Question 1

In the ________, people lower their effort because of the feeling that others are free riding, that is, they are trying to restore equity in the group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ________, people lower their effort...

Question 2

Which aspect of group structure most closely reflects the way members evaluate each other?

Accepted Answer

A) Size 
B) Roles 
C) Norms 
D) Status 
E) Diversity 
A) Size 
B) Roles 
C) Norms 
D) Status 
E) Diversity

Question 3

Team reflexivity is the extent to which teams deliberately discuss team membership and group norms and adapt their behaviour accordingly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jason had trouble balancing the demands of work with the needs of his family.Jason is experiencing ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jason had trouble balancing the demands of...

Question 5

Up to a point, threat promotes group cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The performance of cohesive groups is consistently better than that of incohesive groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Work groups that bring people with different functional specialties together to better invent, design, or deliver a product or service are called

Accepted Answer

A) self-managed teams. 
B) virtual teams. 
C) task forces. 
D) cross-functional teams. 
E) formal teams. 
A) self-managed teams. 
B) virtual teams. 
C) task forces. 
D) cross-functional teams. 
E) formal teams.

Question 8

Describe four types of reward allocation norms which may affect how workers are paid and rewarded in organizations.Which one do you think is the fairest, overall? Why?

Accepted Answer

Equity, equality, reciprocity, and socia

Question 9

Hybrid teams that combine face-to-face interaction with virtual interaction are least likely to share information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Intrinsic motivation should counteract social loafing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Shared beliefs that a team can successfully perform a given task is known as

Accepted Answer

A) group cohesiveness. 
B) superordinate goals. 
C) shared mental models. 
D) collective efficacy. 
E) social norms. 
A) group cohesiveness. 
B) superordinate goals. 
C) shared mental models. 
D) collective efficacy. 
E) social norms.

Question 12

Expectations that social units have regarding the behaviour of others are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Expectations that social units have regarding the...

Question 13

Role conflict is defined as a lack of clarity of job goals or methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Along with their reliance on computer and electronic technology, the primary feature of a virtual team is the lack of ________ contact between team members due to geographic dispersion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Along with their reliance on computer and...

Question 15

Trust is even more important in ________ teams than in conventional teams to achieve high team effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Trust is even more important in ________...

Question 16

What are the different kinds of role conflict and what can managers do to help prevent employee role conflict?

Accepted Answer

Intrasender role conflict occurs when a

Question 17

The self-managed work teams at Excelsior Widgets were so large that confusion and poor coordination existed within every team.This is an example of a process loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The workforce petitioned management to be paid on an individual piece rate basis.Which reward allocation norm do the workers favour?

Accepted Answer

A) Social responsibility 
B) Equality 
C) Equity 
D) Reciprocity 
E) Loyalty 
A) Social responsibility 
B) Equality 
C) Equity 
D) Reciprocity 
E) Loyalty

Question 19

The Really Sweet Candy Company is interested in developing new and innovative types of candy and has decided to form cross-functional teams.Which of the following is NOT something they need to consider if they want to ensure that the teams are effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Composition 
B) Superordinate goals 
C) Technical training 
D) Autonomy 
E) Rules and procedures 
A) Composition 
B) Superordinate goals 
C) Technical training 
D) Autonomy 
E) Rules and procedures

Question 20

Higher levels of diversity on a team will lead to higher cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the ________, people lower their effort because of the feeling that others are free riding, that is, they are trying to restore equity in the group.

Which aspect of group structure most closely reflects the way members evaluate each other?

Team reflexivity is the extent to which teams deliberately discuss team membership and group norms and adapt their behaviour accordingly.

Jason had trouble balancing the demands of work with the needs of his family.Jason is experiencing ________.

Up to a point, threat promotes group cohesiveness.

The performance of cohesive groups is consistently better than that of incohesive groups.

Work groups that bring people with different functional specialties together to better invent, design, or deliver a product or service are called

Describe four types of reward allocation norms which may affect how workers are paid and rewarded in organizations.Which one do you think is the fairest, overall? Why?

Hybrid teams that combine face-to-face interaction with virtual interaction are least likely to share information.

Intrinsic motivation should counteract social loafing.

Shared beliefs that a team can successfully perform a given task is known as

Expectations that social units have regarding the behaviour of others are called ________.

Role conflict is defined as a lack of clarity of job goals or methods.

Along with their reliance on computer and electronic technology, the primary feature of a virtual team is the lack of ________ contact between team members due to geographic dispersion.

Trust is even more important in ________ teams than in conventional teams to achieve high team effectiveness.

What are the different kinds of role conflict and what can managers do to help prevent employee role conflict?

The self-managed work teams at Excelsior Widgets were so large that confusion and poor coordination existed within every team.This is an example of a process loss.

The workforce petitioned management to be paid on an individual piece rate basis.Which reward allocation norm do the workers favour?

The Really Sweet Candy Company is interested in developing new and innovative types of candy and has decided to form cross-functional teams.Which of the following is NOT something they need to consider if they want to ensure that the teams are effective?

Higher levels of diversity on a team will lead to higher cohesiveness.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

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Exam 7: Groups and Teamwork

In the ________, people lower their effort because of the feeling that others are free riding, that is, they are trying to restore equity in the group.

Which aspect of group structure most closely reflects the way members evaluate each other?

Team reflexivity is the extent to which teams deliberately discuss team membership and group norms and adapt their behaviour accordingly.

Jason had trouble balancing the demands of work with the needs of his family.Jason is experiencing ________.

Up to a point, threat promotes group cohesiveness.

The performance of cohesive groups is consistently better than that of incohesive groups.

Work groups that bring people with different functional specialties together to better invent, design, or deliver a product or service are called

Describe four types of reward allocation norms which may affect how workers are paid and rewarded in organizations.Which one do you think is the fairest, overall? Why?

Hybrid teams that combine face-to-face interaction with virtual interaction are least likely to share information.

Intrinsic motivation should counteract social loafing.

Shared beliefs that a team can successfully perform a given task is known as

Expectations that social units have regarding the behaviour of others are called ________.

Role conflict is defined as a lack of clarity of job goals or methods.

Along with their reliance on computer and electronic technology, the primary feature of a virtual team is the lack of ________ contact between team members due to geographic dispersion.

Trust is even more important in ________ teams than in conventional teams to achieve high team effectiveness.

What are the different kinds of role conflict and what can managers do to help prevent employee role conflict?

The self-managed work teams at Excelsior Widgets were so large that confusion and poor coordination existed within every team.This is an example of a process loss.

The workforce petitioned management to be paid on an individual piece rate basis.Which reward allocation norm do the workers favour?

The Really Sweet Candy Company is interested in developing new and innovative types of candy and has decided to form cross-functional teams.Which of the following is NOT something they need to consider if they want to ensure that the teams are effective?

Higher levels of diversity on a team will lead to higher cohesiveness.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters