Question 1

In the context of empowerment skills, explain why negotiations with different people require different strategies.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. In the context of emp

Question 2

Differentiate between task functions and maintenance functions of a group.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Task functions are th

Question 3

In the context of empowerment skills, _____ include self-expression skills and skills in reflective listening.

Accepted Answer

A) process skills 
B) competence skills 
C) cooperative teamwork skills 
D) communication skills 
A) process skills 
B) competence skills 
C) cooperative teamwork skills 
D) communication skills

Question 4

_____ include the ability to be a good winner or loser and to have access to information for monitoring where the team and members are in the competition.

Accepted Answer

A) Positive competitive teamwork skills 
B) Process skills 
C) Communication skills 
D) Competitive individual skills 
A) Positive competitive teamwork skills 
B) Process skills 
C) Communication skills 
D) Competitive individual skills

Question 5

Explain how loss of individuality leads to reprehensible acts.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Loss of individuality

Question 6

In the context of empowerment skills, which of the following is true of egalitarian people?

Accepted Answer

A) They are motivated to equalize the outcomes for each team member. 
B) They are motivated to reward team members based on their performances. 
C) They are motivated to act autonomously, though not necessarily to maximize their personal gains. 
D) They are motivated to maximize their personal gains regardless of the expense to other people. 
A) They are motivated to equalize the outcomes for each team member. 
B) They are motivated to reward team members based on their performances. 
C) They are motivated to act autonomously, though not necessarily to maximize their personal gains. 
D) They are motivated to maximize their personal gains regardless of the expense to other people.

Question 7

In the context of Bruce Tuckman's five-stage model of group development, during the forming stage, team members _____.

Accepted Answer

A) can work independently with little interference from the leader 
B) are unclear about individual roles and responsibilities 
C) compete for position 
D) turn from interpersonal relations to decision making and task accomplishment 
A) can work independently with little interference from the leader 
B) are unclear about individual roles and responsibilities 
C) compete for position 
D) turn from interpersonal relations to decision making and task accomplishment

Question 8

In the context of empowerment skills, _____ engage in encouraging, helpful behavior to maximize the gains for everyone on a team.

Accepted Answer

A) egalitarian people 
B) individualistic people 
C) cooperative people 
D) competitive people 
A) egalitarian people 
B) individualistic people 
C) cooperative people 
D) competitive people

Question 9

In the context of Bruce Tuckman's five-stage model of group development, which of the following is true of the adjourning stage?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the final stage of group development where the task is completed. 
B) During this period, roles and responsibilities of group members become clear and are accepted. 
C) It is a stage where the group's focus will turn from interpersonal relations to decision making and task accomplishment. 
D) Considerable conflicts as power struggles, cliques, and factions within the group begin to surface. 
A) It is the final stage of group development where the task is completed. 
B) During this period, roles and responsibilities of group members become clear and are accepted. 
C) It is a stage where the group's focus will turn from interpersonal relations to decision making and task accomplishment. 
D) Considerable conflicts as power struggles, cliques, and factions within the group begin to surface.

Question 10

From an organizational health standpoint, diversity and depth in the top management team enhance the CEO's well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the context of work team processes, cooperative teamwork skills:

Accepted Answer

A) include competitiveness and close monitoring. 
B) are those abilities that affect individual performance. 
C) are those activities essential to the effective interpersonal relationships within a group or a team. 
D) include the ability to have access to information for monitoring where the team and members are in the competition. 
A) include competitiveness and close monitoring. 
B) are those abilities that affect individual performance. 
C) are those activities essential to the effective interpersonal relationships within a group or a team. 
D) include the ability to have access to information for monitoring where the team and members are in the competition.

Question 12

In the context of social benefits of being a team member, _____ is closeness achieved through tasks and activities.

Accepted Answer

A) integrated involvement 
B) emotional satisfaction 
C) self-actualization 
D) psychological intimacy 
A) integrated involvement 
B) emotional satisfaction 
C) self-actualization 
D) psychological intimacy

Question 13

Different task functions vary in importance throughout the life cycle of a work group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ are the first set of skills required for empowerment in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Competence skills 
B) Egalitarian skills 
C) Competitive skills 
D) Individualistic skills 
A) Competence skills 
B) Egalitarian skills 
C) Competitive skills 
D) Individualistic skills

Question 15

Self-managed teams are teams that:

Accepted Answer

A) make decisions that were once reserved for managers. 
B) have a vertical organizational structure due to high power distance among them. 
C) have few members and simple functions that do not require supervision. 
D) are in the nascent stage of formation where a specific managerial function has not been established. 
A) make decisions that were once reserved for managers. 
B) have a vertical organizational structure due to high power distance among them. 
C) have few members and simple functions that do not require supervision. 
D) are in the nascent stage of formation where a specific managerial function has not been established.

Question 16

_____ is the set of authority and task relations among a group's members.

Accepted Answer

A) Maintenance function 
B) Task function 
C) Status structure 
D) Coercive structure 
A) Maintenance function 
B) Task function 
C) Status structure 
D) Coercive structure

Question 17

An effective status structure in a work group results in:

Accepted Answer

A) role interrelatedness among group members. 
B) increase in competitive skills among group members. 
C) reduction in work load among group members. 
D) increase in homogeneity within the group. 
A) role interrelatedness among group members. 
B) increase in competitive skills among group members. 
C) reduction in work load among group members. 
D) increase in homogeneity within the group.

Question 18

Which of the following helps to avoid undesired top-team turnover?

Accepted Answer

A) Paying attention to multiple concurrent pay structures 
B) Minimizing the age variance among members in top teams 
C) Reducing the number of members in top teams 
D) Providing autonomy in decision making to individual members of top teams 
A) Paying attention to multiple concurrent pay structures 
B) Minimizing the age variance among members in top teams 
C) Reducing the number of members in top teams 
D) Providing autonomy in decision making to individual members of top teams

Question 19

Explain how the presence of a wild turkey can be a positive force in the management.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The presence of a wil

Question 20

_____ are groups in which two or more members represent each of two distinct cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) Homogeneous groups 
B) Token groups 
C) Bicultural groups 
D) Multicultural groups 
A) Homogeneous groups 
B) Token groups 
C) Bicultural groups 
D) Multicultural groups

In the context of empowerment skills, explain why negotiations with different people require different strategies.

Differentiate between task functions and maintenance functions of a group.

In the context of empowerment skills, _____ include self-expression skills and skills in reflective listening.

_____ include the ability to be a good winner or loser and to have access to information for monitoring where the team and members are in the competition.

Explain how loss of individuality leads to reprehensible acts.

In the context of empowerment skills, which of the following is true of egalitarian people?

In the context of Bruce Tuckman's five-stage model of group development, during the forming stage, team members _____.

In the context of empowerment skills, _____ engage in encouraging, helpful behavior to maximize the gains for everyone on a team.

In the context of Bruce Tuckman's five-stage model of group development, which of the following is true of the adjourning stage?

From an organizational health standpoint, diversity and depth in the top management team enhance the CEO's well-being.

In the context of work team processes, cooperative teamwork skills:

In the context of social benefits of being a team member, _____ is closeness achieved through tasks and activities.

Different task functions vary in importance throughout the life cycle of a work group.

_____ are the first set of skills required for empowerment in an organization.

Self-managed teams are teams that:

_____ is the set of authority and task relations among a group's members.

An effective status structure in a work group results in:

Which of the following helps to avoid undesired top-team turnover?

Explain how the presence of a wild turkey can be a positive force in the management.

_____ are groups in which two or more members represent each of two distinct cultures.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 9: Work Teams and Groups

In the context of empowerment skills, explain why negotiations with different people require different strategies.

Differentiate between task functions and maintenance functions of a group.

In the context of empowerment skills, _____ include self-expression skills and skills in reflective listening.

_____ include the ability to be a good winner or loser and to have access to information for monitoring where the team and members are in the competition.

Explain how loss of individuality leads to reprehensible acts.

In the context of empowerment skills, which of the following is true of egalitarian people?

In the context of Bruce Tuckman's five-stage model of group development, during the forming stage, team members _____.

In the context of empowerment skills, _____ engage in encouraging, helpful behavior to maximize the gains for everyone on a team.

In the context of Bruce Tuckman's five-stage model of group development, which of the following is true of the adjourning stage?

From an organizational health standpoint, diversity and depth in the top management team enhance the CEO's well-being.

In the context of work team processes, cooperative teamwork skills:

In the context of social benefits of being a team member, _____ is closeness achieved through tasks and activities.

Different task functions vary in importance throughout the life cycle of a work group.

_____ are the first set of skills required for empowerment in an organization.

Self-managed teams are teams that:

_____ is the set of authority and task relations among a group's members.

An effective status structure in a work group results in:

Which of the following helps to avoid undesired top-team turnover?

Explain how the presence of a wild turkey can be a positive force in the management.

_____ are groups in which two or more members represent each of two distinct cultures.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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