Question 1

In a restricted communication network:

Accepted Answer

A)  activities are coordinated and results pooled by a central point of control. 
B)  all team members communicate directly with one another. 
C)  all members of a team contribute helpful task and maintenance behaviors. 
D)  polarized subgroups contest one another and may even engage in conflict. 
E)  self-serving behaviors that interfere with team effectiveness are promoted. 
A)  activities are coordinated and results pooled by a central point of control. 
B)  all team members communicate directly with one another. 
C)  all members of a team contribute helpful task and maintenance behaviors. 
D)  polarized subgroups contest one another and may even engage in conflict. 
E)  self-serving behaviors that interfere with team effectiveness are promoted.

Question 2

As teams increase in size:

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A)  the communication becomes less congested. 
B)  it becomes easier to manage them. 
C)  the number of potential interactions increases geometrically. 
D)  the nature of the task ceases to affect team effectiveness. 
E)  team effectiveness reaches its peak. 
A)  the communication becomes less congested. 
B)  it becomes easier to manage them. 
C)  the number of potential interactions increases geometrically. 
D)  the nature of the task ceases to affect team effectiveness. 
E)  team effectiveness reaches its peak.

Question 3

An informal group is _____ and emerges from relationships and shared interests among members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An informal group is _____ and emerges...

Question 4

Which of the following best describes groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an action taken by a team member that supports the emotional life of the group. 
B)  It is an action taken by a team member that directly contributes to the group's performance purpose. 
C)  It is a stage of total integration in which team members are able to deal in creative ways. 
D)  It is the process of making choices among alternative possible courses of action. 
E)  It is a tendency for highly cohesive teams to lose their evaluative capabilities. 
A)  It is an action taken by a team member that supports the emotional life of the group. 
B)  It is an action taken by a team member that directly contributes to the group's performance purpose. 
C)  It is a stage of total integration in which team members are able to deal in creative ways. 
D)  It is the process of making choices among alternative possible courses of action. 
E)  It is a tendency for highly cohesive teams to lose their evaluative capabilities.

Question 5

With respect to member satisfaction, members should take pleasure from the team's performance accomplishments and not focus on their personal contribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The functional chimneys problem:

Accepted Answer

A)  emerges from relationships and shared interests among members. 
B)  results from an invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and minorities. 
C)  is the practice of spreading rumors across functional groups. 
D)  is a lack of communication across functions. 
E)  is the indecisiveness seen in a functional work team. 
A)  emerges from relationships and shared interests among members. 
B)  results from an invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and minorities. 
C)  is the practice of spreading rumors across functional groups. 
D)  is a lack of communication across functions. 
E)  is the indecisiveness seen in a functional work team.

Question 7

Which of the following is the last stage in team development?

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A)  Storming stage 
B)  Norming stage 
C)  Performing stage 
D)  Forming stage 
E)  Adjourning stage 
A)  Storming stage 
B)  Norming stage 
C)  Performing stage 
D)  Forming stage 
E)  Adjourning stage

Question 8

The "decision by majority" rule ensures that no coalitions are formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The members of the Research & Development team of TechlicLabs have developed an understanding among themselves, thereby reducing the possibilities of interpersonal hostilities or disintegration. The team members also occupy key leadership positions thereby evoking a sense of leadership. Which of the following stages of team development does this situation exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming stage 
B)  Norming stage 
C)  Storming stage 
D)  Adjourning stage 
E)  Performing stage 
A)  Forming stage 
B)  Norming stage 
C)  Storming stage 
D)  Adjourning stage 
E)  Performing stage

Question 10

Which of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasis on centralized communication 
B)  Self-serving behavior 
C)  Decrease in team size 
D)  Illusions of invulnerability 
E)  High team diversity 
A)  Emphasis on centralized communication 
B)  Self-serving behavior 
C)  Decrease in team size 
D)  Illusions of invulnerability 
E)  High team diversity

Question 11

Blocs Inc. is headquartered in the United States and has a number of branches across the world. The manager at the U.S. branch is in charge of a project involved in creating a new operating system. Her team members are based in different branches in China, India, Brazil, and Canada. Instead of meeting at a common location, the team members hold discussions through Skype. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  informal group 
B)  virtual team 
C)  interest group 
D)  support team 
E)  friendship group 
A)  informal group 
B)  virtual team 
C)  interest group 
D)  support team 
E)  friendship group

Question 12

The norming stage is part of the "critical zone" of team development, where successes create long-term gains while failures create long-lasting problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Jenson supervises the marketing team at Upscale Inc. Instead of having discussions with his team, he takes all the decisions related to marketing policies himself. His approach is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decision by lack of response 
B)  decision by authority rule 
C)  decision by minority rule 
D)  decision by majority rule 
E)  decision by unanimity 
A)  decision by lack of response 
B)  decision by authority rule 
C)  decision by minority rule 
D)  decision by majority rule 
E)  decision by unanimity

Question 14

Frederick's team is highly cohesive and the members of the team find it difficult to disapprove the ideas and opinions expressed by their teammates. Which of the following terms would best describe this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Groupthink 
B)  Brainstorming 
C)  Halo effect 
D)  Synergy 
E)  Social loafing 
A)  Groupthink 
B)  Brainstorming 
C)  Halo effect 
D)  Synergy 
E)  Social loafing

Question 15

What do you understand by the term "team process"? What are the different stages of team development?

