Question 1

Ringelmann (1913)found that when people worked in an interacting group on an additive task,the group performance was

Accepted Answer

A) much better than the sum of the individual performances (synergy). 
B) slightly better than the sum of the individual performances. 
C) exactly equal to the sum of the individual performance. 
D) worse than the sum of the individual performances. 
A) much better than the sum of the individual performances (synergy). 
B) slightly better than the sum of the individual performances. 
C) exactly equal to the sum of the individual performance. 
D) worse than the sum of the individual performances.

Question 2

Research on electronic brainstorming suggests that the difference in performance between nominal groups and interacting groups is probably due to

Accepted Answer

A) social anxiety. 
B) shyness. 
C) process loss. 
D) group polarization. 
A) social anxiety. 
B) shyness. 
C) process loss. 
D) group polarization.

Question 3

Results of studies designed to show the effects of team building have

Accepted Answer

A) been inconsistent. 
B) demonstrated that it can have very negative effects. 
C) demonstrated that it usually improves performance. 
D) not yet been reported. 
A) been inconsistent. 
B) demonstrated that it can have very negative effects. 
C) demonstrated that it usually improves performance. 
D) not yet been reported.

Question 4

Which of the following applies more to teams than groups?

Accepted Answer

A) mental models 
B) process loss 
C) norms 
D) cohesiveness 
A) mental models 
B) process loss 
C) norms 
D) cohesiveness

Question 5

Janis (1972)says groupthink can be avoided by

Accepted Answer

A) having group leaders serve as impartial moderators. 
B) having group members critically evaluate decision alternatives. 
C) having the group engage in brainstorming at regular intervals. 
D) Both a and b are correct. 
A) having group leaders serve as impartial moderators. 
B) having group members critically evaluate decision alternatives. 
C) having the group engage in brainstorming at regular intervals. 
D) Both a and b are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT associated with team commitment?

Accepted Answer

A) team performance 
B) coworker satisfaction 
C) organizational commitment 
D) job involvement 
A) team performance 
B) coworker satisfaction 
C) organizational commitment 
D) job involvement

Question 7

The Psychology faculty at Successful College have agreed that nobody should give more than two conference presentations in a year.This agreement is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) groupthink. 
B) a production norm. 
C) process loss. 
D) norm enforcement. 
A) groupthink. 
B) a production norm. 
C) process loss. 
D) norm enforcement.

Question 8

Research on brainstorming has revealed that

Accepted Answer

A) people come up with more ideas when they brainstorm as a group than when they work individually. 
B) people come up with better ideas when they brainstorm as a group than when they work individually. 
C) people come up with fewer ideas when they brainstorm as a group than when they work individually. 
D) Both a and b are correct. 
A) people come up with more ideas when they brainstorm as a group than when they work individually. 
B) people come up with better ideas when they brainstorm as a group than when they work individually. 
C) people come up with fewer ideas when they brainstorm as a group than when they work individually. 
D) Both a and b are correct.

Question 9

All teams are groups,but not all groups are teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Groupthink refers to the tendency for groups to

Accepted Answer

A) make members feel like they are part of a family. 
B) make decisions that the individual members know are poor ones. 
C) have a shared understanding of group tasks. 
D) make similar decisions that individuals would make. 
A) make members feel like they are part of a family. 
B) make decisions that the individual members know are poor ones. 
C) have a shared understanding of group tasks. 
D) make similar decisions that individuals would make.

Question 11

The group has an ongoing norm that all group members should express their opinions.When Wendy joins the group she tries to force her opinions on everyone,and attacks others when their opinions differ from hers.The group's first response to this norm violation will probably be to

Accepted Answer

A) give in to her. 
B) ostracize her (completely ignore her). 
C) scold her for her inappropriate behavior. 
D) inform her that she is violating a norm. 
A) give in to her. 
B) ostracize her (completely ignore her). 
C) scold her for her inappropriate behavior. 
D) inform her that she is violating a norm.

Question 12

A group that is cohesive is a committed group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about group diversity is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Demographic diversity is helpful for team innovation. 
B) Diversity and job satisfaction are positively related. 
C) Cognitive diversity is helpful for team innovation. 
D) Members of teams with individual goals are more satisfied if they are diverse. 
A) Demographic diversity is helpful for team innovation. 
B) Diversity and job satisfaction are positively related. 
C) Cognitive diversity is helpful for team innovation. 
D) Members of teams with individual goals are more satisfied if they are diverse.

Question 14

To maximize productivity,New Millennium Enterprises pays an extra $100 to all members of work teams that exceed a difficult quota.This can be considered an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a group incentive system. 
B) group goal setting. 
C) group polarization. 
D) Both a and b are correct. 
A) a group incentive system. 
B) group goal setting. 
C) group polarization. 
D) Both a and b are correct.

Question 15

When groups are brainstorming they are supposed to

Accepted Answer

A) generate ideas without being critical or judgmental in any way. 
B) generate really good ideas,even if there are only a few of them. 
C) take turns criticizing each idea before formally accepting it. 
D) engage in groupthink when evaluating ideas. 
A) generate ideas without being critical or judgmental in any way. 
B) generate really good ideas,even if there are only a few of them. 
C) take turns criticizing each idea before formally accepting it. 
D) engage in groupthink when evaluating ideas.

Question 16

At his other job John was the most popular guy on the team.Six months ago John was assigned to a new work group at New Millennium Enterprises.He continually out performs all of the other members of his new work group.Recently the other members of the group have begun to avoid John during break times and stop all conversations when he walks into the room.Why has John's popularity status changed?

Accepted Answer

A) They think he is a management suck-up. 
B) They don't know him very well and are all very shy. 
C) He has repeatedly violated the group's production norms. 
D) They are all too busy getting their jobs done to socialize with anyone. 
A) They think he is a management suck-up. 
B) They don't know him very well and are all very shy. 
C) He has repeatedly violated the group's production norms. 
D) They are all too busy getting their jobs done to socialize with anyone.

Question 17

Quality circles only benefit the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following applies more to teams than groups?

Accepted Answer

A) commitment 
B) groupthink 
C) norms 
D) cohesiveness 
A) commitment 
B) groupthink 
C) norms 
D) cohesiveness

Question 19

At New Millennium Enterprises each computer monitor is entirely assembled by a small group of employees,who are also responsible for quality control and warranty repairs.New Millennium Enterprises is using

Accepted Answer

A) quality circles. 
B) autonomous work teams. 
C) polarized work groups. 
D) nominal work groups. 
A) quality circles. 
B) autonomous work teams. 
C) polarized work groups. 
D) nominal work groups.

Question 20

Unwritten rules of behavior accepted by members of a work group that apply to all members are known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) norms 
B) roles 
C) formal rules 
D) informal rules 
A) norms 
B) roles 
C) formal rules 
D) informal rules

Ringelmann (1913)found that when people worked in an interacting group on an additive task,the group performance was

Research on electronic brainstorming suggests that the difference in performance between nominal groups and interacting groups is probably due to

Results of studies designed to show the effects of team building have

Which of the following applies more to teams than groups?

Janis (1972)says groupthink can be avoided by

Which of the following is NOT associated with team commitment?

The Psychology faculty at Successful College have agreed that nobody should give more than two conference presentations in a year.This agreement is an example of

Research on brainstorming has revealed that

All teams are groups,but not all groups are teams.

Groupthink refers to the tendency for groups to

The group has an ongoing norm that all group members should express their opinions.When Wendy joins the group she tries to force her opinions on everyone,and attacks others when their opinions differ from hers.The group's first response to this norm violation will probably be to

A group that is cohesive is a committed group.

Which of the following statements about group diversity is TRUE?

To maximize productivity,New Millennium Enterprises pays an extra $100 to all members of work teams that exceed a difficult quota.This can be considered an example of

When groups are brainstorming they are supposed to

Quality circles only benefit the organization.

Which of the following applies more to teams than groups?

At New Millennium Enterprises each computer monitor is entirely assembled by a small group of employees,who are also responsible for quality control and warranty repairs.New Millennium Enterprises is using

Unwritten rules of behavior accepted by members of a work group that apply to all members are known as ____________.

Introduction

Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Job Analysis

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Theories of Employee Motivation

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Occupational Health Psychology

Leadership and Power in Organizations

Organizational Development and Theory

Filters

Exam 12: Work Groups and Work Teams

Ringelmann (1913)found that when people worked in an interacting group on an additive task,the group performance was

Research on electronic brainstorming suggests that the difference in performance between nominal groups and interacting groups is probably due to

Results of studies designed to show the effects of team building have

Which of the following applies more to teams than groups?

Janis (1972)says groupthink can be avoided by

Which of the following is NOT associated with team commitment?

The Psychology faculty at Successful College have agreed that nobody should give more than two conference presentations in a year.This agreement is an example of

Research on brainstorming has revealed that

All teams are groups,but not all groups are teams.

Groupthink refers to the tendency for groups to

The group has an ongoing norm that all group members should express their opinions.When Wendy joins the group she tries to force her opinions on everyone,and attacks others when their opinions differ from hers.The group's first response to this norm violation will probably be to

A group that is cohesive is a committed group.

Which of the following statements about group diversity is TRUE?

To maximize productivity,New Millennium Enterprises pays an extra $100 to all members of work teams that exceed a difficult quota.This can be considered an example of

When groups are brainstorming they are supposed to

Quality circles only benefit the organization.

Which of the following applies more to teams than groups?

At New Millennium Enterprises each computer monitor is entirely assembled by a small group of employees,who are also responsible for quality control and warranty repairs.New Millennium Enterprises is using

Unwritten rules of behavior accepted by members of a work group that apply to all members are known as ____________.

Introduction

Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Job Analysis

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Theories of Employee Motivation

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Occupational Health Psychology

Leadership and Power in Organizations

Organizational Development and Theory

Filters