Question 1

The stage of group development in which the group develops open communication and group cohesion is the ____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming. 
B)  Storming. 
C)  Norming. 
D)  Performing. 
A)  Forming. 
B)  Storming. 
C)  Norming. 
D)  Performing.

Question 2

The ideal size of a problem solving group is 15 to 20 individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Organizational effectiveness results from activities that improve the organization's structure, technology, and people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Formal groups are those created by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Tuckman's stages of group development, a team will never regress to a previous stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The organization should change to meet external environmental changes, but should resist any changes that affect the organization internally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Synergy means that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jack Welch's tenure at GE was successful because he instituted organizational bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Groups rarely result in synergy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a benefit that members can derive from participation in a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Satisfaction of security needs. 
B)  Satisfaction of self-esteem needs. 
C)  Satisfaction of social needs. 
D)  Satisfaction of bureaucratic needs. 
A)  Satisfaction of security needs. 
B)  Satisfaction of self-esteem needs. 
C)  Satisfaction of social needs. 
D)  Satisfaction of bureaucratic needs.

Question 11

The ideal size for a fact-finding group is larger than that of a problem-solving group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the systems concept, a change in one organizational element is likely to affect other elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The larger the group, the easier it is for members to interact with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Social loafing means that an individual is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Working diligently. 
B)  Taking a free ride. 
C)  Interacting with others. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Working diligently. 
B)  Taking a free ride. 
C)  Interacting with others. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 15

Define what is meant by the term "team" and describe some of the characteristics that are indicative of a successful team.

Accepted Answer

A team is a collaboration of people who

Question 16

Committees and task forces are examples of formal groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A ____ is a collection of people who must rely on group cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Committee. 
B)  Team. 
C)  Task force. 
D)  Bureaucracy. 
A)  Committee. 
B)  Team. 
C)  Task force. 
D)  Bureaucracy.

Question 18

Informal groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are created by management. 
B)  Evolve out of employees' need for social interaction. 
C)  Are part of the organization chart. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Are created by management. 
B)  Evolve out of employees' need for social interaction. 
C)  Are part of the organization chart. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

Conflict can be expected in the ____ stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming. 
B)  Storming. 
C)  Norming. 
D)  Performing. 
A)  Forming. 
B)  Storming. 
C)  Norming. 
D)  Performing.

Question 20

The mutual liking and team feeling in a group is (are) group:

Accepted Answer

A)  Norms. 
B)  Ethics. 
C)  Cohesiveness. 
D)  Task structure. 
A)  Norms. 
B)  Ethics. 
C)  Cohesiveness. 
D)  Task structure.

The stage of group development in which the group develops open communication and group cohesion is the ____ stage.

The ideal size of a problem solving group is 15 to 20 individuals.

Organizational effectiveness results from activities that improve the organization's structure, technology, and people.

Formal groups are those created by the organization.

According to Tuckman's stages of group development, a team will never regress to a previous stage.

The organization should change to meet external environmental changes, but should resist any changes that affect the organization internally.

Synergy means that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Jack Welch's tenure at GE was successful because he instituted organizational bureaucracy.

Groups rarely result in synergy.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit that members can derive from participation in a group?

The ideal size for a fact-finding group is larger than that of a problem-solving group.

According to the systems concept, a change in one organizational element is likely to affect other elements.

The larger the group, the easier it is for members to interact with each other.

Social loafing means that an individual is:

Define what is meant by the term "team" and describe some of the characteristics that are indicative of a successful team.

Committees and task forces are examples of formal groups.

A ____ is a collection of people who must rely on group cooperation.

Informal groups:

Conflict can be expected in the ____ stage of group development.

The mutual liking and team feeling in a group is (are) group:

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

Selecting, Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

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Exam 9: Group Development and Team Building

The stage of group development in which the group develops open communication and group cohesion is the ____ stage.

The ideal size of a problem solving group is 15 to 20 individuals.

Organizational effectiveness results from activities that improve the organization's structure, technology, and people.

Formal groups are those created by the organization.

According to Tuckman's stages of group development, a team will never regress to a previous stage.

The organization should change to meet external environmental changes, but should resist any changes that affect the organization internally.

Synergy means that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Jack Welch's tenure at GE was successful because he instituted organizational bureaucracy.

Groups rarely result in synergy.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit that members can derive from participation in a group?

The ideal size for a fact-finding group is larger than that of a problem-solving group.

According to the systems concept, a change in one organizational element is likely to affect other elements.

The larger the group, the easier it is for members to interact with each other.

Social loafing means that an individual is:

Define what is meant by the term "team" and describe some of the characteristics that are indicative of a successful team.

Committees and task forces are examples of formal groups.

A ____ is a collection of people who must rely on group cooperation.

Informal groups:

Conflict can be expected in the ____ stage of group development.

The mutual liking and team feeling in a group is (are) group:

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

Selecting, Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

Filters