Question 1

The boss who constantly changes his mind can cause uncertainty for an employee.To put this another way

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A) intrasender role conflict can cause role ambiguity. 
B) role ambiguity can cause intersender role conflict. 
C) person-role conflict can cause role ambiguity. 
D) role ambiguity can cause interrole conflict. 
E) intersender role conflict can cause interrole conflict. 
A) intrasender role conflict can cause role ambiguity. 
B) role ambiguity can cause intersender role conflict. 
C) person-role conflict can cause role ambiguity. 
D) role ambiguity can cause interrole conflict. 
E) intersender role conflict can cause interrole conflict.

Question 2

Superordinate goals are an important factor that contribute to the effectiveness of

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A) cohesive groups. 
B) virtual teams. 
C) cross-functional teams. 
D) self-managed teams. 
E) diverse groups. 
A) cohesive groups. 
B) virtual teams. 
C) cross-functional teams. 
D) self-managed teams. 
E) diverse groups.

Question 3

The team members' shared beliefs that their team can successfully perform a given task is known as

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A) self-efficacy. 
B) mutual-gain. 
C) collective efficacy. 
D) mutual satisfaction. 
E) collective self-interest. 
A) self-efficacy. 
B) mutual-gain. 
C) collective efficacy. 
D) mutual satisfaction. 
E) collective self-interest.

Question 4

The technologies of virtual teams are usually just asynchronous ones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Distinguish between formal and informal work groups in organizations.Give an example of each.

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Formal work groups are established to fa

Question 6

For a(n)________ task,the potential performance of the group equals the sum of the individual members' performances.

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The answer of For a(n)________ task,the potential performance of the...

Question 7

Jim's boss tells him to do one thing one minute and the opposite thing the next minute.Jim is experiencing ________.

Accepted Answer

intrasende

Question 8

On a conjunctive task,the presence of an especially strong group member can compensate for a weak group member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The punctuated equilibrium model only works for groups that successfully manage the midpoint transition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Large groups promote greater member satisfaction than small groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the ________,people lower their effort because of the feeling that others are free riding,that is,they are trying to restore equity in the group.

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The answer of In the ________,people lower their effort because...

Question 12

Highly cohesive work groups almost always

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A) have high levels of turnover. 
B) accomplish their own goals effectively. 
C) produce more than less cohesive groups. 
D) produce less than less cohesive groups. 
E) accomplish the goals of the organization effectively. 
A) have high levels of turnover. 
B) accomplish their own goals effectively. 
C) produce more than less cohesive groups. 
D) produce less than less cohesive groups. 
E) accomplish the goals of the organization effectively.

Question 13

Which of the following can badly damage cohesiveness in diverse groups?

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A) Deep diversity 
B) Surface diversity 
C) Age 
D) Gender 
E) Race 
A) Deep diversity 
B) Surface diversity 
C) Age 
D) Gender 
E) Race

Question 14

Jim is quiet and shy.He takes a job as a bouncer in a nightclub.This may provoke person-role conflict.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most important function that norms serve is to increase group cohesiveness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Virtual teams engage in a lower volume of information sharing compared to face-to-face teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Conflict is particularly likely to develop during the norming stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The boss who constantly changes his mind can cause uncertainty for an employee.To put this another way

Superordinate goals are an important factor that contribute to the effectiveness of

The team members' shared beliefs that their team can successfully perform a given task is known as

The technologies of virtual teams are usually just asynchronous ones.

Distinguish between formal and informal work groups in organizations.Give an example of each.

For a(n)________ task,the potential performance of the group equals the sum of the individual members' performances.

Jim's boss tells him to do one thing one minute and the opposite thing the next minute.Jim is experiencing ________.

On a conjunctive task,the presence of an especially strong group member can compensate for a weak group member.

The punctuated equilibrium model only works for groups that successfully manage the midpoint transition.

Large groups promote greater member satisfaction than small groups.

In the ________,people lower their effort because of the feeling that others are free riding,that is,they are trying to restore equity in the group.

Highly cohesive work groups almost always

Which of the following can badly damage cohesiveness in diverse groups?

Jim is quiet and shy.He takes a job as a bouncer in a nightclub.This may provoke person-role conflict.

The most important function that norms serve is to increase group cohesiveness.

Virtual teams engage in a lower volume of information sharing compared to face-to-face teams.

Conflict is particularly likely to develop during the norming stage of group development.

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Exam 7: Groups and Teamwork

The boss who constantly changes his mind can cause uncertainty for an employee.To put this another way

Superordinate goals are an important factor that contribute to the effectiveness of

The team members' shared beliefs that their team can successfully perform a given task is known as

The technologies of virtual teams are usually just asynchronous ones.

Distinguish between formal and informal work groups in organizations.Give an example of each.

For a(n)________ task,the potential performance of the group equals the sum of the individual members' performances.

Jim's boss tells him to do one thing one minute and the opposite thing the next minute.Jim is experiencing ________.

On a conjunctive task,the presence of an especially strong group member can compensate for a weak group member.

The punctuated equilibrium model only works for groups that successfully manage the midpoint transition.

Large groups promote greater member satisfaction than small groups.

In the ________,people lower their effort because of the feeling that others are free riding,that is,they are trying to restore equity in the group.

Highly cohesive work groups almost always

Which of the following can badly damage cohesiveness in diverse groups?

Jim is quiet and shy.He takes a job as a bouncer in a nightclub.This may provoke person-role conflict.

The most important function that norms serve is to increase group cohesiveness.

Virtual teams engage in a lower volume of information sharing compared to face-to-face teams.

Conflict is particularly likely to develop during the norming stage of group development.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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