Question 1

Directive leadership is typically the one best leadership style to use in all functional teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe top management's and the team leader's roles in fostering creativity. For each, list activities they should undertake to promote creativity.

Accepted Answer

Top management's role in encouraging cre

Question 3

Describe the challenges of implementing effective self-managed teams.

Accepted Answer

Many of the challenges of implanting or

Question 4

The self-managed team concept has its roots in total quality management (TQM).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The leadership style in a team tends to be very hierarchical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Team structure refers to interrelations that determine the assignment of tasks, responsibilities, and authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Being a member of a team rarely makes it possible to satisfy more needs than if one worked alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Identify and describe any team you have been a member of, or know about otherwise, that has a strong norm of teamwork that all members buy into. What role did the team leader play in making this possible?

Accepted Answer

I was a member of a project team at my p

Question 9

One of the responsibilities of global virtual team leaders includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  building trust-based relationships. 
B)  maximizing financial rewards. 
C)  watching out for improper or dangerous levels of cohesiveness. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  building trust-based relationships. 
B)  maximizing financial rewards. 
C)  watching out for improper or dangerous levels of cohesiveness. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 10

Team cohesion is increased when members agree on a common purpose and direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An advantage of teamwork is that members can help each other and avoid major errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A functional team is a group of employees belonging to the same functional department, such as marketing, R&D, production, human resources, or information systems, who have a common objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Effective teams have strong support from top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many of the drawbacks associated with SMTs stem from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the difficulties of transitioning from a traditional command-and-control work environment to self-managed teams. 
B)  lack of coordination within teams. 
C)  personality and behavior conflicts. 
D)  lack of training. 
A)  the difficulties of transitioning from a traditional command-and-control work environment to self-managed teams. 
B)  lack of coordination within teams. 
C)  personality and behavior conflicts. 
D)  lack of training.

Question 15

Effective SMT members should have:

Accepted Answer

A)  an internal locus of control. 
B)  good conflict resolution skills. 
C)  good problem-solving skills. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  an internal locus of control. 
B)  good conflict resolution skills. 
C)  good problem-solving skills. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 16

Team quality pertains to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the team's ability to achieve superior results with fewer resources and exceed customer expectations. 
B)  individual members' organizational positions. 
C)  good communication between team members. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  the team's ability to achieve superior results with fewer resources and exceed customer expectations. 
B)  individual members' organizational positions. 
C)  good communication between team members. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 17

Which of the following does NOT describe a self-managed team?

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed team design 
B)  team accountability 
C)  multiskilled skills 
D)  leadership within the team 
A)  fixed team design 
B)  team accountability 
C)  multiskilled skills 
D)  leadership within the team

Question 18

One of the disadvantages of teamwork is that members face pressure to conform to lower group standards of performance and conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Social loafing is when members of a cohesive group tend to agree on a decision not on the basis of its merit but because they are willing to risk rejection for questioning a majority viewpoint or presenting a dissenting opinion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which one of the following is (are) characteristic(s) of effective teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  A team charter developed by top management 
B)  A team charter developed by team members 
C)  Team members sharing the same goals 
D)  A high level of cohesion and independence among members 
E)  B and c 
A)  A team charter developed by top management 
B)  A team charter developed by team members 
C)  Team members sharing the same goals 
D)  A high level of cohesion and independence among members 
E)  B and c

Directive leadership is typically the one best leadership style to use in all functional teams.

Describe top management's and the team leader's roles in fostering creativity. For each, list activities they should undertake to promote creativity.

Describe the challenges of implementing effective self-managed teams.

The self-managed team concept has its roots in total quality management (TQM).

The leadership style in a team tends to be very hierarchical.

Team structure refers to interrelations that determine the assignment of tasks, responsibilities, and authority.

Being a member of a team rarely makes it possible to satisfy more needs than if one worked alone.

Identify and describe any team you have been a member of, or know about otherwise, that has a strong norm of teamwork that all members buy into. What role did the team leader play in making this possible?

One of the responsibilities of global virtual team leaders includes:

Team cohesion is increased when members agree on a common purpose and direction.

An advantage of teamwork is that members can help each other and avoid major errors.

A functional team is a group of employees belonging to the same functional department, such as marketing, R&D, production, human resources, or information systems, who have a common objective.

Effective teams have strong support from top management.

Many of the drawbacks associated with SMTs stem from:

Effective SMT members should have:

Team quality pertains to:

Which of the following does NOT describe a self-managed team?

One of the disadvantages of teamwork is that members face pressure to conform to lower group standards of performance and conduct.

Social loafing is when members of a cohesive group tend to agree on a decision not on the basis of its merit but because they are willing to risk rejection for questioning a majority viewpoint or presenting a dissenting opinion.

Which one of the following is (are) characteristic(s) of effective teams?

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

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Exam 8: Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Directive leadership is typically the one best leadership style to use in all functional teams.

Describe top management's and the team leader's roles in fostering creativity. For each, list activities they should undertake to promote creativity.

Describe the challenges of implementing effective self-managed teams.

The self-managed team concept has its roots in total quality management (TQM).

The leadership style in a team tends to be very hierarchical.

Team structure refers to interrelations that determine the assignment of tasks, responsibilities, and authority.

Being a member of a team rarely makes it possible to satisfy more needs than if one worked alone.

Identify and describe any team you have been a member of, or know about otherwise, that has a strong norm of teamwork that all members buy into. What role did the team leader play in making this possible?

One of the responsibilities of global virtual team leaders includes:

Team cohesion is increased when members agree on a common purpose and direction.

An advantage of teamwork is that members can help each other and avoid major errors.

A functional team is a group of employees belonging to the same functional department, such as marketing, R&D, production, human resources, or information systems, who have a common objective.

Effective teams have strong support from top management.

Many of the drawbacks associated with SMTs stem from:

Effective SMT members should have:

Team quality pertains to:

Which of the following does NOT describe a self-managed team?

One of the disadvantages of teamwork is that members face pressure to conform to lower group standards of performance and conduct.

Social loafing is when members of a cohesive group tend to agree on a decision not on the basis of its merit but because they are willing to risk rejection for questioning a majority viewpoint or presenting a dissenting opinion.

Which one of the following is (are) characteristic(s) of effective teams?

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

Filters