Question 1

Which of the following behaviors is NOT consistent with the socioemotional role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage 
B)  Energize 
C)  Harmonize 
D)  Compromise 
E)  Follow 
A)  Encourage 
B)  Energize 
C)  Harmonize 
D)  Compromise 
E)  Follow B

Question 2

Virtual and global teams are particularly prone to communication breakdowns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A common cause of conflict includes scarce resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following teams are described as a team that uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Command 
C)  Virtual 
D)  Long distance 
E)  Task force 
A)  Functional 
B)  Command 
C)  Virtual 
D)  Long distance 
E)  Task force

Question 5

List the five stages of team development.

Accepted Answer

The five stages are

Question 6

Which of the following is the first stage of team development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  Reforming 
A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  Reforming

Question 7

A competing style to handle conflict involves a high degree of assertiveness and a high degree of cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Carolyn is a member of a work team at Happy Clown's Toy and Game Company. She and her teammates possess several different skills and are able to perform a major organizational task with little or no oversight from management. Carolyn is a member of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  union. 
B)  self-managed team. 
C)  project team. 
D)  special-purpose team. 
E)  bureaucratic team. 
A)  union. 
B)  self-managed team. 
C)  project team. 
D)  special-purpose team. 
E)  bureaucratic team.

Question 9

Task conflict refers to interpersonal incompatibility that creates tension and personal animosity among people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the four key strategies for achieving a win-win solution through negotiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Separate the people from the problem 
B)  Focus on interests 
C)  Generate many alternatives for mutual gain 
D)  Insist that results be based on objective standards 
E)  Keep the demands at the center 
A)  Separate the people from the problem 
B)  Focus on interests 
C)  Generate many alternatives for mutual gain 
D)  Insist that results be based on objective standards 
E)  Keep the demands at the center

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of team structure and context influence cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal attraction to the team 
B)  Productivity expectations 
C)  Shared goals 
D)  Team interaction 
E)  All of these are components 
A)  Personal attraction to the team 
B)  Productivity expectations 
C)  Shared goals 
D)  Team interaction 
E)  All of these are components

Question 12

During the _____ stage of team development, the major emphasis is on task accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A(n) _____ team uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ team uses computer technology and...

Question 14

Fred, a software engineer, is in charge of scrutinizing electronic communication patterns as part of his role within a virtual team at work. Fred's role fulfills which virtual team practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using technology to build relationships 
B)  Shaping culture through technology 
C)  Monitoring progress and rewards 
D)  Administering rewards 
E)  Using global teams to develop technology 
A)  Using technology to build relationships 
B)  Shaping culture through technology 
C)  Monitoring progress and rewards 
D)  Administering rewards 
E)  Using global teams to develop technology

Question 15

All of the following are common dysfunctions of teams EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of trust. 
B)  avoidance of accountability. 
C)  fear of conflict. 
D)  lack of commitment. 
E)  results orientation. 
A)  lack of trust. 
B)  avoidance of accountability. 
C)  fear of conflict. 
D)  lack of commitment. 
E)  results orientation.

Question 16

Work team effectiveness is based on three outcomes: productive output, capacity to adapt and learn, and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohesiveness 
B)  personal satisfaction 
C)  commitment 
D)  leadership 
E)  group norms 
A)  cohesiveness 
B)  personal satisfaction 
C)  commitment 
D)  leadership 
E)  group norms

Question 17

The ideal size of work teams is often thought to be _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ideal size of work teams is...

Question 18

_____ increases team cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  External competition 
B)  Shared goals 
C)  Team success 
D)  All of these 
E)  Shared goals and team success 
A)  External competition 
B)  Shared goals 
C)  Team success 
D)  All of these 
E)  Shared goals and team success

Question 19

The antagonistic interaction in which one party attempts to thwart the intentions or goals of another is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The antagonistic interaction in which one party...

Question 20

During the _____ stage of team development, conflict is resolved, and team harmony and unity emerge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the _____ stage of team development,...

Which of the following behaviors is NOT consistent with the socioemotional role?

Virtual and global teams are particularly prone to communication breakdowns.

A common cause of conflict includes scarce resources.

Which of the following teams are described as a team that uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals?

List the five stages of team development.

Which of the following is the first stage of team development?

A competing style to handle conflict involves a high degree of assertiveness and a high degree of cooperation.

Carolyn is a member of a work team at Happy Clown's Toy and Game Company. She and her teammates possess several different skills and are able to perform a major organizational task with little or no oversight from management. Carolyn is a member of a(n):

Task conflict refers to interpersonal incompatibility that creates tension and personal animosity among people.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four key strategies for achieving a win-win solution through negotiation?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of team structure and context influence cohesiveness?

During the _____ stage of team development, the major emphasis is on task accomplishment.

A(n) _____ team uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals.

Fred, a software engineer, is in charge of scrutinizing electronic communication patterns as part of his role within a virtual team at work. Fred's role fulfills which virtual team practice?

All of the following are common dysfunctions of teams EXCEPT:

Work team effectiveness is based on three outcomes: productive output, capacity to adapt and learn, and _____.

The ideal size of work teams is often thought to be _____.

_____ increases team cohesiveness.

The antagonistic interaction in which one party attempts to thwart the intentions or goals of another is known as _____.

During the _____ stage of team development, conflict is resolved, and team harmony and unity emerge.

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Exam 18: Leading Teams

Which of the following behaviors is NOT consistent with the socioemotional role?

Virtual and global teams are particularly prone to communication breakdowns.

A common cause of conflict includes scarce resources.

Which of the following teams are described as a team that uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals?

List the five stages of team development.

Which of the following is the first stage of team development?

A competing style to handle conflict involves a high degree of assertiveness and a high degree of cooperation.

Carolyn is a member of a work team at Happy Clown's Toy and Game Company. She and her teammates possess several different skills and are able to perform a major organizational task with little or no oversight from management. Carolyn is a member of a(n):

Task conflict refers to interpersonal incompatibility that creates tension and personal animosity among people.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four key strategies for achieving a win-win solution through negotiation?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of team structure and context influence cohesiveness?

During the _____ stage of team development, the major emphasis is on task accomplishment.

A(n) _____ team uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals.

Fred, a software engineer, is in charge of scrutinizing electronic communication patterns as part of his role within a virtual team at work. Fred's role fulfills which virtual team practice?

All of the following are common dysfunctions of teams EXCEPT:

Work team effectiveness is based on three outcomes: productive output, capacity to adapt and learn, and _____.

The ideal size of work teams is often thought to be _____.

_____ increases team cohesiveness.

The antagonistic interaction in which one party attempts to thwart the intentions or goals of another is known as _____.

During the _____ stage of team development, conflict is resolved, and team harmony and unity emerge.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Managing Quality and Performance

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