Question 1

A work team generates no positive synergy; that is, the overall level of performance is no greater than the sum of the individual inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Work groups and work teams are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A self- managed team is a team that is responsible for producing an entire product, component, or service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________teams rely on the use of information technology and a strong commitment to the group instead of frequent personal exchange and face- to- face meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) Self- managed 
B) Cross- functional 
C) Virtual 
D) Transnational 
A) Self- managed 
B) Cross- functional 
C) Virtual 
D) Transnational

Question 5

Stage III of team development is called adjourning, which means reformulating the norms that were used throughout the team process

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All work groups complete all of stages of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The phases or stages and sequence involved in team formation and development are

Accepted Answer

A) problem definition, problem analysis, solution generation, solution implementation, and evaluation. 
B) forming, norming, performing, and satisfying. 
C) forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. 
D) introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. 
A) problem definition, problem analysis, solution generation, solution implementation, and evaluation. 
B) forming, norming, performing, and satisfying. 
C) forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. 
D) introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

Question 8

The extensive use of teams creates the potential for an organization to generate

Accepted Answer

A) greater outputs with no greater inputs. 
B) greater inputs with no increase of outputs. 
C) greater outputs and inputs. 
D) none of the above 
A) greater outputs with no greater inputs. 
B) greater inputs with no increase of outputs. 
C) greater outputs and inputs. 
D) none of the above

Question 9

Diversity typically provides fresh perspectives on issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A group that interacts primarily to share information and to make decisions that will help each group member perform within his/her area of responsibility is a__________ .

Accepted Answer

A) work team 
B) quality circle 
C) functional team 
D) work group 
A) work team 
B) quality circle 
C) functional team 
D) work group

Question 11

The team role of upholder- maintainer provides team stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research on high- performing work teams identified nine potential roles that team members can play. Which of the following is not one of the roles identified?

Accepted Answer

A) creator 
B) owner 
C) adviser 
D) producer 
A) creator 
B) owner 
C) adviser 
D) producer

Question 13

Mature teams are prone to groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A problem- solving team is a work team composed of a manager and the employees in his/her unit, and is involved in efforts to improve work activities or to solve specific problems within the particular functional unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Reward systems for teams should focus on

Accepted Answer

A) effectiveness as a team member. 
B) individual contribution to the team goals. 
C) longevity. 
D) individual contribution. 
A) effectiveness as a team member. 
B) individual contribution to the team goals. 
C) longevity. 
D) individual contribution.

Question 16

Which of the following types of teams results in supervisory positions taking on decreased importance and sometimes being eliminated?

Accepted Answer

A) functional teams 
B) self- managed teams 
C) quality circles 
D) problem- solving teams 
A) functional teams 
B) self- managed teams 
C) quality circles 
D) problem- solving teams

Question 17

Which one of the following statements about the forming stage of the team development is false?

Accepted Answer

A) In the forming stage, the team's primary task is the identification of team boundaries and learning how others perceive the team. 
B) The way the team forms during this first stage of development is impacted by its dependency on powerful members and previous experiences of the team members in other situations. 
C) In the forming stage, coalitions or cliques may form as subgroups emerge. 
D) Members' relationships can be affected by their impressions of organizational philosophies, goals, and policies. 
A) In the forming stage, the team's primary task is the identification of team boundaries and learning how others perceive the team. 
B) The way the team forms during this first stage of development is impacted by its dependency on powerful members and previous experiences of the team members in other situations. 
C) In the forming stage, coalitions or cliques may form as subgroups emerge. 
D) Members' relationships can be affected by their impressions of organizational philosophies, goals, and policies.

Question 18

Discuss the five stages of team development.

Accepted Answer

1. Forming is characterized by a great d

Question 19

A virtual team meets regularly to discuss quality problems and solutions, but has little authority to implement decisions

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During the__________ stage of the team formation, there is an integration of team members as they engage in creative ways of working together to solve complex tasks and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Accepted Answer

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

A work team generates no positive synergy; that is, the overall level of performance is no greater than the sum of the individual inputs.

Work groups and work teams are the same thing.

A self- managed team is a team that is responsible for producing an entire product, component, or service.

__________teams rely on the use of information technology and a strong commitment to the group instead of frequent personal exchange and face- to- face meetings.

Stage III of team development is called adjourning, which means reformulating the norms that were used throughout the team process

All work groups complete all of stages of group development.

The phases or stages and sequence involved in team formation and development are

The extensive use of teams creates the potential for an organization to generate

Diversity typically provides fresh perspectives on issues.

A group that interacts primarily to share information and to make decisions that will help each group member perform within his/her area of responsibility is a__________ .

The team role of upholder- maintainer provides team stability.

Research on high- performing work teams identified nine potential roles that team members can play. Which of the following is not one of the roles identified?

Mature teams are prone to groupthink.

A problem- solving team is a work team composed of a manager and the employees in his/her unit, and is involved in efforts to improve work activities or to solve specific problems within the particular functional unit.

Reward systems for teams should focus on

Which of the following types of teams results in supervisory positions taking on decreased importance and sometimes being eliminated?

Which one of the following statements about the forming stage of the team development is false?

Discuss the five stages of team development.

A virtual team meets regularly to discuss quality problems and solutions, but has little authority to implement decisions

During the__________ stage of the team formation, there is an integration of team members as they engage in creative ways of working together to solve complex tasks and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Foundations of Planning

Foundations of Decision Making

Basic Organization Designs

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

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Exam 9: Understanding Work Teams

A work team generates no positive synergy; that is, the overall level of performance is no greater than the sum of the individual inputs.

Work groups and work teams are the same thing.

A self- managed team is a team that is responsible for producing an entire product, component, or service.

__________teams rely on the use of information technology and a strong commitment to the group instead of frequent personal exchange and face- to- face meetings.

Stage III of team development is called adjourning, which means reformulating the norms that were used throughout the team process

All work groups complete all of stages of group development.

The phases or stages and sequence involved in team formation and development are

The extensive use of teams creates the potential for an organization to generate

Diversity typically provides fresh perspectives on issues.

A group that interacts primarily to share information and to make decisions that will help each group member perform within his/her area of responsibility is a__________ .

The team role of upholder- maintainer provides team stability.

Research on high- performing work teams identified nine potential roles that team members can play. Which of the following is not one of the roles identified?

Mature teams are prone to groupthink.

A problem- solving team is a work team composed of a manager and the employees in his/her unit, and is involved in efforts to improve work activities or to solve specific problems within the particular functional unit.

Reward systems for teams should focus on

Which of the following types of teams results in supervisory positions taking on decreased importance and sometimes being eliminated?

Which one of the following statements about the forming stage of the team development is false?

Discuss the five stages of team development.

A virtual team meets regularly to discuss quality problems and solutions, but has little authority to implement decisions

During the__________ stage of the team formation, there is an integration of team members as they engage in creative ways of working together to solve complex tasks and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Foundations of Planning

Foundations of Decision Making

Basic Organization Designs

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Filters