Question 1

It is crucial to the success of teams that team members respect and trust each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

High performing teams are known for conflict avoidance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following types of teams sets the course for the organization, but it rarely is involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Self-directed work teams 
C)  Top management teams 
D)  Process-improvement teams 
A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Self-directed work teams 
C)  Top management teams 
D)  Process-improvement teams C

Question 4

Emotional intelligence has been found to be an important factor in predicting team performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Without a commitment to achieving a goal or completing a task, a group is not a team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Virtual teams report higher levels of participation, higher satisfaction, and better cost performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a good team experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members give each other a chance to speak 
B)  Members are valued for their ideas 
C)  Members are committed to implementation 
D)  Members don't have to follow a set agenda 
A)  Members give each other a chance to speak 
B)  Members are valued for their ideas 
C)  Members are committed to implementation 
D)  Members don't have to follow a set agenda

Question 8

Compare and contrast the different types of teams. Do certain types of teams work better in certain situations? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

There are several different types of tea

Question 9

Diversity in teams has the potential to increase the creative power of teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following types of teams serves the purpose of breaking down the barriers that exist in a hierarchical organization with a long history of division of labor and division of tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Self-directed work teams 
C)  Top management teams 
D)  Virtual teams 
A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Self-directed work teams 
C)  Top management teams 
D)  Virtual teams

Question 11

Once the process is clearly defined, it should be the responsibility of the team to control the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Gardenswartz and Rowe, what is the second level for examining the diversity that individuals bring to the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal dimensions 
B)  External dimensions 
C)  Personality 
D)  Organizational dimensions 
A)  Internal dimensions 
B)  External dimensions 
C)  Personality 
D)  Organizational dimensions

Question 13

Self-directed teams do not need leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jamal encourages risk taking and is appreciated for his or her candor and openness. He is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenger 
B)  Communicator 
C)  Collaborator 
D)  Contributor 
A)  Challenger 
B)  Communicator 
C)  Collaborator 
D)  Contributor

Question 15

How do you assess team performance? What are some questions you should use to evaluate team performance? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of How do you assess team performance? What...

Question 16

External dimensions include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical ability 
B)  Religion 
C)  Age 
D)  Seniority 
A)  Physical ability 
B)  Religion 
C)  Age 
D)  Seniority

Question 17

A potential cause for team conflict may be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality differences 
B)  Overly emotional team members 
C)  Both A & B 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Personality differences 
B)  Overly emotional team members 
C)  Both A & B 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

Internal dimensions include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Income 
C)  Marital status 
D)  Appearance 
A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Income 
C)  Marital status 
D)  Appearance

Question 19

An example of a country with an individualistic society is:

Accepted Answer

A)  United States 
B)  Latin America 
C)  Saudi Arabia 
D)  All of the above 
A)  United States 
B)  Latin America 
C)  Saudi Arabia 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following factors makes virtual teams unique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic dependence 
B)  Geographic dispersion 
C)  Cultural diversity 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Electronic dependence 
B)  Geographic dispersion 
C)  Cultural diversity 
D)  All of the above

It is crucial to the success of teams that team members respect and trust each other.

High performing teams are known for conflict avoidance.

Which of the following types of teams sets the course for the organization, but it rarely is involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization?

Emotional intelligence has been found to be an important factor in predicting team performance.

Without a commitment to achieving a goal or completing a task, a group is not a team.

Virtual teams report higher levels of participation, higher satisfaction, and better cost performance.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a good team experience?

Compare and contrast the different types of teams. Do certain types of teams work better in certain situations? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Diversity in teams has the potential to increase the creative power of teams.

Which of the following types of teams serves the purpose of breaking down the barriers that exist in a hierarchical organization with a long history of division of labor and division of tasks?

Once the process is clearly defined, it should be the responsibility of the team to control the process.

According to Gardenswartz and Rowe, what is the second level for examining the diversity that individuals bring to the organization?

Self-directed teams do not need leaders.

Jamal encourages risk taking and is appreciated for his or her candor and openness. He is most likely a:

How do you assess team performance? What are some questions you should use to evaluate team performance? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

External dimensions include:

A potential cause for team conflict may be:

Internal dimensions include:

An example of a country with an individualistic society is:

Which of the following factors makes virtual teams unique?

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity

Managing Stress

Decision Making

Motivating Self and Others

Leadership in Public Organizations

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

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Exam 10: Working in Groups and Teams

It is crucial to the success of teams that team members respect and trust each other.

High performing teams are known for conflict avoidance.

Which of the following types of teams sets the course for the organization, but it rarely is involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization?

Emotional intelligence has been found to be an important factor in predicting team performance.

Without a commitment to achieving a goal or completing a task, a group is not a team.

Virtual teams report higher levels of participation, higher satisfaction, and better cost performance.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a good team experience?

Compare and contrast the different types of teams. Do certain types of teams work better in certain situations? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Diversity in teams has the potential to increase the creative power of teams.

Which of the following types of teams serves the purpose of breaking down the barriers that exist in a hierarchical organization with a long history of division of labor and division of tasks?

Once the process is clearly defined, it should be the responsibility of the team to control the process.

According to Gardenswartz and Rowe, what is the second level for examining the diversity that individuals bring to the organization?

Self-directed teams do not need leaders.

Jamal encourages risk taking and is appreciated for his or her candor and openness. He is most likely a:

How do you assess team performance? What are some questions you should use to evaluate team performance? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

External dimensions include:

A potential cause for team conflict may be:

Internal dimensions include:

An example of a country with an individualistic society is:

Which of the following factors makes virtual teams unique?

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity

Managing Stress

Decision Making

Motivating Self and Others

Leadership in Public Organizations

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters