Question 1

Connie Gersick's research resulted in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Typical stages of group development 
B) Punctuated equilibrium model 
C) Model of the role assumption process 
D) Model of group cohesiveness 
E) Model of factors that influence work group effectiveness 
A) Typical stages of group development 
B) Punctuated equilibrium model 
C) Model of the role assumption process 
D) Model of group cohesiveness 
E) Model of factors that influence work group effectiveness

Question 2

One of the members of Jim's self-managed work team had forgotten how to use Excel.This is an example of a process loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Seniority is the most important criterion in a formal status system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The group had trouble coordinating its efforts because it was so big.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a conjunctive task. 
B) social loafing. 
C) a process loss. 
D) role ambiguity. 
E) punctuated equilibrium. 
A) a conjunctive task. 
B) social loafing. 
C) a process loss. 
D) role ambiguity. 
E) punctuated equilibrium.

Question 5

The team members' shared beliefs that their team can successfully perform a given task is known as

Accepted Answer

A) self-efficacy. 
B) mutual-gain. 
C) collective efficacy. 
D) mutual satisfaction. 
E) collective self-interest. 
A) self-efficacy. 
B) mutual-gain. 
C) collective efficacy. 
D) mutual satisfaction. 
E) collective self-interest.

Question 6

Which of the following is an important contributor to collective efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Team trust 
B) Team cohesiveness 
C) Team goal setting 
D) Team reflection 
E) Team reflexivity 
A) Team trust 
B) Team cohesiveness 
C) Team goal setting 
D) Team reflection 
E) Team reflexivity

Question 7

Define virtual teams and discuss the advantages and challenges of virtual teams.

Accepted Answer

Virtual teams are work groups that use t

Question 8

Virtual teams engage in a lower volume of information sharing compared to face-to-face teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Team reflexivity is the extent to which teams deliberately discuss team processes and goals and adapt their behaviour accordingly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When recruiting members for virtual teams, it is important to find people with good ________ skills, not just technical expertise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When recruiting members for virtual teams, it...

Question 11

Highly cohesive work groups almost always

Accepted Answer

A) have high levels of turnover. 
B) accomplish their own goals effectively. 
C) produce more than less cohesive groups. 
D) produce less than less cohesive groups. 
E) accomplish the goals of the organization effectively. 
A) have high levels of turnover. 
B) accomplish their own goals effectively. 
C) produce more than less cohesive groups. 
D) produce less than less cohesive groups. 
E) accomplish the goals of the organization effectively.

Question 12

Rules and procedures are important for the effectiveness of cross-functional teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are ways to counteract social loafing EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) making individual performance more visible. 
B) establishing a superordinate goal. 
C) increasing performance feedback. 
D) increasing feelings of indispensability. 
E) making sure that the work is interesting. 
A) making individual performance more visible. 
B) establishing a superordinate goal. 
C) increasing performance feedback. 
D) increasing feelings of indispensability. 
E) making sure that the work is interesting.

Question 14

Reward allocation norms, such as equity norms, means that all group members expect to be treated equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The uniqueness advantage has to do with cross-functional teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Tough initiation into a group increases group cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

High status persons tend to initiate and receive less communication than low status persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The relationship between group size and group ________ is particularly complex and highly contingent upon the task being performed.

Accepted Answer

A) cohesiveness 
B) member participation 
C) member satisfaction 
D) performance 
E) norms 
A) cohesiveness 
B) member participation 
C) member satisfaction 
D) performance 
E) norms

Question 19

A successful self-managed work team would probably NOT be

Accepted Answer

A) extremely large. 
B) high in social skills. 
C) highly cohesive. 
D) performing an interesting task. 
E) high in expertise. 
A) extremely large. 
B) high in social skills. 
C) highly cohesive. 
D) performing an interesting task. 
E) high in expertise.

Question 20

Diverse groups tend to develop more ________ than less diverse groups.

Accepted Answer

A) roles 
B) poorly 
C) quickly 
D) slowly 
E) loyalty norms 
A) roles 
B) poorly 
C) quickly 
D) slowly 
E) loyalty norms

Connie Gersick's research resulted in which of the following?

One of the members of Jim's self-managed work team had forgotten how to use Excel.This is an example of a process loss.

Seniority is the most important criterion in a formal status system.

The group had trouble coordinating its efforts because it was so big.This is an example of

The team members' shared beliefs that their team can successfully perform a given task is known as

Which of the following is an important contributor to collective efficacy?

Define virtual teams and discuss the advantages and challenges of virtual teams.

Virtual teams engage in a lower volume of information sharing compared to face-to-face teams.

Team reflexivity is the extent to which teams deliberately discuss team processes and goals and adapt their behaviour accordingly.

When recruiting members for virtual teams, it is important to find people with good ________ skills, not just technical expertise.

Highly cohesive work groups almost always

Rules and procedures are important for the effectiveness of cross-functional teams.

All of the following are ways to counteract social loafing EXCEPT

Reward allocation norms, such as equity norms, means that all group members expect to be treated equally.

The uniqueness advantage has to do with cross-functional teams.

Tough initiation into a group increases group cohesiveness.

High status persons tend to initiate and receive less communication than low status persons.

The relationship between group size and group ________ is particularly complex and highly contingent upon the task being performed.

A successful self-managed work team would probably NOT be

Diverse groups tend to develop more ________ than less diverse groups.

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

Connie Gersick's research resulted in which of the following?

One of the members of Jim's self-managed work team had forgotten how to use Excel.This is an example of a process loss.

Seniority is the most important criterion in a formal status system.

The group had trouble coordinating its efforts because it was so big.This is an example of

The team members' shared beliefs that their team can successfully perform a given task is known as

Which of the following is an important contributor to collective efficacy?

Define virtual teams and discuss the advantages and challenges of virtual teams.

Virtual teams engage in a lower volume of information sharing compared to face-to-face teams.

Team reflexivity is the extent to which teams deliberately discuss team processes and goals and adapt their behaviour accordingly.

When recruiting members for virtual teams, it is important to find people with good ________ skills, not just technical expertise.

Highly cohesive work groups almost always

Rules and procedures are important for the effectiveness of cross-functional teams.

All of the following are ways to counteract social loafing EXCEPT

Reward allocation norms, such as equity norms, means that all group members expect to be treated equally.

The uniqueness advantage has to do with cross-functional teams.

Tough initiation into a group increases group cohesiveness.

High status persons tend to initiate and receive less communication than low status persons.

The relationship between group size and group ________ is particularly complex and highly contingent upon the task being performed.

A successful self-managed work team would probably NOT be

Diverse groups tend to develop more ________ than less diverse groups.

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