Question 1

A cross-functional work team takes on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In high power distance countries, work teams fare best if leadership roles are flexible and deemphasize hierarchical authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sara has an assertive personality and naturally tends to stand up for her team in conflicts with other teams or departments. She is a strong defender and is fiercely loyal to the other members on her team. Sara is most likely suited for which of the following team roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  producer 
B)  controller 
C)  maintainer 
D)  advocate 
E)  assessor 
A)  producer 
B)  controller 
C)  maintainer 
D)  advocate 
E)  assessor

Question 4

Samira is well organized and enjoys providing structure for the group. Her role within the work team may be described as the "maintainer."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Teams make most sense to employ when the tasks to be accomplished are independent of one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Work design is more important than team composition for ensuring effective teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Work groups typically generate more positive synergy than do work teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Work teams often provide intrinsic rewards, such as camaraderie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What types of people are valuable in teams because they're good at backing up fellow team members and at sensing when that support is truly needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  open people 
B)  introverted people 
C)  agreeable people 
D)  conscientious people 
E)  extroverted people 
A)  open people 
B)  introverted people 
C)  agreeable people 
D)  conscientious people 
E)  extroverted people

Question 10

Teams tend to operate well within countries that score high on collectivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is not one of the most common types of teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  interdepartmental 
B)  cross-functional 
C)  problem-solving 
D)  self-managed 
E)  virtual 
A)  interdepartmental 
B)  cross-functional 
C)  problem-solving 
D)  self-managed 
E)  virtual

Question 12

What is a cross-functional team?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams are made up of em

Question 13

Your analytical skills are very good and you enjoy the role of integrating creative ideas for your group. You will find that you are most effective in the role of the "promoter."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Team members with good listening, feedback, and conflict resolution skills possess_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving skills 
B)  decision-making skills 
C)  cognitive appraisal skills 
D)  technical expertise 
E)  interpersonal skills 
A)  problem-solving skills 
B)  decision-making skills 
C)  cognitive appraisal skills 
D)  technical expertise 
E)  interpersonal skills

Question 15

If an employee is considered "untrainable" as a team member, he or she most likely_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  will find it difficult to transition to working in teams 
B)  lacks the technical skills necessary for a team position 
C)  can be successfully transferred from one team to another 
D)  will be willing to undergo training in order to learn team skills 
E)  comes from a culture that upholds collectivist values 
A)  will find it difficult to transition to working in teams 
B)  lacks the technical skills necessary for a team position 
C)  can be successfully transferred from one team to another 
D)  will be willing to undergo training in order to learn team skills 
E)  comes from a culture that upholds collectivist values

Question 16

Problem-solving teams generally consist of 5 to 12 hourly employees from the same department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The role of the "linker" describes the person within the work team who coordinates and integrates the work of team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The extensive use of teams creates the potential for an organization to generate greater outputs with no increase in inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Given the option, many employees will select themselves out of team participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As a result of self-managed teams, supervisory positions may be eliminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A cross-functional work team takes on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

In high power distance countries, work teams fare best if leadership roles are flexible and deemphasize hierarchical authority.

Sara has an assertive personality and naturally tends to stand up for her team in conflicts with other teams or departments. She is a strong defender and is fiercely loyal to the other members on her team. Sara is most likely suited for which of the following team roles?

Samira is well organized and enjoys providing structure for the group. Her role within the work team may be described as the "maintainer."

Teams make most sense to employ when the tasks to be accomplished are independent of one another.

Work design is more important than team composition for ensuring effective teams.

Work groups typically generate more positive synergy than do work teams.

Work teams often provide intrinsic rewards, such as camaraderie.

What types of people are valuable in teams because they're good at backing up fellow team members and at sensing when that support is truly needed?

Teams tend to operate well within countries that score high on collectivism.

Which is not one of the most common types of teams?

What is a cross-functional team?

Your analytical skills are very good and you enjoy the role of integrating creative ideas for your group. You will find that you are most effective in the role of the "promoter."

Team members with good listening, feedback, and conflict resolution skills possess_______ .

If an employee is considered "untrainable" as a team member, he or she most likely_______ .

Problem-solving teams generally consist of 5 to 12 hourly employees from the same department.

The role of the "linker" describes the person within the work team who coordinates and integrates the work of team members.

The extensive use of teams creates the potential for an organization to generate greater outputs with no increase in inputs.

Given the option, many employees will select themselves out of team participation.

As a result of self-managed teams, supervisory positions may be eliminated.

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Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: Concepts and Applications

Emotions and Moods

Foundations of Group Behavior

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices in the Arab World

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Organizational Behavior in the Family Business

Intercultural Management: the Significance to Organizational Behavior

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Exam 7: Understanding Work Teams

A cross-functional work team takes on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

In high power distance countries, work teams fare best if leadership roles are flexible and deemphasize hierarchical authority.

Sara has an assertive personality and naturally tends to stand up for her team in conflicts with other teams or departments. She is a strong defender and is fiercely loyal to the other members on her team. Sara is most likely suited for which of the following team roles?

Samira is well organized and enjoys providing structure for the group. Her role within the work team may be described as the "maintainer."

Teams make most sense to employ when the tasks to be accomplished are independent of one another.

Work design is more important than team composition for ensuring effective teams.

Work groups typically generate more positive synergy than do work teams.

Work teams often provide intrinsic rewards, such as camaraderie.

What types of people are valuable in teams because they're good at backing up fellow team members and at sensing when that support is truly needed?

Teams tend to operate well within countries that score high on collectivism.

Which is not one of the most common types of teams?

What is a cross-functional team?

Your analytical skills are very good and you enjoy the role of integrating creative ideas for your group. You will find that you are most effective in the role of the "promoter."

Team members with good listening, feedback, and conflict resolution skills possess_______ .

If an employee is considered "untrainable" as a team member, he or she most likely_______ .

Problem-solving teams generally consist of 5 to 12 hourly employees from the same department.

The role of the "linker" describes the person within the work team who coordinates and integrates the work of team members.

The extensive use of teams creates the potential for an organization to generate greater outputs with no increase in inputs.

Given the option, many employees will select themselves out of team participation.

As a result of self-managed teams, supervisory positions may be eliminated.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: Concepts and Applications

Emotions and Moods

Foundations of Group Behavior

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices in the Arab World

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Organizational Behavior in the Family Business

Intercultural Management: the Significance to Organizational Behavior

Female Entrepreneurs in the Arab World

Filters