesion

• emotional intelligence

All of the following are typical leadership theories EXCEPT:

• trait

• behavioral

• situational

• situational

The attempt to lead through earning respect and trust by being genuine describes what leadership style?

• autocratic

• democratic

• authentic

• exchange

All of the following describe leadership, EXCEPT:

• process-oriented

• he appointment of a title or position, event, or result

• layered

• strengthened by diversity

Using the Positive Sandwich Approach is an example of what optimal leadership behavior:

• providing a roadmap

• cultivating

• empowering

• connecting

What are the “four C’s” comprising the Team Captains Leadership Model?

• commitment, confidence, composure, character

• commitment, confidence, composure, coach support

• captain, coordination, character, cultivation

• creating a positive atmosphere, confirming goals, cultivating effort, constructive criticism

One of the ways to empower effective team leaders is to:

• explain to them how they should lead the team

• allow them to organize pre-practice and/or post-practice huddles, or responsibility for calling refocusing time-outs during practice

• have them facilitate appropriate team-building activities

• a and b

• b and c

For their leaders to continue to grow, coaches must:

• select new captains on a regular basis

• help in evaluating skills and provide more opportunities for practicing these skills

• record their leaders in action and watch/listen to the recording with the leader

• choose two leaders, one experienced and one non-experienced, to work together

What must be established before effective team leadership can take place:

• commitment to the team

• acknowledging and accepting team roles

• voting for a team captain

• team goals and common group

• he resolution of all conflicts within the team

Athletes with low self-confidence perceive _________ supportiveness and composure from their coach compared to athletes with high self-confidence:

• less

• more

• similar amounts

• none of the above