Question 1

What factors contribute to team effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

The factors that enhance team effectiven

Question 2

A major reason that NASA sends astronauts to wilderness training is that

Accepted Answer

A)  wilderness training is conducted on a terrain resembling the moon. 
B)  most astronauts cannot sit still for classroom training. 
C)  teamwork is critical for accomplishing their mission and survival. 
D)  most astronauts are naturally loners rather than team players. 
A)  wilderness training is conducted on a terrain resembling the moon. 
B)  most astronauts cannot sit still for classroom training. 
C)  teamwork is critical for accomplishing their mission and survival. 
D)  most astronauts are naturally loners rather than team players.

Question 3

Groups of top-level managers are teams in the sense that they make most major decisions collaboratively with all members of the top-management group included>

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cross-functional teams

Accepted Answer

A)  remain in the forming stage. 
B)  become bored readily. 
C)  breed conflict because of the different points of view. 
D)  disband quickly. 
A)  remain in the forming stage. 
B)  become bored readily. 
C)  breed conflict because of the different points of view. 
D)  disband quickly.

Question 5

To make virtual teams more successful, managers should invest in an online resource where team members can readily learn about each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One component of empowerment is seeing the impact of the work group's effort on other interested parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To accomplish its work, videoconferencing would be the most important for a

Accepted Answer

A)  top-management team. 
B)  cross-functional team. 
C)  crew. 
D)  virtual team. 
A)  top-management team. 
B)  cross-functional team. 
C)  crew. 
D)  virtual team.

Question 8

Positive consequences of conflict include:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased diagnostic information. 
B)  increased creativity 
C)  increased effort. 
D)  all of the choices 
A)  increased diagnostic information. 
B)  increased creativity 
C)  increased effort. 
D)  all of the choices

Question 9

A key advantage of a project structure is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  does not require skilled workers. 
B)  does not require resources from the larger organization. 
C)  encourages identification with the project. 
D)  leads to stable assignments for project members. 
A)  does not require skilled workers. 
B)  does not require resources from the larger organization. 
C)  encourages identification with the project. 
D)  leads to stable assignments for project members.

Question 10

An accountability problem noted with groups is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  poorly document their accomplishments. 
B)  poorly document their failures. 
C)  are often given credit for success but rarely blamed for failures. 
D)  are often blamed for failures but rarely given credit for success. 
A)  poorly document their accomplishments. 
B)  poorly document their failures. 
C)  are often given credit for success but rarely blamed for failures. 
D)  are often blamed for failures but rarely given credit for success.

Question 11

Group cohesiveness and commitment begin to develop during the ____ stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A)  forming 
B)  storming 
C)  norming 
D)  performing 
A)  forming 
B)  storming 
C)  norming 
D)  performing

Question 12

An employee is likely to be assigned to a project team longer than on a departmental assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the people-related activities of a good team player.

Accepted Answer

An outstanding team player does the foll

Question 14

When Kristy was asked to explain the drop in crime and complaints about the police department, she attributedmuch of the success to improved teamwork. In her words: "Our police team can't take credit for the total drop in crime. I am saying that I have been fortunate to assemble a great team. We all have key roles to play, and we cooperate totally with each other."
1. What does this story illustrate about teamwork?
2. Why is it important to understand teams?

Accepted Answer

1. The story about the police chief show

What factors contribute to team effectiveness?

A major reason that NASA sends astronauts to wilderness training is that

Groups of top-level managers are teams in the sense that they make most major decisions collaboratively with all members of the top-management group included>

Cross-functional teams

To make virtual teams more successful, managers should invest in an online resource where team members can readily learn about each other.

One component of empowerment is seeing the impact of the work group's effort on other interested parties.

To accomplish its work, videoconferencing would be the most important for a

Positive consequences of conflict include:

A key advantage of a project structure is that it

An accountability problem noted with groups is that they

Group cohesiveness and commitment begin to develop during the ____ stage of group development.

An employee is likely to be assigned to a project team longer than on a departmental assignment.

Describe the people-related activities of a good team player.

The Managers Job

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

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Exam 13: Teams, Groups, and Teamwork

What factors contribute to team effectiveness?

A major reason that NASA sends astronauts to wilderness training is that

Groups of top-level managers are teams in the sense that they make most major decisions collaboratively with all members of the top-management group included>

Cross-functional teams

To make virtual teams more successful, managers should invest in an online resource where team members can readily learn about each other.

One component of empowerment is seeing the impact of the work group's effort on other interested parties.

To accomplish its work, videoconferencing would be the most important for a

Positive consequences of conflict include:

A key advantage of a project structure is that it

An accountability problem noted with groups is that they

Group cohesiveness and commitment begin to develop during the ____ stage of group development.

An employee is likely to be assigned to a project team longer than on a departmental assignment.

Describe the people-related activities of a good team player.

The Managers Job

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

Filters