Question 1

In a_______ team the manager's job becomes managing outside the team.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-managed 
B)  technical 
C)  management 
D)  problem-solving 
E)  reactive 
A)  self-managed 
B)  technical 
C)  management 
D)  problem-solving 
E)  reactive

Question 2

To succeed in achieving their goals, teams must _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  receive support from management 
B)  have strong leadership 
C)  have autonomy 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  receive support from management 
B)  have strong leadership 
C)  have autonomy 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

You have been assigned to a problem-solving team. You have never met any of the team members before, but you have been given their resumes. It is your job to match the team members to the various roles that are needed for successful completion of your project.
Your team consists of the following members. Iris is a recent college graduate with a degree in mathematics. She likes to keep an eye on the big picture and enjoys coordinating the work of others. Jibril has been with the company for 15 years and has had experience in several areas within the company. He has a reputation for strong leadership and effective follow-through. Bahira is highly motivated and intelligent. She has several advanced degrees and is able to view situations from differing viewpoints. You have decided that you are willing to take on any group role that is handed to you, but you are more comfortable with implementing ideas than with initiating them.
-The person best suited for the role of adviser is probably _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jibril 
B)  Iris 
C)  you 
D)  Bahira 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Jibril 
B)  Iris 
C)  you 
D)  Bahira 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of diversity on teams.

Accepted Answer

Many of us hold the optimistic view that

Question 5

The four most common forms of teams are: problem-solving, self-managed, cross-functional, and global.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the key components of effective teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate team membership 
B)  well-managed team processes 
C)  effective work design 
D)  recognized company identity 
E)  supportive contextual influences 
A)  appropriate team membership 
B)  well-managed team processes 
C)  effective work design 
D)  recognized company identity 
E)  supportive contextual influences

Question 7

You are a member of a team of eight individuals from the same department who meet for a few hours each week to discuss ways of improving quality, efficiency, and the work environment. You are most likely a member of a self-managed work team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Self-managed teams are typically comprised of how many members?

Accepted Answer

A)  8-12 
B)  2-5 
C)  over 100 
D)  5-10 
E)  10-15 
A)  8-12 
B)  2-5 
C)  over 100 
D)  5-10 
E)  10-15

Question 9

Of the nine key roles on teams, the "promoter" is the group member most likely to_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  develop original ideas 
B)  defend and support newly-developed ideas 
C)  conflict with other team members 
D)  fight battles with those outside of the team 
E)  provide structure for the team 
A)  develop original ideas 
B)  defend and support newly-developed ideas 
C)  conflict with other team members 
D)  fight battles with those outside of the team 
E)  provide structure for the team

Question 10

Which of the following types of teams allows for collaboration between team members who are physically dispersed?

Accepted Answer

A)  interactive 
B)  global 
C)  real-time 
D)  virtual 
E)  local 
A)  interactive 
B)  global 
C)  real-time 
D)  virtual 
E)  local

Question 11

Compared to traditional departments, teams tend to be less flexible and less responsive to changing events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements best characterizes the use of work teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees are usually responsible for suggesting that teams be created. 
B)  Teams are unnecessary if an individual can do the job better. 
C)  Teams are necessary for encouraging individuals to work independently. 
D)  In successful companies, teamwork is always preferable to individual work. 
E)  Within a company, teams perform best if they are structured similarly. 
A)  Employees are usually responsible for suggesting that teams be created. 
B)  Teams are unnecessary if an individual can do the job better. 
C)  Teams are necessary for encouraging individuals to work independently. 
D)  In successful companies, teamwork is always preferable to individual work. 
E)  Within a company, teams perform best if they are structured similarly.

Question 13

Task conflict increases the likelihood of groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The use of work teams is limited in the U.S. due to this country's highly individualistic culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In a_______ team the manager's job becomes managing outside the team.

To succeed in achieving their goals, teams must _______.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of diversity on teams.

The four most common forms of teams are: problem-solving, self-managed, cross-functional, and global.

Which of the following is not one of the key components of effective teams?

You are a member of a team of eight individuals from the same department who meet for a few hours each week to discuss ways of improving quality, efficiency, and the work environment. You are most likely a member of a self-managed work team.

Self-managed teams are typically comprised of how many members?

Of the nine key roles on teams, the "promoter" is the group member most likely to_______ .

Which of the following types of teams allows for collaboration between team members who are physically dispersed?

Compared to traditional departments, teams tend to be less flexible and less responsive to changing events.

Which of the following statements best characterizes the use of work teams?

Task conflict increases the likelihood of groupthink.

The use of work teams is limited in the U.S. due to this country's highly individualistic culture.

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Exam 7: Understanding Work Teams

In a_______ team the manager's job becomes managing outside the team.

To succeed in achieving their goals, teams must _______.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of diversity on teams.

The four most common forms of teams are: problem-solving, self-managed, cross-functional, and global.

Which of the following is not one of the key components of effective teams?

You are a member of a team of eight individuals from the same department who meet for a few hours each week to discuss ways of improving quality, efficiency, and the work environment. You are most likely a member of a self-managed work team.

Self-managed teams are typically comprised of how many members?

Of the nine key roles on teams, the "promoter" is the group member most likely to_______ .

Which of the following types of teams allows for collaboration between team members who are physically dispersed?

Compared to traditional departments, teams tend to be less flexible and less responsive to changing events.

Which of the following statements best characterizes the use of work teams?

Task conflict increases the likelihood of groupthink.

The use of work teams is limited in the U.S. due to this country's highly individualistic culture.

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