Question 1

Rules and procedures are an important principle for the effectiveness of self-managed teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ occurs when job goals or the method of performing one's job is unclear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ occurs when job goals or the...

Question 3

Surface diversity can badly damage group cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Superordinate goals are attractive outcomes that can only be achieved by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Superordinate goals are attractive outcomes that can...

Question 5

One reason for members reporting less satisfaction in larger groups is

Accepted Answer

A) they have more time to develop friendships with other group members. 
B) individual members can identify less easily with the success of the group. 
C) opportunities for participation increase in larger groups. 
D) conflict and dissension are less likely in larger groups. 
E) people are less inhibited about participating in larger groups. 
A) they have more time to develop friendships with other group members. 
B) individual members can identify less easily with the success of the group. 
C) opportunities for participation increase in larger groups. 
D) conflict and dissension are less likely in larger groups. 
E) people are less inhibited about participating in larger groups.

Question 6

By definition, a group has at least ________ members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By definition, a group has at least...

Question 7

Virtual teams are work groups that use technology to communicate and collaborate across time, space, and organizational ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Virtual teams are work groups that use...

Question 8

One way to counteract social loafing is to reward group performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The term for a team composed of individuals from several different departments is a(n)________ team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term for a team composed of...

Question 10

Which of the following equations is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Potential performance = actual performance + process losses 
B) Process losses = potential performance + actual performance 
C) Potential performance = actual performance - process losses 
D) Actual performance = potential performance - process losses 
E) Process performance = actual performance - process losses 
A) Potential performance = actual performance + process losses 
B) Process losses = potential performance + actual performance 
C) Potential performance = actual performance - process losses 
D) Actual performance = potential performance - process losses 
E) Process performance = actual performance - process losses

Question 11

The concept of punctuated equilibrium applies to groups without deadlines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To increase group cohesiveness, make the group extremely difficult to get into.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Janice thought that her summer job as a municipal garbage collector would be easy.Unfortunately, her supervisor tells her to do one thing one day and the exact opposite the next day.Janice's role ambiguity

Accepted Answer

A) is inherent in the job she performs. 
B) stems from a role sender. 
C) stems from the social facilitation effect. 
D) is a function of intersender role conflict. 
E) is a function of person-role conflict. 
A) is inherent in the job she performs. 
B) stems from a role sender. 
C) stems from the social facilitation effect. 
D) is a function of intersender role conflict. 
E) is a function of person-role conflict.

Question 14

The performance of virtual teams is especially dependent on them having a high volume of open communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Disjunctive tasks depend on the performance of the best group member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A cross-functional team can also be self-managed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Competition, success, small size, and a tough initiation are part of the recipe for forming a(n)________ group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Competition, success, small size, and a tough...

Question 18

The boss who constantly changes his mind can cause uncertainty for an employee.To put this another way,

Accepted Answer

A) intrasender role conflict can cause role ambiguity. 
B) role ambiguity can cause intersender role conflict. 
C) person-role conflict can cause role ambiguity. 
D) role ambiguity can cause interrole conflict. 
E) intersender role conflict can cause interrole conflict. 
A) intrasender role conflict can cause role ambiguity. 
B) role ambiguity can cause intersender role conflict. 
C) person-role conflict can cause role ambiguity. 
D) role ambiguity can cause interrole conflict. 
E) intersender role conflict can cause interrole conflict.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a process loss?

Accepted Answer

A) Performance norm 
B) Disjunctive task 
C) Reduced status 
D) Social loafing 
E) Loyalty norm 
A) Performance norm 
B) Disjunctive task 
C) Reduced status 
D) Social loafing 
E) Loyalty norm

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Rules and procedures are an important principle for the effectiveness of self-managed teams.

________ occurs when job goals or the method of performing one's job is unclear.

Surface diversity can badly damage group cohesiveness.

Superordinate goals are attractive outcomes that can only be achieved by ________.

One reason for members reporting less satisfaction in larger groups is

By definition, a group has at least ________ members.

Virtual teams are work groups that use technology to communicate and collaborate across time, space, and organizational ________.

One way to counteract social loafing is to reward group performance.

The term for a team composed of individuals from several different departments is a(n)________ team.

Which of the following equations is accurate?

The concept of punctuated equilibrium applies to groups without deadlines.

To increase group cohesiveness, make the group extremely difficult to get into.

Janice thought that her summer job as a municipal garbage collector would be easy.Unfortunately, her supervisor tells her to do one thing one day and the exact opposite the next day.Janice's role ambiguity

The performance of virtual teams is especially dependent on them having a high volume of open communication.

Disjunctive tasks depend on the performance of the best group member.

A cross-functional team can also be self-managed.

Competition, success, small size, and a tough initiation are part of the recipe for forming a(n)________ group.

The boss who constantly changes his mind can cause uncertainty for an employee.To put this another way,

Which of the following is an example of a process loss?

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

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

Rules and procedures are an important principle for the effectiveness of self-managed teams.

________ occurs when job goals or the method of performing one's job is unclear.

Surface diversity can badly damage group cohesiveness.

Superordinate goals are attractive outcomes that can only be achieved by ________.

One reason for members reporting less satisfaction in larger groups is

By definition, a group has at least ________ members.

Virtual teams are work groups that use technology to communicate and collaborate across time, space, and organizational ________.

One way to counteract social loafing is to reward group performance.

The term for a team composed of individuals from several different departments is a(n)________ team.

Which of the following equations is accurate?

The concept of punctuated equilibrium applies to groups without deadlines.

To increase group cohesiveness, make the group extremely difficult to get into.

Janice thought that her summer job as a municipal garbage collector would be easy.Unfortunately, her supervisor tells her to do one thing one day and the exact opposite the next day.Janice's role ambiguity

The performance of virtual teams is especially dependent on them having a high volume of open communication.

Disjunctive tasks depend on the performance of the best group member.

A cross-functional team can also be self-managed.

Competition, success, small size, and a tough initiation are part of the recipe for forming a(n)________ group.

The boss who constantly changes his mind can cause uncertainty for an employee.To put this another way,

Which of the following is an example of a process loss?

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

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