Question 1

Which aspect of group structure most closely reflects the way members evaluate each other?

Accepted Answer

A) Size 
B) Roles 
C) Norms 
D) Status 
E) Diversity 
A) Size 
B) Roles 
C) Norms 
D) Status 
E) Diversity

Question 2

At what stage during group development does conflict often emerge?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Although they were once a dream, they are now spreading and are used by numerous companies. 
B) Although they were once a dream, they are now being used by a small and select group of companies. 
C) Although they still remain a dream, some companies are now experimenting with them. 
D) Although they still remain a dream, some companies plan to begin using them in the next five to ten years. 
E) Although they were once a dream, it now appears that they will never deliver the benefits that many had hoped for. 
A) Although they were once a dream, they are now spreading and are used by numerous companies. 
B) Although they were once a dream, they are now being used by a small and select group of companies. 
C) Although they still remain a dream, some companies are now experimenting with them. 
D) Although they still remain a dream, some companies plan to begin using them in the next five to ten years. 
E) Although they were once a dream, it now appears that they will never deliver the benefits that many had hoped for.

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary feature of virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Team member stability 
B) Small group size 
C) Diversity of members 
D) Lack of face-to-face contact 
E) Superordinate goals 
A) Team member stability 
B) Small group size 
C) Diversity of members 
D) Lack of face-to-face contact 
E) Superordinate goals

Question 5

Instilling shared mental models in many cross-functional teams can often be challenging because of the

Accepted Answer

A) reluctance to agree on what the project is. 
B) avoidance of revealing that each person has an opinion. 
C) slow moving process of working in a cross-functional team. 
D) resistance to cross-functional teams in organizations. 
E) divergent backgrounds of the team members. 
A) reluctance to agree on what the project is. 
B) avoidance of revealing that each person has an opinion. 
C) slow moving process of working in a cross-functional team. 
D) resistance to cross-functional teams in organizations. 
E) divergent backgrounds of the team members.

Question 6

One's rank or social position in a group is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One's rank or social position in a...

Question 7

Higher status group members ________ than lower status members.

Accepted Answer

A) are addressed more frequently 
B) have more influence 
C) communicate more 
D) participate more 
E) all of the above 
A) are addressed more frequently 
B) have more influence 
C) communicate more 
D) participate more 
E) all of the above

Question 8

On disjunctive tasks,potential group performance should depend on the performance of the best member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following has levelled status barriers?

Accepted Answer

A) Clothing 
B) Casual Friday policies 
C) Job titles 
D) Email 
E) Work schedules 
A) Clothing 
B) Casual Friday policies 
C) Job titles 
D) Email 
E) Work schedules

Question 10

By definition,a group has at least ________ members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By definition,a group has at least ________...

Question 11

By definition,incompatible role expectations cause ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By definition,incompatible role expectations cause ________....

Question 12

Actual group performance equals potential performance minus ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Actual group performance equals potential performance minus...

Question 13

Describe the two main forms of social loafing.What are some ways to counteract them?

Accepted Answer

Free rider effect and sucker effect.Ways

Question 14

Collective efficacy refers to shared beliefs that a team can outperform other teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A major disadvantage of virtual teams is that they increase

Accepted Answer

A) instances of discrimination. 
B) stereotyping. 
C) the formation of cliques. 
D) personality conflicts. 
E) miscommunication. 
A) instances of discrimination. 
B) stereotyping. 
C) the formation of cliques. 
D) personality conflicts. 
E) miscommunication.

Question 16

Describe the five stages of group development.At which stage is conflict most likely to emerge?

Accepted Answer

Forming,storming,norming,perfo

Question 17

Tough initiation into a group increases group cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Virtual teams are often cross-functional in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The members of a work group are paid a group bonus according to the productivity of the group.Because of this,each member expects the other to perform at the highest level.This expectation is an example of which aspect of group structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Status 
B) Cohesiveness 
C) A norm 
D) A role 
E) A disjunctive task 
A) Status 
B) Cohesiveness 
C) A norm 
D) A role 
E) A disjunctive task

Question 20

Hybrid teams that combine face-to-face interaction with virtual interaction are least likely to share information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which aspect of group structure most closely reflects the way members evaluate each other?

At what stage during group development does conflict often emerge?

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about virtual teams?

Which of the following is a primary feature of virtual teams?

Instilling shared mental models in many cross-functional teams can often be challenging because of the

One's rank or social position in a group is called ________.

Higher status group members ________ than lower status members.

On disjunctive tasks,potential group performance should depend on the performance of the best member.

Which of the following has levelled status barriers?

By definition,a group has at least ________ members.

By definition,incompatible role expectations cause ________.

Actual group performance equals potential performance minus ________.

Describe the two main forms of social loafing.What are some ways to counteract them?

Collective efficacy refers to shared beliefs that a team can outperform other teams.

A major disadvantage of virtual teams is that they increase

Describe the five stages of group development.At which stage is conflict most likely to emerge?

Tough initiation into a group increases group cohesiveness.

Virtual teams are often cross-functional in nature.

The members of a work group are paid a group bonus according to the productivity of the group.Because of this,each member expects the other to perform at the highest level.This expectation is an example of which aspect of group structure?

Hybrid teams that combine face-to-face interaction with virtual interaction are least likely to share information.

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Exam 7: Groups and Teamwork

Which aspect of group structure most closely reflects the way members evaluate each other?

At what stage during group development does conflict often emerge?

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about virtual teams?

Which of the following is a primary feature of virtual teams?

Instilling shared mental models in many cross-functional teams can often be challenging because of the

One's rank or social position in a group is called ________.

Higher status group members ________ than lower status members.

On disjunctive tasks,potential group performance should depend on the performance of the best member.

Which of the following has levelled status barriers?

By definition,a group has at least ________ members.

By definition,incompatible role expectations cause ________.

Actual group performance equals potential performance minus ________.

Describe the two main forms of social loafing.What are some ways to counteract them?

Collective efficacy refers to shared beliefs that a team can outperform other teams.

A major disadvantage of virtual teams is that they increase

Describe the five stages of group development.At which stage is conflict most likely to emerge?

Tough initiation into a group increases group cohesiveness.

Virtual teams are often cross-functional in nature.

The members of a work group are paid a group bonus according to the productivity of the group.Because of this,each member expects the other to perform at the highest level.This expectation is an example of which aspect of group structure?

Hybrid teams that combine face-to-face interaction with virtual interaction are least likely to share information.

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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