Question 1

In a restricted communication network, subgroups have _____ communication with one another.

Accepted Answer

limited

Question 2

Synergy pools individual talents and efforts to create extraordinary results through collective action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The _____ stage involves the first entry of individual members into a team.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The main difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous teams is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the risk of occurrence of groupthink is more in the latter. 
B)  the latter has members who are quite dissimilar to one another. 
C)  members of the latter work together through computer-based interactions. 
D)  the latter achieves high levels of task performance and future viability. 
E)  only the latter has a task-driven, results-oriented structure. 
A)  the risk of occurrence of groupthink is more in the latter. 
B)  the latter has members who are quite dissimilar to one another. 
C)  members of the latter work together through computer-based interactions. 
D)  the latter achieves high levels of task performance and future viability. 
E)  only the latter has a task-driven, results-oriented structure.

Question 5

Informal groups are always detrimental to the growth of an organization as they are mostly involved in spreading rumors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Team ____ represents the differences in values, personalities, experiences, demographics, and cultures among members.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversity 
B)  Effectiveness 
C)  Formality 
D)  Interdependence 
E)  Virtuousness 
A)  Diversity 
B)  Effectiveness 
C)  Formality 
D)  Interdependence 
E)  Virtuousness

Question 7

Team effectiveness equals quality of outputs minus process gains plus process losses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Team effectiveness equals quality of inputs plus process gains minus process losses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____ is a tendency for highly cohesive teams to lose their evaluative capabilities.

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Question 10

A cross-functional team operates with members who come from ____ functional units of an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A cross-functional team operates with members who...

Question 11

What is a virtual team? What are the potential advantages of a virtual team?

Accepted Answer

A virtual team is one whose members work

Question 12

____ is the extent to which team members adopt norms that encourage shared commitments to moral behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interdependence 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Synergy 
D)  Team cohesiveness 
E)  Team virtuousness 
A)  Interdependence 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Synergy 
D)  Team cohesiveness 
E)  Team virtuousness

Question 13

Centralized communication networks work better on simple tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n) ____ team is an officially recognized collective that is supported by the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____ team is an officially recognized...

Question 15

In which of the following situations is groupthink most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  When members indulge in criticism of their own work 
B)  When members thoroughly consider alternatives 
C)  When members accept consensus prematurely 
D)  When members are skeptical of inherent group morality 
E)  When members communicate personal concerns to the whole team 
A)  When members indulge in criticism of their own work 
B)  When members thoroughly consider alternatives 
C)  When members accept consensus prematurely 
D)  When members are skeptical of inherent group morality 
E)  When members communicate personal concerns to the whole team

Question 16

A _____ activity is an action taken by a team member that supports the emotional life of the group.

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance 
B)  disruptive 
C)  task 
D)  social loafing 
E)  self-management 
A)  maintenance 
B)  disruptive 
C)  task 
D)  social loafing 
E)  self-management

Question 17

Formal groups emerge from relationships and shared interests among the members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Interdependence is the extent to which team members depend on one another to complete their work effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Social loafing is the tendency of some members to avoid responsibility by "free-riding" during _____ tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social loafing is the tendency of some...

Question 20

Melony Inc., a supermarket chain, utilizes the expertise of its employees from the marketing, design, product outlay, supply management, and inventory management teams to attract customers and drive sales. This is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-managing team 
B)  task force 
C)  cross-functional team 
D)  distributed team 
E)  functional chimney 
A)  self-managing team 
B)  task force 
C)  cross-functional team 
D)  distributed team 
E)  functional chimney

In a restricted communication network, subgroups have _____ communication with one another.

Synergy pools individual talents and efforts to create extraordinary results through collective action.

The _____ stage involves the first entry of individual members into a team.

The main difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous teams is that:

Informal groups are always detrimental to the growth of an organization as they are mostly involved in spreading rumors.

Team ____ represents the differences in values, personalities, experiences, demographics, and cultures among members.

Team effectiveness equals quality of outputs minus process gains plus process losses.

Team effectiveness equals quality of inputs plus process gains minus process losses.

____ is a tendency for highly cohesive teams to lose their evaluative capabilities.

A cross-functional team operates with members who come from ____ functional units of an organization.

What is a virtual team? What are the potential advantages of a virtual team?

____ is the extent to which team members adopt norms that encourage shared commitments to moral behavior.

Centralized communication networks work better on simple tasks.

A(n) ____ team is an officially recognized collective that is supported by the organization.

In which of the following situations is groupthink most likely to occur?

A _____ activity is an action taken by a team member that supports the emotional life of the group.

Formal groups emerge from relationships and shared interests among the members.

Interdependence is the extent to which team members depend on one another to complete their work effectively.

Social loafing is the tendency of some members to avoid responsibility by "free-riding" during _____ tasks.

Melony Inc., a supermarket chain, utilizes the expertise of its employees from the marketing, design, product outlay, supply management, and inventory management teams to attract customers and drive sales. This is an example of a _____.

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Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

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Exam 17: Teams and Teamwork

In a restricted communication network, subgroups have _____ communication with one another.

Synergy pools individual talents and efforts to create extraordinary results through collective action.

The _____ stage involves the first entry of individual members into a team.

The main difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous teams is that:

Informal groups are always detrimental to the growth of an organization as they are mostly involved in spreading rumors.

Team ____ represents the differences in values, personalities, experiences, demographics, and cultures among members.

Team effectiveness equals quality of outputs minus process gains plus process losses.

Team effectiveness equals quality of inputs plus process gains minus process losses.

____ is a tendency for highly cohesive teams to lose their evaluative capabilities.

A cross-functional team operates with members who come from ____ functional units of an organization.

What is a virtual team? What are the potential advantages of a virtual team?

____ is the extent to which team members adopt norms that encourage shared commitments to moral behavior.

Centralized communication networks work better on simple tasks.

A(n) ____ team is an officially recognized collective that is supported by the organization.

In which of the following situations is groupthink most likely to occur?

A _____ activity is an action taken by a team member that supports the emotional life of the group.

Formal groups emerge from relationships and shared interests among the members.

Interdependence is the extent to which team members depend on one another to complete their work effectively.

Social loafing is the tendency of some members to avoid responsibility by "free-riding" during _____ tasks.

Melony Inc., a supermarket chain, utilizes the expertise of its employees from the marketing, design, product outlay, supply management, and inventory management teams to attract customers and drive sales. This is an example of a _____.

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Filters