Question 1

When you get conflicting demands from different sources concerning your role, you are likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  intrarole conflict. 
B)  intrasender conflict. 
C)  interrole conflict. 
D)  role ambiguity. 
E)  person-role conflict. 
A)  intrarole conflict. 
B)  intrasender conflict. 
C)  interrole conflict. 
D)  role ambiguity. 
E)  person-role conflict.

Question 2

A group assembled for a short-term project.  There were six adults and three teenagers.  The formal structure was one leader and eight followers.  As the role episodes progressed, it became clear from the words and actions of the group, that the teenagers  did not need to speak to the group as much as the adults.   The ____ role allowed the teenagers to speak less.

Accepted Answer

A)  sent 
B)  intrasender 
C)  perceived 
D)  enacted 
E)  expected 
A)  sent 
B)  intrasender 
C)  perceived 
D)  enacted 
E)  expected

Question 3

Human Resources had four people interview each applicant. The interviewers posted their comments on an internal blog and picked a candidate for a position. This is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  interest group. 
B)  virtual team. 
C)  task force. 
D)  functional group. 
E)  quality circle. 
A)  interest group. 
B)  virtual team. 
C)  task force. 
D)  functional group. 
E)  quality circle.

Question 4

Personal attraction enhances cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Even when a formal leader is designated, the group or team may also look to others for leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When the members enact the roles they have accepted, interaction occurs, and the efforts of the group are directed toward goal attainment, the group has reached the norming phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Drew just joined a group supporting literacy in elementary schools because a teacher in the group is good looking and he want to meet her. Which of the following is Drew's primary reason for joining the group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instrumental benefits 
B)  Need satisfaction 
C)  Group goals 
D)  Group activities 
E)  Interpersonal attraction 
A)  Instrumental benefits 
B)  Need satisfaction 
C)  Group goals 
D)  Group activities 
E)  Interpersonal attraction

Question 8

When Professor Don Tashian went into the dean's office, the dean asked him to take on a new project for the college that would involve many hours of work. Don replied, "OK, but tell me what I should quit doing to create time for this new project." Tashian is potentially experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  role ambiguity. 
B)  role conflict. 
C)  person-role conflict. 
D)  intrasender conflict. 
E)  role overload. 
A)  role ambiguity. 
B)  role conflict. 
C)  person-role conflict. 
D)  intrasender conflict. 
E)  role overload.

When you get conflicting demands from different sources concerning your role, you are likely to experience

Human Resources had four people interview each applicant. The interviewers posted their comments on an internal blog and picked a candidate for a position. This is a(n)

Personal attraction enhances cohesiveness.

Even when a formal leader is designated, the group or team may also look to others for leadership.

When the members enact the roles they have accepted, interaction occurs, and the efforts of the group are directed toward goal attainment, the group has reached the norming phase.

Drew just joined a group supporting literacy in elementary schools because a teacher in the group is good looking and he want to meet her. Which of the following is Drew's primary reason for joining the group?

When Professor Don Tashian went into the dean's office, the dean asked him to take on a new project for the college that would involve many hours of work. Don replied, "OK, but tell me what I should quit doing to create time for this new project." Tashian is potentially experiencing

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 18: Managing Work Groups and Teams

When you get conflicting demands from different sources concerning your role, you are likely to experience

Human Resources had four people interview each applicant. The interviewers posted their comments on an internal blog and picked a candidate for a position. This is a(n)

Personal attraction enhances cohesiveness.

Even when a formal leader is designated, the group or team may also look to others for leadership.

When the members enact the roles they have accepted, interaction occurs, and the efforts of the group are directed toward goal attainment, the group has reached the norming phase.

Drew just joined a group supporting literacy in elementary schools because a teacher in the group is good looking and he want to meet her. Which of the following is Drew's primary reason for joining the group?

When Professor Don Tashian went into the dean's office, the dean asked him to take on a new project for the college that would involve many hours of work. Don replied, "OK, but tell me what I should quit doing to create time for this new project." Tashian is potentially experiencing

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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