Question 1

Individual decisions are generally preferable to group decisions when is sought.

Accepted Answer

A) a higher quality decision 
B) speed 
C) acceptance of solution 
D) diversity of perspectives 
A) a higher quality decision 
B) speed 
C) acceptance of solution 
D) diversity of perspectives

Question 2

Status characteristics theory states that:

Accepted Answer

A) differences in status characteristics create status hierarchies between groups. 
B) inequity creates an equilibrium in a group. 
C) status has little to do with personal characteristics. 
D) differences in status characteristics create status hierarchies within groups. 
A) differences in status characteristics create status hierarchies between groups. 
B) inequity creates an equilibrium in a group. 
C) status has little to do with personal characteristics. 
D) differences in status characteristics create status hierarchies within groups.

Question 3

One of the advantages of the electronic meeting is that ideas are processed fast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How does group size affect a group's behaviour?

Accepted Answer

The evidence indicates that smaller grou

Question 5

Which of the following is not a true statement about status?

Accepted Answer

A) Groups generally disagree within themselves on status criteria. 
B) It is important for group members to believe that the status hierarchy is equitable. 
C) The trappings that go with formal positions are important elements in maintaining equity. 
D) People who control the outcomes of a group through their power tend to be perceived as high status. 
A) Groups generally disagree within themselves on status criteria. 
B) It is important for group members to believe that the status hierarchy is equitable. 
C) The trappings that go with formal positions are important elements in maintaining equity. 
D) People who control the outcomes of a group through their power tend to be perceived as high status.

Question 6

Which of the following statements concerning the climate of trust is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Interpersonal trust among team members increases members' aversion to risk 
B) Interpersonal trust among team members reduces the need to monitor each other's behaviour. 
C) Interpersonal trust among team members bonds members around the belief that others will take advantage of them. 
D) Interpersonal trust among team members inhibits cooperation 
A) Interpersonal trust among team members increases members' aversion to risk 
B) Interpersonal trust among team members reduces the need to monitor each other's behaviour. 
C) Interpersonal trust among team members bonds members around the belief that others will take advantage of them. 
D) Interpersonal trust among team members inhibits cooperation

Question 7

Which team role provides structure?

Accepted Answer

A) assessor 
B) producer 
C) controller 
D) maintainer 
A) assessor 
B) producer 
C) controller 
D) maintainer

Question 8

When an individual finds that compliance with one role requirement may make more difficult the compliance with another,the result is:

Accepted Answer

A) role expectation. 
B) role conflict. 
C) role identity. 
D) role perception. 
A) role expectation. 
B) role conflict. 
C) role identity. 
D) role perception.

Question 9

The context category of the team effectiveness model includes:

Accepted Answer

A) autonomy. 
B) conflict. 
C) ability. 
D) adequate resources. 
A) autonomy. 
B) conflict. 
C) ability. 
D) adequate resources.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

is a socially defined position or rank given to groups or group members by others.

Accepted Answer

A) Role 
B) Promotion 
C) Status 
D) Position 
A) Role 
B) Promotion 
C) Status 
D) Position

Question 12

The chief advantage of the nominal group technique is that it permits the group to meet formally but does not restrict independent thinking,as does the interacting group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In work groups:

Accepted Answer

A) are the same as work teams. 
B) perform greater than the sum of their inputs. 
C) there is no need to engage in collective work that requires joint effort. 
D) all of the above. 
A) are the same as work teams. 
B) perform greater than the sum of their inputs. 
C) there is no need to engage in collective work that requires joint effort. 
D) all of the above.

Question 14

is a phenomenon in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual,minority,or unpopular views.

Accepted Answer

A) Groupshift 
B) Compromise 
C) Groupthink 
D) Group conformity 
A) Groupshift 
B) Compromise 
C) Groupthink 
D) Group conformity

Question 15

The tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) role expectation. 
B) role conflict. 
C) cohesion. 
D) social loafing. 
A) role expectation. 
B) role conflict. 
C) cohesion. 
D) social loafing.

Question 16

Discuss the difference between a work group and a work team.

Accepted Answer

A work group is a group that interacts p

Question 17

Physically isolating a group will make it more cohesive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Role identity is created by certain attitudes and actual behaviours consistent with that role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Alex is the manager in a small marketing firm.He is in charge of allocating the 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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The stages of group development are:

Accepted Answer

A) forming,storming,norming,performing,adjourning. 
B) initiation,evolution,maturation,decline. 
C) idea generation,implementation,termination. 
D) introduction,high productivity,decline. 
A) forming,storming,norming,performing,adjourning. 
B) initiation,evolution,maturation,decline. 
C) idea generation,implementation,termination. 
D) introduction,high productivity,decline.

Individual decisions are generally preferable to group decisions when is sought.

Status characteristics theory states that:

One of the advantages of the electronic meeting is that ideas are processed fast.

How does group size affect a group's behaviour?

Which of the following is not a true statement about status?

Which of the following statements concerning the climate of trust is true?

Which team role provides structure?

When an individual finds that compliance with one role requirement may make more difficult the compliance with another,the result is:

The context category of the team effectiveness model includes:

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

is a socially defined position or rank given to groups or group members by others.

The chief advantage of the nominal group technique is that it permits the group to meet formally but does not restrict independent thinking,as does the interacting group.

In work groups:

is a phenomenon in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual,minority,or unpopular views.

The tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually is known as:

Discuss the difference between a work group and a work team.

Physically isolating a group will make it more cohesive.

Role identity is created by certain attitudes and actual behaviours consistent with that role.

Alex is the manager in a small marketing firm.He is in charge of allocating the 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:

The stages of group development are:

The Significance of Organisational Behaviour

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation

Emotions and Moods

Leadership

Power and Politics

Communication and Conflict

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Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Development

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Exam 7: Understanding Group and Team Behaviour

Individual decisions are generally preferable to group decisions when is sought.

Status characteristics theory states that:

One of the advantages of the electronic meeting is that ideas are processed fast.

How does group size affect a group's behaviour?

Which of the following is not a true statement about status?

Which of the following statements concerning the climate of trust is true?

Which team role provides structure?

When an individual finds that compliance with one role requirement may make more difficult the compliance with another,the result is:

The context category of the team effectiveness model includes:

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

is a socially defined position or rank given to groups or group members by others.

The chief advantage of the nominal group technique is that it permits the group to meet formally but does not restrict independent thinking,as does the interacting group.

In work groups:

is a phenomenon in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual,minority,or unpopular views.

The tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually is known as:

Discuss the difference between a work group and a work team.

Physically isolating a group will make it more cohesive.

Role identity is created by certain attitudes and actual behaviours consistent with that role.

Alex is the manager in a small marketing firm.He is in charge of allocating the 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:

The stages of group development are:

The Significance of Organisational Behaviour

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation

Emotions and Moods

Leadership

Power and Politics

Communication and Conflict

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Development

Filters