Question 1

According to the text, norms are personal, individual standards of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Social loafing is a(n)________ problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social loafing is a(n)________ problem....

Question 3

Jim's boss tells him to do one thing one minute and the opposite thing the next minute.Jim is experiencing ________.

Accepted Answer

intrasende

Question 4

Self-managed work teams are most effective when the tasks that they are required to perform are simple rather than complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning group cohesiveness is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Smaller groups generally have a more difficult time becoming and staying cohesive. 
B) Groups that are tough to get into should be more attractive than those that are easy to join. 
C) A group becomes more attractive to its members when it has successfully accomplished some important goal. 
D) Under extreme threat or loss of a contest, group cohesiveness is likely to suffer. 
E) Voluntary turnover from highly cohesive groups should be low. 
A) Smaller groups generally have a more difficult time becoming and staying cohesive. 
B) Groups that are tough to get into should be more attractive than those that are easy to join. 
C) A group becomes more attractive to its members when it has successfully accomplished some important goal. 
D) Under extreme threat or loss of a contest, group cohesiveness is likely to suffer. 
E) Voluntary turnover from highly cohesive groups should be low.

Question 6

Virtual teams are more likely to share unique information than face-to-face teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most basic structural characteristics along which groups vary are size and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most basic structural characteristics along which...

Question 8

Highly cohesive groups tend to be ________ than less cohesive groups.

Accepted Answer

A) more productive 
B) less productive 
C) more or less productive 
D) more conflict-ridden 
E) larger 
A) more productive 
B) less productive 
C) more or less productive 
D) more conflict-ridden 
E) larger

Question 9

The textbook cites the example of how job seekers at Britain's Pret A Manger sandwich and coffee shops must work in a shop for a day and then the staff votes on whether the person can join the team.This is one strategy that can be used to help ensure the ________ of a new employee.

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) compensation 
C) homogeneity 
D) heterogeneity 
E) fit 
A) heredity 
B) compensation 
C) homogeneity 
D) heterogeneity 
E) fit

Question 10

________ provide their members with the opportunity to do challenging work under reduced supervision.

Accepted Answer

Self-manag

Question 11

Team reflexivity is an important contributor to collective efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is most indicative of a process loss?

Accepted Answer

A) As the task force got bigger, it encountered more coordination problems. 
B) Bill forgot how to program FORTRAN computer language because he hadn't used it in ten years. 
C) Nan experienced role conflict when her boss told her to do something that she felt was unethical. 
D) Zeke worked harder when his colleagues were present than when he was alone. 
E) Carly was clearly the star of the group and they could not have completed the project on time without her participation. 
A) As the task force got bigger, it encountered more coordination problems. 
B) Bill forgot how to program FORTRAN computer language because he hadn't used it in ten years. 
C) Nan experienced role conflict when her boss told her to do something that she felt was unethical. 
D) Zeke worked harder when his colleagues were present than when he was alone. 
E) Carly was clearly the star of the group and they could not have completed the project on time without her participation.

Question 13

Conventional highly specialized ________ generally disappear in effective self-managed work groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conventional highly specialized ________ generally disappear in...

Question 14

The tendency to withhold physical or ________ effort when performing a group task is called social loafing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tendency to withhold physical or ________...

Question 15

Compared to face-to-face teams, virtual teams engage in a lower volume of ________ sharing.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

________ groups are groups that emerge naturally in response to the common interests of organizational members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ groups are groups that emerge naturally...

Question 17

Studies of jury deliberations show that jurors with higher ________ participate more and have more effect on the verdict.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies of jury deliberations show that jurors...

Question 18

Self-managed work groups typically

Accepted Answer

A) are used only for white-collar work. 
B) have highly specialized, carefully defined roles within the group. 
C) suffer from the free rider effect. 
D) perform best when assigned to very routine tasks. 
E) must have stable membership to be effective. 
A) are used only for white-collar work. 
B) have highly specialized, carefully defined roles within the group. 
C) suffer from the free rider effect. 
D) perform best when assigned to very routine tasks. 
E) must have stable membership to be effective.

Question 19

Shared mental models are a particular challenge to instill in cross-functional teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is collective efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Shared beliefs that a team can successfully achieve a goal 
B) Shared beliefs that a team can successfully perform a given task 
C) Team members share identical information about how they should interact and what their task is 
D) Attractive outcomes that can only be achieved by collaboration 
E) Shared beliefs that a team will outperform other teams 
A) Shared beliefs that a team can successfully achieve a goal 
B) Shared beliefs that a team can successfully perform a given task 
C) Team members share identical information about how they should interact and what their task is 
D) Attractive outcomes that can only be achieved by collaboration 
E) Shared beliefs that a team will outperform other teams

According to the text, norms are personal, individual standards of conduct.

Social loafing is a(n)________ problem.

Jim's boss tells him to do one thing one minute and the opposite thing the next minute.Jim is experiencing ________.

Self-managed work teams are most effective when the tasks that they are required to perform are simple rather than complex.

Which of the following statements concerning group cohesiveness is FALSE?

Virtual teams are more likely to share unique information than face-to-face teams.

The most basic structural characteristics along which groups vary are size and ________.

Highly cohesive groups tend to be ________ than less cohesive groups.

The textbook cites the example of how job seekers at Britain's Pret A Manger sandwich and coffee shops must work in a shop for a day and then the staff votes on whether the person can join the team.This is one strategy that can be used to help ensure the ________ of a new employee.

________ provide their members with the opportunity to do challenging work under reduced supervision.

Team reflexivity is an important contributor to collective efficacy.

Which of the following statements is most indicative of a process loss?

Conventional highly specialized ________ generally disappear in effective self-managed work groups.

The tendency to withhold physical or ________ effort when performing a group task is called social loafing.

Compared to face-to-face teams, virtual teams engage in a lower volume of ________ sharing.

________ groups are groups that emerge naturally in response to the common interests of organizational members.

Studies of jury deliberations show that jurors with higher ________ participate more and have more effect on the verdict.

Self-managed work groups typically

Shared mental models are a particular challenge to instill in cross-functional teams.

What is collective efficacy?

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

According to the text, norms are personal, individual standards of conduct.

Social loafing is a(n)________ problem.

Jim's boss tells him to do one thing one minute and the opposite thing the next minute.Jim is experiencing ________.

Self-managed work teams are most effective when the tasks that they are required to perform are simple rather than complex.

Which of the following statements concerning group cohesiveness is FALSE?

Virtual teams are more likely to share unique information than face-to-face teams.

The most basic structural characteristics along which groups vary are size and ________.

Highly cohesive groups tend to be ________ than less cohesive groups.

The textbook cites the example of how job seekers at Britain's Pret A Manger sandwich and coffee shops must work in a shop for a day and then the staff votes on whether the person can join the team.This is one strategy that can be used to help ensure the ________ of a new employee.

________ provide their members with the opportunity to do challenging work under reduced supervision.

Team reflexivity is an important contributor to collective efficacy.

Which of the following statements is most indicative of a process loss?

Conventional highly specialized ________ generally disappear in effective self-managed work groups.

The tendency to withhold physical or ________ effort when performing a group task is called social loafing.

Compared to face-to-face teams, virtual teams engage in a lower volume of ________ sharing.

________ groups are groups that emerge naturally in response to the common interests of organizational members.

Studies of jury deliberations show that jurors with higher ________ participate more and have more effect on the verdict.

Self-managed work groups typically

Shared mental models are a particular challenge to instill in cross-functional teams.

What is collective efficacy?

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