Question 1

When the group energy is focused on the task at hand,the group has moved to the ______ stage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) High-status members of groups are given more freedom to deviate from norms than are other group members. 
B) High-status people are better able to resist conformity pressures than their lower-status peers. 
C) Status has been shown to have some interesting effects on the power of norms and the pressures to conform. 
D) Low-status members of groups are given more freedom to deviate from norms than are other group members. 
A) High-status members of groups are given more freedom to deviate from norms than are other group members. 
B) High-status people are better able to resist conformity pressures than their lower-status peers. 
C) Status has been shown to have some interesting effects on the power of norms and the pressures to conform. 
D) Low-status members of groups are given more freedom to deviate from norms than are other group members.

Question 3

________ groups are characterised as ones where a person is aware of the others.The person defines himself or herself as a member or would like to be a member.

Accepted Answer

A) Status 
B) Normative 
C) Role 
D) Reference 
A) Status 
B) Normative 
C) Role 
D) Reference

Question 4

For permanent workgroups,performing is the last stage in their development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Norms that dictate with whom group members eat lunch and whether to form friendships on and off the job are norms dealing with:

Accepted Answer

A) social arrangements. 
B) ethical issues. 
C) group activity. 
D) appearance factors. 
A) social arrangements. 
B) ethical issues. 
C) group activity. 
D) appearance factors.

Question 6

________ groups are defined by the organisation's structure.

Accepted Answer

A) Informal 
B) Friendship 
C) Interest 
D) Formal 
A) Informal 
B) Friendship 
C) Interest 
D) Formal

Question 7

Formal groups have natural formations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Alex is the manager in a small marketing firm.He is in charge of allocating resources and assigning employees into different teams.He is also considered to be reasonably attractive. Given the description,he is likely to hold a high status because of his:

Accepted Answer

A) personal characteristics and ability to contribute to the group goals. 
B) ability to contribute to the group's goals and control over outcomes. 
C) control over outcomes and personal characteristics. 
D) none of the above. 
A) personal characteristics and ability to contribute to the group goals. 
B) ability to contribute to the group's goals and control over outcomes. 
C) control over outcomes and personal characteristics. 
D) none of the above.

Question 9

Groupshift most often means decisions:

Accepted Answer

A) are made by groups rather than individuals. 
B) prove less effective. 
C) are made more quickly. 
D) contain greater risk. 
A) are made by groups rather than individuals. 
B) prove less effective. 
C) are made more quickly. 
D) contain greater risk.

Question 10

Conformity to social norms is higher in collectivistic cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Informal groups:

Accepted Answer

A) are defined by the organisation structure. 
B) should be formed outside working hours. 
C) are detrimental in the workplace. 
D) appear in response to the need for social contact. 
A) are defined by the organisation structure. 
B) should be formed outside working hours. 
C) are detrimental in the workplace. 
D) appear in response to the need for social contact.

Question 12

Which one of the following is likely to generate the least innovative alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A) nominal group technique 
B) brainstorming 
C) Delphi technique 
D) face-to-face interacting groups 
A) nominal group technique 
B) brainstorming 
C) Delphi technique 
D) face-to-face interacting groups

Question 13

The major contribution of the Asch study was to demonstrate the impact of:

Accepted Answer

A) the Hawthorne effect. 
B) seating arrangements. 
C) group pressures for conformity. 
D) status on group performance. 
A) the Hawthorne effect. 
B) seating arrangements. 
C) group pressures for conformity. 
D) status on group performance.

Question 14

________ norms include things like appropriate dress and when to look busy.

Accepted Answer

A) Social arrangement 
B) Allocation of resources 
C) Appearance 
D) Performance 
A) Social arrangement 
B) Allocation of resources 
C) Appearance 
D) Performance

Question 15

Physically isolating the group will make it more cohesive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following characteristics is NOT part of the definition of a group?

Accepted Answer

A) They are interdependent. 
B) They have organisationally assigned goals. 
C) They are interacting. 
D) They have two or more members. 
A) They are interdependent. 
B) They have organisationally assigned goals. 
C) They are interacting. 
D) They have two or more members.

Question 17

The Hawthorne studies:

Accepted Answer

A) began by examining the relationship between the physical environment and productivity. 
B) began with illumination experiments with various groups of workers. 
C) did a third study to ascertain the effect of a sophisticated wage incentive plan. 
D) all of the above. 
A) began by examining the relationship between the physical environment and productivity. 
B) began with illumination experiments with various groups of workers. 
C) did a third study to ascertain the effect of a sophisticated wage incentive plan. 
D) all of the above.

Question 18

Fuse Pty Ltd is a human resource consulting firm.From Monday through Thursday,the consultants typically have filled schedules meeting with clients and making calls to set up appointments.In contrast,their Fridays are generally fairly relaxed;they tend to spend a fair amount of time socialising with their fellow consultants.As a professional consultancy,all the employees in the firm dress fairly formally in full business attire. Jane is a new consultant at the firm.Although there is no written rule for work attire,Jane dresses fairly formally.This is most likely because of ________ norms.

Accepted Answer

A) social arrangement 
B) appearance 
C) performance 
D) allocation of resources 
A) social arrangement 
B) appearance 
C) performance 
D) allocation of resources

Question 19

High-status members of the group are more likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A) outspoken,which can be detrimental to the overall group performance. 
B) less active than the lower-status members,who perform better. 
C) receptive to social pressures from other members of the group. 
D) resentful,thus leading to the group's decreased performance. 
A) outspoken,which can be detrimental to the overall group performance. 
B) less active than the lower-status members,who perform better. 
C) receptive to social pressures from other members of the group. 
D) resentful,thus leading to the group's decreased performance.

Question 20

When two people bond because they feel they are different from other members of the group,these people are likely to be responding to which characteristic of social identity theory?

Accepted Answer

A) similarity 
B) distinctiveness 
C) status 
D) uncertainty reduction 
A) similarity 
B) distinctiveness 
C) status 
D) uncertainty reduction

When the group energy is focused on the task at hand,the group has moved to the ______ stage.

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

________ groups are characterised as ones where a person is aware of the others.The person defines himself or herself as a member or would like to be a member.

For permanent workgroups,performing is the last stage in their development.

Norms that dictate with whom group members eat lunch and whether to form friendships on and off the job are norms dealing with:

________ groups are defined by the organisation's structure.

Formal groups have natural formations.

Alex is the manager in a small marketing firm.He is in charge of allocating resources and assigning employees into different teams.He is also considered to be reasonably attractive. Given the description,he is likely to hold a high status because of his:

Groupshift most often means decisions:

Conformity to social norms is higher in collectivistic cultures.

Informal groups:

Which one of the following is likely to generate the least innovative alternatives?

The major contribution of the Asch study was to demonstrate the impact of:

________ norms include things like appropriate dress and when to look busy.

Physically isolating the group will make it more cohesive.

Which of the following characteristics is NOT part of the definition of a group?

The Hawthorne studies:

High-status members of the group are more likely to be:

When two people bond because they feel they are different from other members of the group,these people are likely to be responding to which characteristic of social identity theory?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Diversity in Organisations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 8: Foundations of Group Behaviour

When the group energy is focused on the task at hand,the group has moved to the ______ stage.

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

________ groups are characterised as ones where a person is aware of the others.The person defines himself or herself as a member or would like to be a member.

For permanent workgroups,performing is the last stage in their development.

Norms that dictate with whom group members eat lunch and whether to form friendships on and off the job are norms dealing with:

________ groups are defined by the organisation's structure.

Formal groups have natural formations.

Alex is the manager in a small marketing firm.He is in charge of allocating resources and assigning employees into different teams.He is also considered to be reasonably attractive. Given the description,he is likely to hold a high status because of his:

Groupshift most often means decisions:

Conformity to social norms is higher in collectivistic cultures.

Informal groups:

Which one of the following is likely to generate the least innovative alternatives?

The major contribution of the Asch study was to demonstrate the impact of:

________ norms include things like appropriate dress and when to look busy.

Physically isolating the group will make it more cohesive.

Which of the following characteristics is NOT part of the definition of a group?

The Hawthorne studies:

High-status members of the group are more likely to be:

When two people bond because they feel they are different from other members of the group,these people are likely to be responding to which characteristic of social identity theory?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Diversity in Organisations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters