Exam 11: Developing Groups

One of the appealing aspects of groups is that they represent ________,because what often cannot be achieved individually becomes possible through group action.

A(n)________ is the product of negative synergy because of factors such as poor communication,antagonistic conflicts,and avoidance of responsibilities.

Teams provide the natural vehicle for employees to share ideas and ________.

A group is defined as two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who come together to achieve particular objectives.

"Going in the right direction but has not yet established a sense of collective accountability" is the best way to describe a ________.

Workgroups established by the organization and given designated work assignments and established tasks are called ________.

The degree to which members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in a group is known as ________.

The degree to which members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group is known as cohesiveness.

Continuous improvement requires management to encourage employees to ________ and to act on what the employees suggest.

Before implementing teams,supervisors should carefully evaluate whether the work requires or will benefit from ________.