Question 1

For temporary work groups, performance is the last stage in their development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Individual decisions are generally preferable to group decisions when which of the following is sought?

Accepted Answer

A)  broad unanimity 
B)  speed 
C)  quality 
D)  acceptance 
E)  creativity 
A)  broad unanimity 
B)  speed 
C)  quality 
D)  acceptance 
E)  creativity

Question 3

One of the advantages of the electronic meeting is that ideas are processed quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Group decisions are generally preferable to individual decisions when which of the following is sought?

Accepted Answer

A)  efficiency 
B)  acceptance of the solution 
C)  a conjunctive solution 
D)  speed 
E)  clear responsibility 
A)  efficiency 
B)  acceptance of the solution 
C)  a conjunctive solution 
D)  speed 
E)  clear responsibility

Question 5

Several years ago you began a small retail store to sell computer parts. The store grew and the business expanded to offer computer repair and custom programming. You have noticed that people have definite expectations about what their appropriate roles within the expanding company should be.
-You can help the people in the company understand their roles and the roles of other people by explaining some common facts about roles. Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each person will be expected to play a number of diverse roles. 
B)  It may be helpful for them to view role expectations through the perspective of a psychological contract. 
C)  People can be flexible in the roles that they play. 
D)  Most people have the ability to shift roles rapidly when they recognize that the situation and its demands require major changes. 
E)  Role perception is how people believe others are expected to act in their given roles. 
A)  Each person will be expected to play a number of diverse roles. 
B)  It may be helpful for them to view role expectations through the perspective of a psychological contract. 
C)  People can be flexible in the roles that they play. 
D)  Most people have the ability to shift roles rapidly when they recognize that the situation and its demands require major changes. 
E)  Role perception is how people believe others are expected to act in their given roles.

Question 6

Which of the following is an effective means of countering social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the size of the group 
B)  increase the amount by which the group's progress is monitored 
C)  provide means by which individual efforts can be identified 
D)  increase the rewards the group is given if it succeeds 
E)  increase the group's workload 
A)  increase the size of the group 
B)  increase the amount by which the group's progress is monitored 
C)  provide means by which individual efforts can be identified 
D)  increase the rewards the group is given if it succeeds 
E)  increase the group's workload

For temporary work groups, performance is the last stage in their development.

Individual decisions are generally preferable to group decisions when which of the following is sought?

One of the advantages of the electronic meeting is that ideas are processed quickly.

Group decisions are generally preferable to individual decisions when which of the following is sought?

Which of the following is an effective means of countering social loafing?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: Concepts and Applications

Emotions and Moods

Understanding Work Teams

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

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Exam 6: Foundations of Group Behavior

For temporary work groups, performance is the last stage in their development.

Individual decisions are generally preferable to group decisions when which of the following is sought?

One of the advantages of the electronic meeting is that ideas are processed quickly.

Group decisions are generally preferable to individual decisions when which of the following is sought?

Which of the following is an effective means of countering social loafing?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: Concepts and Applications

Emotions and Moods

Understanding Work Teams

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