Question 1

Which of the following is most consistent with the notion that groups alternate between periods of inertia and bursts of energy as they develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  punctuated equilibrium 
B)  forming-storming stage 
C)  evolution-revolution 
D)  storming-norming stage 
A)  punctuated equilibrium 
B)  forming-storming stage 
C)  evolution-revolution 
D)  storming-norming stage

Question 2

The punctuated equilibrium model of group development proposes that groups do not necessarily progress linearly from one step to another in a predetermined sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Informal groups are sometimes called emergent groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Mary wants to counteract social loafing.What could be a potential solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing motivational training 
B)  setting clear group goals 
C)  providing formal evaluation of member contributions 
D)  emphasizing task functions 
A)  providing motivational training 
B)  setting clear group goals 
C)  providing formal evaluation of member contributions 
D)  emphasizing task functions

Question 5

Dana finds her team seeks little guidance from her and can make decisions as a team.What stage is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  norming 
B)  forming 
C)  storming 
D)  performing 
A)  norming 
B)  forming 
C)  storming 
D)  performing

Question 6

What requires competence skills,process skills,communication skills,and cooperative and helping behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  task accomplishment 
B)  empowerment 
C)  group cohesion 
D)  group maintenance 
A)  task accomplishment 
B)  empowerment 
C)  group cohesion 
D)  group maintenance

Question 7

What set of interpersonal needs can be used to assess a group's interpersonal diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  inclusion,affection,and achievement 
B)  affection,achievement,and power 
C)  inclusion,control,and affirmation 
D)  achievement,inclusion,and control 
A)  inclusion,affection,and achievement 
B)  affection,achievement,and power 
C)  inclusion,control,and affirmation 
D)  achievement,inclusion,and control

Question 8

If diagnosing problems is the task,what is most likely to be the maintenance function?

Accepted Answer

A)  control and sanctions 
B)  increasing cohesiveness 
C)  reducing tension 
D)  harmonizing conflict 
A)  control and sanctions 
B)  increasing cohesiveness 
C)  reducing tension 
D)  harmonizing conflict

Question 9

What function of a group includes activities for reducing tension?

Accepted Answer

A)  management function 
B)  conflict resolution function 
C)  maintenance function 
D)  leadership function 
A)  management function 
B)  conflict resolution function 
C)  maintenance function 
D)  leadership function

Question 10

According to the group development model,what are the interpersonal issues that need to be addressed?

Accepted Answer

A)  purpose,methods,and outcomes 
B)  trust,personal comfort,and security 
C)  trust,personal comfort,and isolation 
D)  inclusion,personal comfort,and control 
A)  purpose,methods,and outcomes 
B)  trust,personal comfort,and security 
C)  trust,personal comfort,and isolation 
D)  inclusion,personal comfort,and control

Question 11

What best describes the relationship between cooperative and competitive behaviours as part of work team process?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are complementary. 
B)  They are opposites. 
C)  They are role specific. 
D)  They reflect team diversity. 
A)  They are complementary. 
B)  They are opposites. 
C)  They are role specific. 
D)  They reflect team diversity.

Which of the following is most consistent with the notion that groups alternate between periods of inertia and bursts of energy as they develop?

The punctuated equilibrium model of group development proposes that groups do not necessarily progress linearly from one step to another in a predetermined sequence.

Informal groups are sometimes called emergent groups.

Mary wants to counteract social loafing.What could be a potential solution?

Dana finds her team seeks little guidance from her and can make decisions as a team.What stage is this an example of?

What requires competence skills,process skills,communication skills,and cooperative and helping behaviours?

What set of interpersonal needs can be used to assess a group's interpersonal diversity?

If diagnosing problems is the task,what is most likely to be the maintenance function?

What function of a group includes activities for reducing tension?

According to the group development model,what are the interpersonal issues that need to be addressed?

What best describes the relationship between cooperative and competitive behaviours as part of work team process?

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Power and Political Behaviour

Leadership and Followership

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Exam 9: Work Teams and Groups

Which of the following is most consistent with the notion that groups alternate between periods of inertia and bursts of energy as they develop?

The punctuated equilibrium model of group development proposes that groups do not necessarily progress linearly from one step to another in a predetermined sequence.

Informal groups are sometimes called emergent groups.

Mary wants to counteract social loafing.What could be a potential solution?

Dana finds her team seeks little guidance from her and can make decisions as a team.What stage is this an example of?

What requires competence skills,process skills,communication skills,and cooperative and helping behaviours?

What set of interpersonal needs can be used to assess a group's interpersonal diversity?

If diagnosing problems is the task,what is most likely to be the maintenance function?

What function of a group includes activities for reducing tension?

According to the group development model,what are the interpersonal issues that need to be addressed?

What best describes the relationship between cooperative and competitive behaviours as part of work team process?

Organizational Behaviour and Opportunity

Organizational Challenges for Individuals

Personality,perception,and Attribution

Attitudes,emotions,and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behaviour

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Managing Change

Career Management

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