Question 1

How can norms be used to reduce deviant workplace behavior?

Accepted Answer

Deviant workplace behavior (also called

Question 2

By the end of the stage of ________, a relatively clear hierarchy of leadership within the group is established.

Accepted Answer

A)  storming 
B)  norming 
C)  adjourning 
D)  performing 
E)  forming 
A)  storming 
B)  norming 
C)  adjourning 
D)  performing 
E)  forming

Question 3

Our tendency to take personal pride or offense for the accomplishments of a group we are a part of, is the territory of the ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  social exchange 
B)  social identity 
C)  equity 
D)  reinforcement 
E)  expectancy 
A)  social exchange 
B)  social identity 
C)  equity 
D)  reinforcement 
E)  expectancy

Question 4

The second stage of the five-stage group development model is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intragroup conflict within the group 
B)  cohesiveness and close relationships among members of the group 
C)  strong feelings of group identity among members of the group 
D)  uncertainty about the purpose, structure, and leadership of the group 
E)  pride in the accomplishments of the group 
A)  intragroup conflict within the group 
B)  cohesiveness and close relationships among members of the group 
C)  strong feelings of group identity among members of the group 
D)  uncertainty about the purpose, structure, and leadership of the group 
E)  pride in the accomplishments of the group

Question 5

Describe the characteristics of the social identity theory.

Accepted Answer

Our tendency to take personal pride or o

Question 6

Groupshift is seen when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  group members tend to exaggerate the initial positions they hold when discussing a given set of alternatives and arriving at a solution 
B)  group members fail to express alternative opinions and deviant views under the influence of the norm for consensus. 
C)  group members tend to prefer and endorse the products, ideas, and aspects of someone else's culture over their own 
D)  group members view themselves in better light when compared to members of the out-group 
E)  group members notice and emphasize identities that reflect how different they are from other groups 
A)  group members tend to exaggerate the initial positions they hold when discussing a given set of alternatives and arriving at a solution 
B)  group members fail to express alternative opinions and deviant views under the influence of the norm for consensus. 
C)  group members tend to prefer and endorse the products, ideas, and aspects of someone else's culture over their own 
D)  group members view themselves in better light when compared to members of the out-group 
E)  group members notice and emphasize identities that reflect how different they are from other groups

Question 7

Group decision making has a disadvantage in the area of ________, when compared to individual decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy 
B)  creativity 
C)  acceptance of final solutions 
D)  diversity 
E)  speed 
A)  accuracy 
B)  creativity 
C)  acceptance of final solutions 
D)  diversity 
E)  speed

Question 8

Role perception indicates our view of how we are supposed to act in a given situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ is defined as the extent to which members of a group are similar to, or different from, one another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Universality 
B)  Civility 
C)  Homogeneity 
D)  Diversity 
E)  Conformity 
A)  Universality 
B)  Civility 
C)  Homogeneity 
D)  Diversity 
E)  Conformity

Question 10

In discussing a given set of alternatives and arriving at a solution, group members tend to exaggerate the initial positions they hold. This phenomenon is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  groupshift 
B)  social loafing 
C)  social desirability bias 
D)  halo effect 
E)  in-group favoritism 
A)  groupshift 
B)  social loafing 
C)  social desirability bias 
D)  halo effect 
E)  in-group favoritism

How can norms be used to reduce deviant workplace behavior?

By the end of the stage of ________, a relatively clear hierarchy of leadership within the group is established.

Our tendency to take personal pride or offense for the accomplishments of a group we are a part of, is the territory of the ________ theory.

The second stage of the five-stage group development model is characterized by ________.

Describe the characteristics of the social identity theory.

Groupshift is seen when ________.

Group decision making has a disadvantage in the area of ________, when compared to individual decision making.

Role perception indicates our view of how we are supposed to act in a given situation.

________ is defined as the extent to which members of a group are similar to, or different from, one another.

In discussing a given set of alternatives and arriving at a solution, group members tend to exaggerate the initial positions they hold. This phenomenon is called ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 9: Foundations of Group Behavior

How can norms be used to reduce deviant workplace behavior?

By the end of the stage of ________, a relatively clear hierarchy of leadership within the group is established.

Our tendency to take personal pride or offense for the accomplishments of a group we are a part of, is the territory of the ________ theory.

The second stage of the five-stage group development model is characterized by ________.

Describe the characteristics of the social identity theory.

Groupshift is seen when ________.

Group decision making has a disadvantage in the area of ________, when compared to individual decision making.

Role perception indicates our view of how we are supposed to act in a given situation.

________ is defined as the extent to which members of a group are similar to, or different from, one another.

In discussing a given set of alternatives and arriving at a solution, group members tend to exaggerate the initial positions they hold. This phenomenon is called ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters