Question 1

A command group is a type of formal group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

groups are relatively permanent collections of employees from the same level in the organization who meet on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of groups are relatively permanent collections of employees...

Question 3

Cohesiveness is generally higher in large groups than it is in small groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Social loafing is the tendency of some group members to not put forth as much effort in the group as they would if they were working alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An executive board is an example of which type of group?

Accepted Answer

A) Special project 
B) Friendship 
C) Task 
D) Interest 
E) Command 
A) Special project 
B) Friendship 
C) Task 
D) Interest 
E) Command

Question 6

are informal and relatively permanent.

Accepted Answer

A) Special project groups 
B) Command groups 
C) Interest groups 
D) Friendship groups 
E) Task groups 
A) Special project groups 
B) Command groups 
C) Interest groups 
D) Friendship groups 
E) Task groups

Question 7

The four are composition, size, norms, and cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

group perf

Question 8

Interpersonal relations at work may result in conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you already know everyone in a group, it is permissible to skip the first stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A homogeneous group is likely to be more productive when the group task is simple, cooperation is necessary, the group tasks are sequential, and quick action is required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Group norms result from a combination of all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A) the task. 
B) the situation. 
C) the personality characteristics. 
D) the size of the group. 
E) he historical traditions of the group. 
A) the task. 
B) the situation. 
C) the personality characteristics. 
D) the size of the group. 
E) he historical traditions of the group.

Question 12

A task group usually performs its duties outside of regular work hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The prescriptions that managers can use to reduce the probability of groupthink in group decision making include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) apply to the leader. 
B) apply to the organization. 
C) apply to the total group. 
D) apply to the individual. 
E) apply to the process. 
A) apply to the leader. 
B) apply to the organization. 
C) apply to the total group. 
D) apply to the individual. 
E) apply to the process.

Question 14

A task group is relatively temporary and informal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are true of large groups except

Accepted Answer

A) large groups formalized interactions. 
B) large groups set agendas. 
C) large do not set many rules or regulations. 
D) large groups follow parliamentary procedures. 
E) large groups offer more social interactions. 
A) large groups formalized interactions. 
B) large groups set agendas. 
C) large do not set many rules or regulations. 
D) large groups follow parliamentary procedures. 
E) large groups offer more social interactions.

Question 16

With group members follow a generate-discussion-vote cycle until they reach a decision.

Accepted Answer

nominal gr

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

Accepted Answer

A) Norms help the group avoid embarrassing situations. 
B) Norms simplify the behaviors of the group members. 
C) Norms help the group survive. 
D) Norms regulate group members' thoughts and feelings. 
E) Norms express the central values of the group. 
A) Norms help the group avoid embarrassing situations. 
B) Norms simplify the behaviors of the group members. 
C) Norms help the group survive. 
D) Norms regulate group members' thoughts and feelings. 
E) Norms express the central values of the group.

Question 18

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink except

Accepted Answer

A) illusion of invulnerability. 
B) collective efforts to rationalize or discount warnings 
C) polarization that affects group decision-making.. 
D) stereotyped views of enemy leaders. 
E) direct pressure on a member. 
A) illusion of invulnerability. 
B) collective efforts to rationalize or discount warnings 
C) polarization that affects group decision-making.. 
D) stereotyped views of enemy leaders. 
E) direct pressure on a member.

Question 19

Which of the following are types of informal groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Special project; interest 
B) Interest; friendship 
C) Task; friendship 
D) Command; task 
E) Command; interest 
A) Special project; interest 
B) Interest; friendship 
C) Task; friendship 
D) Command; task 
E) Command; interest

Question 20

A group is likely to be more productive in situations where the group task is simple.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group is likely to be more...

A command group is a type of formal group.

groups are relatively permanent collections of employees from the same level in the organization who meet on a regular basis.

Cohesiveness is generally higher in large groups than it is in small groups.

Social loafing is the tendency of some group members to not put forth as much effort in the group as they would if they were working alone.

An executive board is an example of which type of group?

are informal and relatively permanent.

The four are composition, size, norms, and cohesiveness.

Interpersonal relations at work may result in conflict.

If you already know everyone in a group, it is permissible to skip the first stage of group development.

A homogeneous group is likely to be more productive when the group task is simple, cooperation is necessary, the group tasks are sequential, and quick action is required.

Group norms result from a combination of all of the following, except

A task group usually performs its duties outside of regular work hours.

The prescriptions that managers can use to reduce the probability of groupthink in group decision making include all of the following except

A task group is relatively temporary and informal.

All of the following are true of large groups except

With group members follow a generate-discussion-vote cycle until they reach a decision.

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink except

Which of the following are types of informal groups?

A group is likely to be more productive in situations where the group task is simple.

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Exam 9: Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

A command group is a type of formal group.

groups are relatively permanent collections of employees from the same level in the organization who meet on a regular basis.

Cohesiveness is generally higher in large groups than it is in small groups.

Social loafing is the tendency of some group members to not put forth as much effort in the group as they would if they were working alone.

An executive board is an example of which type of group?

are informal and relatively permanent.

The four are composition, size, norms, and cohesiveness.

Interpersonal relations at work may result in conflict.

If you already know everyone in a group, it is permissible to skip the first stage of group development.

A homogeneous group is likely to be more productive when the group task is simple, cooperation is necessary, the group tasks are sequential, and quick action is required.

Group norms result from a combination of all of the following, except

A task group usually performs its duties outside of regular work hours.

The prescriptions that managers can use to reduce the probability of groupthink in group decision making include all of the following except

A task group is relatively temporary and informal.

All of the following are true of large groups except

With group members follow a generate-discussion-vote cycle until they reach a decision.

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink except

Which of the following are types of informal groups?

A group is likely to be more productive in situations where the group task is simple.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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