Accepted Answer

Team process is the way team members wor

Question 16

The norming stage of team development is the stage:

Accepted Answer

A)  of initial task orientation and interpersonal testing. 
B)  when subteams are formed around areas of agreement and disagreement. 
C)  when shared rules of conduct emerge and the team feels a sense of leadership. 
D)  of total integration in which members are able to deal in creative ways. 
E)  when team members prepare to achieve closure and disband. 
A)  of initial task orientation and interpersonal testing. 
B)  when subteams are formed around areas of agreement and disagreement. 
C)  when shared rules of conduct emerge and the team feels a sense of leadership. 
D)  of total integration in which members are able to deal in creative ways. 
E)  when team members prepare to achieve closure and disband.

Question 17

The market research department, audit unit, and customer service team of a company are examples of a(n) _____ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal 
B)  informal 
C)  support 
D)  grassroots 
E)  interest 
A)  formal 
B)  informal 
C)  support 
D)  grassroots 
E)  interest

Question 18

The storming stage of team development is the stage:

Accepted Answer

A)  of initial task orientation and interpersonal testing. 
B)  when subteams are formed around areas of agreement and disagreement. 
C)  when shared rules of conduct emerge and the team feels a sense of leadership. 
D)  of total integration in which members are able to deal in creative ways. 
E)  when team members prepare to achieve closure and disband. 
A)  of initial task orientation and interpersonal testing. 
B)  when subteams are formed around areas of agreement and disagreement. 
C)  when shared rules of conduct emerge and the team feels a sense of leadership. 
D)  of total integration in which members are able to deal in creative ways. 
E)  when team members prepare to achieve closure and disband.

Question 19

Members of a(n) ____ team work together and solve problems through computer-mediated interactions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Members of a(n) ____ team work together...

Question 20

The forming stage of team development is the stage:

Accepted Answer

A)  of initial task orientation and interpersonal testing. 
B)  when subteams are formed around areas of agreement and disagreement. 
C)  when shared rules of conduct emerge and the team feels a sense of leadership. 
D)  of total integration in which members are able to deal in creative ways. 
E)  when team members prepare to achieve closure and disband. 
A)  of initial task orientation and interpersonal testing. 
B)  when subteams are formed around areas of agreement and disagreement. 
C)  when shared rules of conduct emerge and the team feels a sense of leadership. 
D)  of total integration in which members are able to deal in creative ways. 
E)  when team members prepare to achieve closure and disband.

In a restricted communication network:

As teams increase in size:

An informal group is _____ and emerges from relationships and shared interests among members.

Which of the following best describes groupthink?

With respect to member satisfaction, members should take pleasure from the team's performance accomplishments and not focus on their personal contribution.

The functional chimneys problem:

Which of the following is the last stage in team development?

The "decision by majority" rule ensures that no coalitions are formed.

Which of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

The norming stage is part of the "critical zone" of team development, where successes create long-term gains while failures create long-lasting problems.

Jenson supervises the marketing team at Upscale Inc. Instead of having discussions with his team, he takes all the decisions related to marketing policies himself. His approach is an example of _____.

Frederick's team is highly cohesive and the members of the team find it difficult to disapprove the ideas and opinions expressed by their teammates. Which of the following terms would best describe this situation?

What do you understand by the term "team process"? What are the different stages of team development?

The norming stage of team development is the stage:

The market research department, audit unit, and customer service team of a company are examples of a(n) _____ group.

The storming stage of team development is the stage:

Members of a(n) ____ team work together and solve problems through computer-mediated interactions.

The forming stage of team development is the stage:

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Exam 17: Teams and Teamwork

In a restricted communication network:

As teams increase in size:

An informal group is _____ and emerges from relationships and shared interests among members.

Which of the following best describes groupthink?

With respect to member satisfaction, members should take pleasure from the team's performance accomplishments and not focus on their personal contribution.

The functional chimneys problem:

Which of the following is the last stage in team development?

The "decision by majority" rule ensures that no coalitions are formed.

Which of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

The norming stage is part of the "critical zone" of team development, where successes create long-term gains while failures create long-lasting problems.

Jenson supervises the marketing team at Upscale Inc. Instead of having discussions with his team, he takes all the decisions related to marketing policies himself. His approach is an example of _____.

Frederick's team is highly cohesive and the members of the team find it difficult to disapprove the ideas and opinions expressed by their teammates. Which of the following terms would best describe this situation?

What do you understand by the term "team process"? What are the different stages of team development?

The norming stage of team development is the stage:

The market research department, audit unit, and customer service team of a company are examples of a(n) _____ group.

The storming stage of team development is the stage:

Members of a(n) ____ team work together and solve problems through computer-mediated interactions.

The forming stage of team development is the stage:

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

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