Question 1

The most basic structural characteristics along which groups vary are size and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most basic structural characteristics along which...

Question 2

Social loafing is a ________ problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social loafing is a ________ problem....

Question 3

Conventional specialized ________ usually disappear when effective self-managed teams are used by organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) norms 
B) aspirations 
C) tasks 
D) values 
E) roles 
A) norms 
B) aspirations 
C) tasks 
D) values 
E) roles

Question 4

Seniority is the most important criterion in a formal status system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The informal status system of an organization involves status symbols such as company cars,large offices,and first class air travel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is most indicative of a process loss?

Accepted Answer

A) As the task force got bigger, it encountered more coordination problems. 
B) Bill forgot how to program FORTRAN computer language because he hadn't used it in ten years. 
C) Nan experienced role conflict when her boss told her to do something that she felt was unethical. 
D) Zeke worked harder when his colleagues were present than when he was alone. 
E) Carly was clearly the star of the group and they could not have completed the project on time without her participation. 
A) As the task force got bigger, it encountered more coordination problems. 
B) Bill forgot how to program FORTRAN computer language because he hadn't used it in ten years. 
C) Nan experienced role conflict when her boss told her to do something that she felt was unethical. 
D) Zeke worked harder when his colleagues were present than when he was alone. 
E) Carly was clearly the star of the group and they could not have completed the project on time without her participation.

Question 7

One of the members of Jim's self-managed work team had forgotten how to use Excel.This is an example of a process loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The concept of punctuated equilibrium applies to groups without deadlines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Who is experiencing interrole conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) Jack is vice-president of sales and marketing. 
B) The straw boss on the construction job was unsure if he was a worker or a supervisor. 
C) The head of engineering told Jan to do one thing, and the head of design told her to do the opposite. 
D) The plant manager debated in his mind whether he should open the valve and risk polluting the environment. 
E) Michael's boss told him to relax as he handed him another report to finish by the end of the day. 
A) Jack is vice-president of sales and marketing. 
B) The straw boss on the construction job was unsure if he was a worker or a supervisor. 
C) The head of engineering told Jan to do one thing, and the head of design told her to do the opposite. 
D) The plant manager debated in his mind whether he should open the valve and risk polluting the environment. 
E) Michael's boss told him to relax as he handed him another report to finish by the end of the day.

Question 10

What do Rubbermaid and Novartis and Wyeth have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) They have used virtual teams. 
B) They have used self-managed teams. 
C) They have used cross-functional teams. 
D) They have used diverse work teams. 
E) They have all used task forces. 
A) They have used virtual teams. 
B) They have used self-managed teams. 
C) They have used cross-functional teams. 
D) They have used diverse work teams. 
E) They have all used task forces.

Question 11

________ groups have a more difficult time communicating effectively and becoming cohesive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ groups have a more difficult time...

Question 12

A television news team consists of a reporter,a camera operator,and a sound technician.Their job is to get good news reports to the station in time to make the evening news.A bad story,a bad picture,or bad sound means they have failed.This is a(n)________ task.

Accepted Answer

A) additive 
B) disjunctive 
C) conjunctive 
D) reflexive 
E) complexive 
A) additive 
B) disjunctive 
C) conjunctive 
D) reflexive 
E) complexive

Question 13

A sequential assembly line type of task is an example of a conjunctive task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Conventional highly specialized ________ generally disappear in effective self-managed work groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conventional highly specialized ________ generally disappear in...

Question 15

The uniqueness advantage is associated with ________ teams.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The uniqueness advantage is associated with ________...

Question 16

What are cross-functional teams and what factors contribute to their effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams are work groups t

Question 17

The relationship between group size and group ________ is particularly complex and highly contingent upon the task being performed.

