Question 1

In some situations, the most effective group size is three or four; other groups can function effectively with 15 or more members

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In problem-solving tasks, groups develop solutions and make decisions faster than individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the motivation and productivity stage of group development, members cooperate with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are used in the nominal group technique of decision-making except

Accepted Answer

A) individuals convene to address an issue. 
B) the issue is described to the group. 
C) produces totally new ideas 
D) no discussion among the members is permitted. 
E) members take turns reporting their ideas. 
A) individuals convene to address an issue. 
B) the issue is described to the group. 
C) produces totally new ideas 
D) no discussion among the members is permitted. 
E) members take turns reporting their ideas.

Question 5

Which of the following are types of formal groups?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The basic group performance factors include size, cohesiveness, and norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A committee to study the problems of drugs in schools for one year is an example of a group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A committee to study the problems of...

Question 8

Successfully reaching goals often increases the of a group because people are proud to be identified with a winner and to though of as competent and successful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Successfully reaching goals often increases the of...

Question 9

The technique is a decision-making method designed for groups that do not meet face to face.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The technique is a decision-making method designed...

Question 10

Increasing the size of a group may not affect the cohesiveness of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The concept of is essential to the definition of groups presented in your text.

Accepted Answer

A) interaction 
B) coordination 
C) cohesion 
D) member personality 
E) proximity 
A) interaction 
B) coordination 
C) cohesion 
D) member personality 
E) proximity

Question 12

The Delphi technique is a method to systematically gather the judgments of experts for use in developing forecasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A group is created to solve a particular problem and is relatively temporary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group is created to solve a...

Question 14

The definition of groups presented in your text omits any requirement of

Accepted Answer

A) interaction. 
B) size. 
C) influence. 
D) group goals. 
E) All of these are included in the textbook definition of group. 
A) interaction. 
B) size. 
C) influence. 
D) group goals. 
E) All of these are included in the textbook definition of group.

Question 15

Group norms usually are established during the stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Group norms usually are established during the...

Question 16

All of the following are true regarding social loafing except

Accepted Answer

A) it is often a problem in very small groups. 
B) how much of a problem social loafing depends in part on the nature of the task. 
C) it often results from the assumption that other members will pick up the slack. 
D) some members put forth less effort in a group. 
E) the amount of social loafing depends in part on the group leader's awareness of it. 
A) it is often a problem in very small groups. 
B) how much of a problem social loafing depends in part on the nature of the task. 
C) it often results from the assumption that other members will pick up the slack. 
D) some members put forth less effort in a group. 
E) the amount of social loafing depends in part on the group leader's awareness of it.

Question 17

Formal groups include task and groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Formal groups include task and groups....

Question 18

All of the following are features of group discussion that contribute to group polarization except

Accepted Answer

A) group members could take an extreme view of an opinion 
B) task uncertainty can be impacted by the decision. 
C) persuasive arguments can encourage polarization. 
D) members may feel they are not individually responsible. 
E) members will accept a more radical decision from their own. 
A) group members could take an extreme view of an opinion 
B) task uncertainty can be impacted by the decision. 
C) persuasive arguments can encourage polarization. 
D) members may feel they are not individually responsible. 
E) members will accept a more radical decision from their own.

Question 19

are formal and relatively permanent.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The Delphi technique is designed for use by groups

Accepted Answer

A) that are very large 
B) that are very small. 
C) that do not meet face-to-face. 
D) that have suffered from groupthink in the past. 
E) that are familiar with the rules of brainstorming. 
A) that are very large 
B) that are very small. 
C) that do not meet face-to-face. 
D) that have suffered from groupthink in the past. 
E) that are familiar with the rules of brainstorming.

In some situations, the most effective group size is three or four; other groups can function effectively with 15 or more members

In problem-solving tasks, groups develop solutions and make decisions faster than individuals.

In the motivation and productivity stage of group development, members cooperate with each other.

All of the following are used in the nominal group technique of decision-making except

Which of the following are types of formal groups?

The basic group performance factors include size, cohesiveness, and norms.

A committee to study the problems of drugs in schools for one year is an example of a group.

Successfully reaching goals often increases the of a group because people are proud to be identified with a winner and to though of as competent and successful.

The technique is a decision-making method designed for groups that do not meet face to face.

Increasing the size of a group may not affect the cohesiveness of the group.

The concept of is essential to the definition of groups presented in your text.

The Delphi technique is a method to systematically gather the judgments of experts for use in developing forecasts.

A group is created to solve a particular problem and is relatively temporary.

The definition of groups presented in your text omits any requirement of

Group norms usually are established during the stage of group development.

All of the following are true regarding social loafing except

Formal groups include task and groups.

All of the following are features of group discussion that contribute to group polarization except

are formal and relatively permanent.

The Delphi technique is designed for use by groups

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Exam 9: Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

In some situations, the most effective group size is three or four; other groups can function effectively with 15 or more members

In problem-solving tasks, groups develop solutions and make decisions faster than individuals.

In the motivation and productivity stage of group development, members cooperate with each other.

All of the following are used in the nominal group technique of decision-making except

Which of the following are types of formal groups?

The basic group performance factors include size, cohesiveness, and norms.

A committee to study the problems of drugs in schools for one year is an example of a group.

Successfully reaching goals often increases the of a group because people are proud to be identified with a winner and to though of as competent and successful.

The technique is a decision-making method designed for groups that do not meet face to face.

Increasing the size of a group may not affect the cohesiveness of the group.

The concept of is essential to the definition of groups presented in your text.

The Delphi technique is a method to systematically gather the judgments of experts for use in developing forecasts.

A group is created to solve a particular problem and is relatively temporary.

The definition of groups presented in your text omits any requirement of

Group norms usually are established during the stage of group development.

All of the following are true regarding social loafing except

Formal groups include task and groups.

All of the following are features of group discussion that contribute to group polarization except

are formal and relatively permanent.

The Delphi technique is designed for use by groups

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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