Question 1

The best group composition for a group designed to perform a complex task is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a homogenous group. 
B)  a group similar in background and culture. 
C)  a group of the same gender and race. 
D)  a group with diverse backgrounds and value systems. 
A)  a homogenous group. 
B)  a group similar in background and culture. 
C)  a group of the same gender and race. 
D)  a group with diverse backgrounds and value systems.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Changing an organization's technology includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  changing managerial leadership and communication. 
B)  revising recruiting and selection policies. 
C)  altering research direction and techniques. 
D)  modifying an organization's internal relationships. 
A)  changing managerial leadership and communication. 
B)  revising recruiting and selection policies. 
C)  altering research direction and techniques. 
D)  modifying an organization's internal relationships.

Question 4

_____ are factors that an organization's management has little control over.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal change forces 
B)  External change forces 
C)  Organizational norms 
D)  Organizational design 
A)  Internal change forces 
B)  External change forces 
C)  Organizational norms 
D)  Organizational design

Question 5

The mutual liking and team feeling in a group is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  synergy. 
B)  group effectiveness. 
C)  group cohesiveness. 
D)  task structure. 
A)  synergy. 
B)  group effectiveness. 
C)  group cohesiveness. 
D)  task structure.

Question 6

The size of a group has no effect on its effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Internal and external change forces are never inter-related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Group norms are always positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Formal groups are shown on the organization chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The concept that two or more people working together can accomplish more that the sum of their independent efforts is:

Accepted Answer

A)  synergy. 
B)  cohesiveness. 
C)  organizational effectiveness. 
D)  social loafing. 
A)  synergy. 
B)  cohesiveness. 
C)  organizational effectiveness. 
D)  social loafing.

Question 11

Changing an organization's people involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  altering the engineering processes. 
B)  modifying research direction and techniques. 
C)  revising training and development activities. 
D)  changing communications systems and work flows. 
A)  altering the engineering processes. 
B)  modifying research direction and techniques. 
C)  revising training and development activities. 
D)  changing communications systems and work flows.

Question 12

Synergy is a concept that states that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____ are examples of formal groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social groups 
B)  Network groups 
C)  Friendship groups 
D)  Interest groups 
A)  Social groups 
B)  Network groups 
C)  Friendship groups 
D)  Interest groups

Question 14

A ____ is a collection of people who must rely on group cooperation in order to experience the most success possible and thereby achieve the organization's goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  committee 
B)  team 
C)  task force 
D)  bureaucracy 
A)  committee 
B)  team 
C)  task force 
D)  bureaucracy

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The best group composition for a group designed to perform a complex task is:

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

Changing an organization's technology includes:

_____ are factors that an organization's management has little control over.

The mutual liking and team feeling in a group is known as:

The size of a group has no effect on its effectiveness.

Internal and external change forces are never inter-related.

Group norms are always positive.

Formal groups are shown on the organization chart.

The concept that two or more people working together can accomplish more that the sum of their independent efforts is:

Changing an organization's people involves:

Synergy is a concept that states that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

____ are examples of formal groups.

A ____ is a collection of people who must rely on group cooperation in order to experience the most success possible and thereby achieve the organization's goals.

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

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 best group composition for a group designed to perform a complex task is:

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

Changing an organization's technology includes:

_____ are factors that an organization's management has little control over.

The mutual liking and team feeling in a group is known as:

The size of a group has no effect on its effectiveness.

Internal and external change forces are never inter-related.

Group norms are always positive.

Formal groups are shown on the organization chart.

The concept that two or more people working together can accomplish more that the sum of their independent efforts is:

Changing an organization's people involves:

Synergy is a concept that states that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

____ are examples of formal groups.

A ____ is a collection of people who must rely on group cooperation in order to experience the most success possible and thereby achieve the organization's goals.

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

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