Question 1

Forces leading to change:

Accepted Answer

A)  Originate within the organization only. 
B)  Originate only from outside the organization. 
C)  Originate both within and outside the organization. 
D)  Can be eliminated. 
A)  Originate within the organization only. 
B)  Originate only from outside the organization. 
C)  Originate both within and outside the organization. 
D)  Can be eliminated.

Question 2

Altering an organization's engineering process involves changing which organizational element?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structure. 
B)  Technology. 
C)  People. 
D)  Ownership. 
A)  Structure. 
B)  Technology. 
C)  People. 
D)  Ownership.

Question 3

In the forming stage of group development, conflicts usually arise over goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ideal group size for a problem-solving group is ____ people.

Accepted Answer

A)  2-3 
B)  5-7 
C)  15-20 
D)  25-30 
A)  2-3 
B)  5-7 
C)  15-20 
D)  25-30

Question 5

Healthy group development involves creating an environment in which people can disagree without being disagreeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The stage of group development in which the group determines role expectations is the ____ stage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following would be an example of an external change force?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technological changes. 
B)  Increase in the price of raw materials. 
C)  Change in government regulation. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Technological changes. 
B)  Increase in the price of raw materials. 
C)  Change in government regulation. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

What are the advantages of groups? What are the disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

Advantages of groups include:
(1) Provid

Forces leading to change:

Altering an organization's engineering process involves changing which organizational element?

In the forming stage of group development, conflicts usually arise over goals.

The ideal group size for a problem-solving group is ____ people.

Healthy group development involves creating an environment in which people can disagree without being disagreeable.

The stage of group development in which the group determines role expectations is the ____ stage.

Which of the following would be an example of an external change force?

What are the advantages of groups? What are the disadvantages?

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

Forces leading to change:

Altering an organization's engineering process involves changing which organizational element?

In the forming stage of group development, conflicts usually arise over goals.

The ideal group size for a problem-solving group is ____ people.

Healthy group development involves creating an environment in which people can disagree without being disagreeable.

The stage of group development in which the group determines role expectations is the ____ stage.

Which of the following would be an example of an external change force?

What are the advantages of groups? What are the disadvantages?

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