Accepted Answer

A) cohesiveness 
B) member participation 
C) member satisfaction 
D) performance 
E) norms 
A) cohesiveness 
B) member participation 
C) member satisfaction 
D) performance 
E) norms

Question 18

Training is an important principle for the effectiveness of cross-functional teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One reason for members reporting less satisfaction in larger groups is

Accepted Answer

A) they have more time to develop friendships with other group members. 
B) individual members can identify less easily with the success of the group. 
C) opportunities for participation increase in larger groups. 
D) conflict and dissension are less likely in larger groups. 
E) people are less inhibited about participating in larger groups. 
A) they have more time to develop friendships with other group members. 
B) individual members can identify less easily with the success of the group. 
C) opportunities for participation increase in larger groups. 
D) conflict and dissension are less likely in larger groups. 
E) people are less inhibited about participating in larger groups.

Question 20

The Stinky Cheese Company has decided to form work teams in all of their plants.They are most concerned about team creativity and innovation.What type of teams should they use?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-managed teams 
B) Virtual teams 
C) Cohesive teams 
D) Diverse teams 
E) Cross-functional teams 
A) Self-managed teams 
B) Virtual teams 
C) Cohesive teams 
D) Diverse teams 
E) Cross-functional teams

The most basic structural characteristics along which groups vary are size and ________.

Social loafing is a ________ problem.

Conventional specialized ________ usually disappear when effective self-managed teams are used by organizations.

Seniority is the most important criterion in a formal status system.

The informal status system of an organization involves status symbols such as company cars,large offices,and first class air travel.

Which of the following statements is most indicative of a process loss?

One of the members of Jim's self-managed work team had forgotten how to use Excel.This is an example of a process loss.

The concept of punctuated equilibrium applies to groups without deadlines.

Who is experiencing interrole conflict?

What do Rubbermaid and Novartis and Wyeth have in common?

________ groups have a more difficult time communicating effectively and becoming cohesive.

A television news team consists of a reporter,a camera operator,and a sound technician.Their job is to get good news reports to the station in time to make the evening news.A bad story,a bad picture,or bad sound means they have failed.This is a(n)________ task.

A sequential assembly line type of task is an example of a conjunctive task.

Conventional highly specialized ________ generally disappear in effective self-managed work groups.

The uniqueness advantage is associated with ________ teams.

What are cross-functional teams and what factors contribute to their effectiveness?

The relationship between group size and group ________ is particularly complex and highly contingent upon the task being performed.

Training is an important principle for the effectiveness of cross-functional teams.

One reason for members reporting less satisfaction in larger groups is

The Stinky Cheese Company has decided to form work teams in all of their plants.They are most concerned about team creativity and innovation.What type of teams should they use?

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Exam 7: Groups and Teamwork

The most basic structural characteristics along which groups vary are size and ________.

Social loafing is a ________ problem.

Conventional specialized ________ usually disappear when effective self-managed teams are used by organizations.

Seniority is the most important criterion in a formal status system.

The informal status system of an organization involves status symbols such as company cars,large offices,and first class air travel.

Which of the following statements is most indicative of a process loss?

One of the members of Jim's self-managed work team had forgotten how to use Excel.This is an example of a process loss.

The concept of punctuated equilibrium applies to groups without deadlines.

Who is experiencing interrole conflict?

What do Rubbermaid and Novartis and Wyeth have in common?

________ groups have a more difficult time communicating effectively and becoming cohesive.

A television news team consists of a reporter,a camera operator,and a sound technician.Their job is to get good news reports to the station in time to make the evening news.A bad story,a bad picture,or bad sound means they have failed.This is a(n)________ task.

A sequential assembly line type of task is an example of a conjunctive task.

Conventional highly specialized ________ generally disappear in effective self-managed work groups.

The uniqueness advantage is associated with ________ teams.

What are cross-functional teams and what factors contribute to their effectiveness?

The relationship between group size and group ________ is particularly complex and highly contingent upon the task being performed.

Training is an important principle for the effectiveness of cross-functional teams.

One reason for members reporting less satisfaction in larger groups is

The Stinky Cheese Company has decided to form work teams in all of their plants.They are most concerned about team creativity and innovation.What type of teams should they use?

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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