ANSWER KEY FOR SAMPLE EXAM PAPER ULAB 2122 SEM 1 2015/2016

General information about the final exams:

1. There will be two (2) texts that YOU have to read, but the test paper consists of three
(3) parts / sections.

2. Section I tests YOUR understanding of Text 1 and Section II Text 2. Section III
however, tries to show similarities or differences between the two texts and YOU
may be required to show YOUR ability to synthesize information from both texts.

3. Marks for Sections I and II may range from 10-12 each and the remaining marks (e.g.
30-23 = 7) come from Section III.

4. YOU are encouraged to YOUR own words (paraphrase and/or summarize

information) to answer the questions to reflect YOUR writing ability. Some questions
penalize YOU if YOU do not use YOUR own words, and some questions try to
restrict or control the number of words YOU should use, through the limited space
given. Try to use YOUR own words, wherever possible.

5. For questions which the total mark gives an indication for a specific required number
of answers (e.g. 3 x 1m = 3 marks), please provide the required number of answers to
merit the possible full marks.

6. You may notice that there are questions that spell out the specific number of answers
(e.g. write the two (2) similarities), but the space for answers does not have any
specific numbering for the answers. This is intentional to provide flexibility FOR
YOU to choose the way to write the answers. YOU have done this in YOUR writing,
soYOUshould demonstrate YOUR writing skills here.

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PART I (TEXT 1)
Instruction: Based on your understanding of the text, answer the following question.

1. Complete the table below on stage in the argument and main points of the first five
paragraphs of the text. [note: refer to page 26 in the textbook]

Paragraph Stage in the argument Main point

I Introduces the argument whether Leadership skills may be enhanced

leadership is learnable through practical and experiential
learning program

II & III Presents evidence that sports i) Ewing et al. (2002): sports
contributes to leadership contributes to learning skills and
development values that ensure future success.
(1m) ii) Dupuis et al. (2006): team captain
experiences develop elements of
leadership
iii)Dobosz and Beaty (1999): athletes
demonstrated significantly greater
leadership ability than did non-
athletes
(2 x m = 1 mark)

IV Presents counter-arguments i) Fine (1987): sports participation

against sports contributing to has no general effect on self-
leadership development (1m) image, does not reduce prejudice
and not develop leadership.

ii) Lesyk (2000): Coaches were

doubtful that participating in sports
could lead to life skills learning.

iii)Spreitzer (1994): skills developed

in sports are not transferable to life

(2 x m = 1 mark)

V Highlights the weaknesses of i) Leadership measurement

previous studies instruments used in previous
(1m) studies only focused on leadership
within a sports team

ii) Studies used perception of

ownself, peers, or coaches to
identify athletes leadership

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abilities.

iii)Sample size is very small.

Students need to extract the main points to fill in the blanks in the table. If
students indiscriminately cut and paste, deduct up to 1 mark from the total
marks that they have collected (for e.g. 4.5 1). Use your discretion to deduct
marks.

(5 marks)

2. In paragraph V, the authors write Not all studies have demonstrated a relationship
between athletic team participation and leadership skill development. What is the
function of this sentence? [note: refer to page 12 in the textbook]

This sentence INTRODUCES A NEW ARGUMENT / OPPOSITE ARGUMENT i.e.

the studies that did not show a relationship between participation in sports and
leadership skill development.

Award 1 mark for answer (meaning) that reflects the underlined sentence (1 mark)

3. Complete the table below on the research discussed in paragraphs VI to X. [note: engaging with the text
to identify points /arguments in the text: most articles in the textbook have this kind of exercise]

Details on the study Descriptions

Objectives To find out whether

i) participants in organized sports team have different

leadership skills from those who did not participate
in similar teams

ii) increased levels of participation in school-sponsored

sports teams are associated with increased levels of
leadership skills

iii)nature of sport affect the level of leadership skills

developed.

(2 x m = 1 mark)

Findings i) Participants in organized sports team demonstrated

higher teamwork skills while those who did not
demonstrated higher written communications skills.

ii) Increased levels of participation are not associated

with differing levels of leadership skills

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iii) the nature of the sport is not generally associated

with skill development.

(2 x m = 1 mark)

(2 marks)

4. In paragraph VIII and IX, the authors argue that sports does not build leaders. Complete
the argument below by paraphrasing the roles of coaches in developing leadership
among athletes. [note: refer to page 30 / 52/ 58 in the textbook testing paraphrasing, summarizing
and synthesizing skills all related points should be put in one sentence]

According to Extejt and Smith (2009), in order for athletes to develop leadership
skills, coaches should focus on leadership skills / select activities and order them in a
manner to develop leadership skills; coaches should be knowledgeable about
educational processes that build leadership, and coaches should give feedback to team
captains on their leadership roles.
Students should give 3 different points to get full mark. If students cut and paste
indiscriminately, the maximum mark is only one (1).

(3 x 1m = 3 marks)

5. What is the authors view about recruiting officers who have higher tendency to offer
employment to athletes? [note: engaging with the text evaluating authors stance or response to
ideas in the text: e.g. page 108 / 142]

The recruiting officers may bypass persons who would be a good fit in the job / the
recruiting officers may hire persons that are not suitable for the job.

Award one (1) point also if students answer the authors do not agree with recruiting
officers that have preference for athletes (or anything that reflects this meaning)

(1 mark)

PART II (Text 2)
Instruction: Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

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1. The author implies that online games are not altogether negative. How does the author
make this argument clear in paragraph I? [note: evaluating contents of the text evaluating how
authors present argument in text (or how students write their paragraphs) e.g. page 28 / 31 / 33 / 62]

By describing the experiences / claims by Elliot Noss and Stephen Gillett that their
leadership qualities are developed from online gameplay / by playing online games.

Award full mark for answer that reflects the above. (2 marks)

If students cut and paste, award maximum 1 mark.

2. According to the author, what is leadership style? [note: engaging with the text to identify
points /arguments in the text: most articles in the textbook have this kind of exercise]

Leadership style the means through which the authority is exercised and the process
through which decisions are made

OR

Leadership style is the manner and approach of providing team direction, implementing
plans, and motivating people.

(1 mark)

3. In paragraph III, the author reports the findings of previous research on how multi-
player online role playing game (MMORPG) games develop leadership skills. Complete
the argument below by paraphrasing how MMORPG games help develop leadership.
[note: evaluating contents of the text evaluating how authors present argument in text (or how students
write their paragraphs) e.g. page 28 / 31 / 33 / 62]

Through MMORPG games, leadership skills are developed because the players are
encouraged to take risks, responsible on the situations, and exposed to leadership-
improving opportunities.

Students should give 3 different points to get full mark. If students cut and paste
indiscriminately, the maximum mark is only one (1). (3 x 1m = 3 marks)

4. Complete the table below on information on Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
games such as Defense of the Ancients (DotA) and Heroes of Newerth (HoN). [note:
engaging with the text to identify points /arguments in the text: most articles in the textbook have this
kind of exercise].

Feature Description
Number of players Maximum five (5) players

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Objective of the to eliminate the opposing team members and destroy their
games base constructions. (1m)
Ideal strategy to win strengthen each game character and manage the team
resources such as gold and experience points (1m)

Award 0 point if students give this delegating

responsibilities evenly and corresponding these
responsibilities with the game roles of each team
member

Reason : it is a team game of course delegating and

carrying out the duty should happen
(2 marks)

5. In paragraphs VI and VII, the author discusses similarities between aspects of online
games and those of leadership. In your own words, write the two (2) similarities. [note:
refer to page 30 / 52 / 58 / 96 in the textbook testing paraphrasing, summarizing and synthesizing skills
all related points should be put in one sentence]

i. While game role has specific abilities and are restricted by certain game rules
and environment, leaders also have a specific style and problems to solved. (1
m)

ii. If in online games,a player is given flexibility to choose a hero and its
corresponding strengths and limitations, in real life a leader could choose his
style and resources to solve his problems. (1 m)

(3 marks)
If students cut and paste indiscriminately, the maximum mark is only one (1).

6. What is the stance of the author on the general influence of online games? [note: engaging
with the text evaluating authors stance or response to ideas in the text: e.g. page 31 / 108 / 142]

Online games should not only be seen as a negative influence, but also as a valuable
didactic tool / social investment

OR

Online games could present potential gains

If students cut and paste, award a maximum 1/2 mark. (1 marks)

PART III (7 marks)

Instruction: Based on your reading of Texts 1 and 2, answer the following questions.

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1. What is the main argument of authors of both texts with regards to transferability of
leadership skills? Support your answer with excerpts cited from the texts. [note: refer to
page 30 / 52 / 58 / 60 / 63 / 76 in the textbook testing paraphrasing, summarizing and synthesizing
skills all related points should be put in one or two sentences]

There are 2 parts that students need to answer.

No 1 is about the main argument:

While Extejt and Smith (2009) argue against the transferability of leadership skills from
the field to classroom or workplace, Nuangjumnong (2014) believes that leadership
skills could be enhanced through online games. (1 mark)

No 2 is the supporting excerpts.

From Text 1:
According to Extejt and Smith (2009) the main purpose of participating in sport is to
develop physical skills and strategies associated with the sport, not to develop
leadership skills. (para VIII)

Extejt and Smith (2009) claim that athletes may see their field-developed skills as
applicable to sports only and therefore do not practice them in the workplace. (para X)

Any one for 1 mark

From Text 2:
Nuangjumnong (2014) asserts that consciously practicing leadership through games
should yield better development results. (para VII)

There is a positive correlation between specific game roles and specific leadership styles
and a player who exercises a specific game role tends to display the corresponding
leadership style (Nuangjumnong, 2014) (para IV)

Any one for 1 mark

The other 1 mark is for the language used. Use your discretion to award this 1
mark.
Total: (4 marks)

2. How do the authors of both texts conclude their respective paper? [note: identifying features
of a conclusion and evaluating authors response to arguments presented in the text: e.g. page 45-47 /
142]

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The authors of Text 1 give comment on the application of the findings for human
resource managers or campus recruiters while the author of Text 2 emphasizes on the
potential use of online gameplay on leadership.
Use your discretion to accept other suitable answers given by the students.

(3 marks)

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