Question 1

The punctuated equilibrium model only works for groups that successfully manage the midpoint transition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As a group size increases

Accepted Answer

A) members become less inhibited about participating in group activities. 
B) members become more satisfied with group membership. 
C) the group consistently performs better. 
D) the time available for verbal participation by each member decreases. 
E) performance on conjunctive tasks improves. 
A) members become less inhibited about participating in group activities. 
B) members become more satisfied with group membership. 
C) the group consistently performs better. 
D) the time available for verbal participation by each member decreases. 
E) performance on conjunctive tasks improves.

Question 3

Virtual teams allow for a better work-life balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following types of role conflict is most likely to provoke role ambiguity?

Accepted Answer

A) Intrasender role conflict 
B) Intersender role conflict 
C) Interrole conflict 
D) Person-role conflict 
E) Status-role conflict 
A) Intrasender role conflict 
B) Intersender role conflict 
C) Interrole conflict 
D) Person-role conflict 
E) Status-role conflict

Question 5

Compared to face-to-face teams, virtual teams are more likely to share ________ information which was not known by other team members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared to face-to-face teams, virtual teams are...

Question 6

Which of the following factors is most influential in achieving formal organizational status?

Accepted Answer

A) Age 
B) Assigned role in the organization 
C) Nationality and religion 
D) Ability to perform disjunctive tasks 
E) Loyalty norms 
A) Age 
B) Assigned role in the organization 
C) Nationality and religion 
D) Ability to perform disjunctive tasks 
E) Loyalty norms

Question 7

Members of your organization are complaining that they are not sure how they should be performing their job and what methods they should be using to perform it.You have been assigned the task of finding out more about this problem in terms of what it is, what causes it, the consequences it can have, and how it can be prevented.What will you tell management about these issues?

Accepted Answer

The problem is role ambiguity.Role ambig

Question 8

When working on a(n)________ task the potential performance of a group depends on the performance of its best member.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When working on a(n)________ task the potential...

Question 9

Collective efficacy refers to shared beliefs that a team can successfully perform a given task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

On a conjunctive task, the presence of an especially strong group member can compensate for a weak group member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

For a(n)________ task, the potential performance of the group equals the sum of the individual members' performances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a(n)________ task, the potential performance of...

Question 12

Organizations that allocate rewards to those who truly need the rewards have adopted a reward system that is based on a(n)________ norm.

Accepted Answer

A) social responsibility 
B) reciprocity 
C) equity 
D) equality 
E) loyalty 
A) social responsibility 
B) reciprocity 
C) equity 
D) equality 
E) loyalty

Question 13

The stages of group development are forming, storming, norming, performing, and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The stages of group development are forming,...

Question 14

The recruitment of members for virtual teams should focus on good technical expertise rather than interpersonal skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

"One weak link in the chain" severely damages a group's performance on a(n)________ task.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "One weak link in the chain" severely...

Question 16

Studies of jury deliberations have found that jurors with high social status

Accepted Answer

A) participate more. 
B) have more effect on the verdict. 
C) participate less and have more effect on the verdict. 
D) participate more and have more effect on the verdict. 
E) participate more and have less effect on the verdict. 
A) participate more. 
B) have more effect on the verdict. 
C) participate less and have more effect on the verdict. 
D) participate more and have more effect on the verdict. 
E) participate more and have less effect on the verdict.

Question 17

Positions in a group that have attached to them a set of expected behaviours are called

Accepted Answer

A) roles. 
B) norms. 
C) status symbols. 
D) attributes. 
E) conjunctive tasks. 
A) roles. 
B) norms. 
C) status symbols. 
D) attributes. 
E) conjunctive tasks.

Question 18

Which of the following type of group can enhance team creativity and innovation?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-managed 
B) Informal 
C) Cohesive 
D) Diverse 
E) Cross-functional 
A) Self-managed 
B) Informal 
C) Cohesive 
D) Diverse 
E) Cross-functional

Question 19

In the punctuated equilibrium model of group development, a critical point occurs

Accepted Answer

A) when the group enters the storming stage. 
B) at the midpoint of the group's allotted time until deadline. 
C) at the midpoint of the volume of work that has to be accomplished. 
D) at the middle of Phase 1. 
E) towards the end of Phase 2. 
A) when the group enters the storming stage. 
B) at the midpoint of the group's allotted time until deadline. 
C) at the midpoint of the volume of work that has to be accomplished. 
D) at the middle of Phase 1. 
E) towards the end of Phase 2.

Question 20

Which of the following is a primary feature of virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Team member stability 
B) Small group size 
C) Diversity of members 
D) Lack of face-to-face contact 
E) Superordinate goals 
A) Team member stability 
B) Small group size 
C) Diversity of members 
D) Lack of face-to-face contact 
E) Superordinate goals

The punctuated equilibrium model only works for groups that successfully manage the midpoint transition.

As a group size increases

Virtual teams allow for a better work-life balance.

Which of the following types of role conflict is most likely to provoke role ambiguity?

Compared to face-to-face teams, virtual teams are more likely to share ________ information which was not known by other team members.

Which of the following factors is most influential in achieving formal organizational status?

When working on a(n)________ task the potential performance of a group depends on the performance of its best member.

Collective efficacy refers to shared beliefs that a team can successfully perform a given task.

On a conjunctive task, the presence of an especially strong group member can compensate for a weak group member.

For a(n)________ task, the potential performance of the group equals the sum of the individual members' performances.

Organizations that allocate rewards to those who truly need the rewards have adopted a reward system that is based on a(n)________ norm.

The stages of group development are forming, storming, norming, performing, and ________.

The recruitment of members for virtual teams should focus on good technical expertise rather than interpersonal skills.

"One weak link in the chain" severely damages a group's performance on a(n)________ task.

Studies of jury deliberations have found that jurors with high social status

Positions in a group that have attached to them a set of expected behaviours are called

Which of the following type of group can enhance team creativity and innovation?

In the punctuated equilibrium model of group development, a critical point occurs

Which of the following is a primary feature of virtual teams?

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Exam 7: Groups and Teamwork

The punctuated equilibrium model only works for groups that successfully manage the midpoint transition.

As a group size increases

Virtual teams allow for a better work-life balance.

Which of the following types of role conflict is most likely to provoke role ambiguity?

Compared to face-to-face teams, virtual teams are more likely to share ________ information which was not known by other team members.

Which of the following factors is most influential in achieving formal organizational status?

When working on a(n)________ task the potential performance of a group depends on the performance of its best member.

Collective efficacy refers to shared beliefs that a team can successfully perform a given task.

On a conjunctive task, the presence of an especially strong group member can compensate for a weak group member.

For a(n)________ task, the potential performance of the group equals the sum of the individual members' performances.

Organizations that allocate rewards to those who truly need the rewards have adopted a reward system that is based on a(n)________ norm.

The stages of group development are forming, storming, norming, performing, and ________.

The recruitment of members for virtual teams should focus on good technical expertise rather than interpersonal skills.

"One weak link in the chain" severely damages a group's performance on a(n)________ task.

Studies of jury deliberations have found that jurors with high social status

Positions in a group that have attached to them a set of expected behaviours are called

Which of the following type of group can enhance team creativity and innovation?

In the punctuated equilibrium model of group development, a critical point occurs

Which of the following is a primary feature of virtual teams?

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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