Which of the following behaviors is least likely to result in ...

[Diane]

Which of the following behaviors is least likely to result in building credibility and influence among team members?
 
  A) Being flexible and open about what the team should achieve
  B) Demonstrating integrity by walking the talk
  C) Creating positive energy by being optimistic and complimentary
  D) Sharing information that involves having knowledge about the tasks and the external environment

Question 2

Your team's approach is to involve everyone, to help people be generalists, and to share information openly. What is your team's approach?
 
  A) Self-censorship
  B) Continuous improvement
  C) Mind guarding
  D) Direct pressure

[chloejackso]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct. A team leader or manager should be clear and consistent, rather than flexible and open, about the goals and aspirations of the organization.
B) Incorrect. Integrity adds greatly to a manager's credibility.
C) Incorrect. Positive energy adds to a manager's credibility
D) Incorrect. Sharing information brings a manager credibility.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Self-censorship is one attribute of groupthink characterized by members who minimize their doubts.
B) Correct. Continuous improvement is one of the common attributes of high performing teams. All other answers are clearly wrong, as they refer to elements of groupthink.
C) Incorrect. Mind guarding is one attribute of groupthink characterized by members who try to protect the team from being exposed to disturbing ideas.
D) Incorrect. Direct pressure is one attribute of groupthink characterized by members who impose sanctions on others who explore deviant viewpoints.