Question 1

The formula ED = Q x A stands for __________.

Accepted Answer

effective

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT one of the consequences of group communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in interpersonal relations 
B)  improved information flow 
C)  enhanced self-esteem 
D)  organizational change 
A)  changes in interpersonal relations 
B)  improved information flow 
C)  enhanced self-esteem 
D)  organizational change

Question 3

Which of the following IS NOT true concerning cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cohesive groups tend to have stricter norms. 
B)  Cohesive groups tend to tolerate larger amounts of deviance from the group values. 
C)  Cohesive groups may have high or low productivity depending on the group norm regarding productivity. 
D)  Cohesiveness increases the loyalty of each member to that particular group but frequently breeds conflict between groups. 
A)  Cohesive groups tend to have stricter norms. 
B)  Cohesive groups tend to tolerate larger amounts of deviance from the group values. 
C)  Cohesive groups may have high or low productivity depending on the group norm regarding productivity. 
D)  Cohesiveness increases the loyalty of each member to that particular group but frequently breeds conflict between groups.

Question 4

"Educate and train everyone," "Codify the principles that will guide you," and "The business concept must be viable" are all "Practical Tips" for:

Accepted Answer

A)  using teams for creating organizational change 
B)  using teams for decision-making 
C)  developing teams in organizations 
D)  new supervisors 
A)  using teams for creating organizational change 
B)  using teams for decision-making 
C)  developing teams in organizations 
D)  new supervisors

Question 5

Groups have the potential to make better-quality decisions than the same individuals would make if working alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In Chapter 8, Tubbs identifies six consequences of group interaction. List these six consequences and discuss how each is a consequence of group interaction.

Accepted Answer

In Chapter 8, Tubbs identifies six conse

Question 7

According to your text, which one of the following is not one of the ten commandments of implementing changes:

Accepted Answer

A)  separate from the past 
B)  create a sense of urgency 
C)  support a strong leader role 
D)  avoid political sponsorship 
A)  separate from the past 
B)  create a sense of urgency 
C)  support a strong leader role 
D)  avoid political sponsorship

Question 8

Some of the responsibilities of a "team" that have not traditionally been the topic for work groups in the past include ALLBUT ONE of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  preparing the annual budget 
B)  timekeeping functions 
C)  adjusting production schedules 
D)  determining meeting times 
A)  preparing the annual budget 
B)  timekeeping functions 
C)  adjusting production schedules 
D)  determining meeting times

Question 9

__________ productivity = ______________ productivity - losses due to faulty process

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ productivity = ______________ productivity - losses...

Question 10

_______________________ is morale or feelings of belongingness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________________ is morale or feelings of belongingness....

Question 11

Describe the influence of cohesion on group interaction.

Accepted Answer

Cohesion refers to the degree of unity a

Question 12

Group members may collectively achieve more than the most superior members are capable of achieving alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cohesive groups may have high or low productivity depending on the group norm regarding productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

___________ is the raw motivating power for teams.

Accepted Answer

A)  The possibility of money 
B)  Unbridled enthusiasm 
C)  Power 
D)  Extraordinary leadership 
A)  The possibility of money 
B)  Unbridled enthusiasm 
C)  Power 
D)  Extraordinary leadership

Question 15

The "Apollo Syndrome:"

Accepted Answer

A)  Occurs when highly capable members underachieve. 
B)  Occurs when productive groups become even MORE productive. 
C)  Occurs when consistently unproductive groups outperform consistent productive ones. 
D)  Occurs when racially mixed groups outperform racial homogenous groups. 
A)  Occurs when highly capable members underachieve. 
B)  Occurs when productive groups become even MORE productive. 
C)  Occurs when consistently unproductive groups outperform consistent productive ones. 
D)  Occurs when racially mixed groups outperform racial homogenous groups.

Question 16

Henry Ford Health System in Michigan, an organization of over twenty-one thousand employees and one thousand doctors, used __________________ to introduce ground breaking organizational change

Accepted Answer

a step-by-

Question 17

As of 2008, Toyota has been come the world standard in the auto industry. Researchers attribute their success to their consistently effective use of:

Accepted Answer

A)  customer feedback 
B)  excellent employee benefits 
C)  continuous improvement teams 
D)  customer/employee suggestion boxes 
A)  customer feedback 
B)  excellent employee benefits 
C)  continuous improvement teams 
D)  customer/employee suggestion boxes

Question 18

Your text presents the Ten Commandments of Implementing Change. List each one and discuss why they are so vital.

Accepted Answer

The Ten Commandments of Implementing Cha

Question 19

"C" stands for in the following model for assessing the need for change: Change = D x M x P > C

Accepted Answer

A)  cost of change 
B)  communication 
C)  change 
D)  creativity 
A)  cost of change 
B)  communication 
C)  change 
D)  creativity

Question 20

Which of the following is one of the eight dimensions of team excellence?

Accepted Answer

A)  principled negotiation 
B)  decentralization 
C)  Japanese management 
D)  external support and recognition 
A)  principled negotiation 
B)  decentralization 
C)  Japanese management 
D)  external support and recognition

The formula ED = Q x A stands for __________.

Which of the following was NOT one of the consequences of group communication?

Which of the following IS NOT true concerning cohesiveness?

"Educate and train everyone," "Codify the principles that will guide you," and "The business concept must be viable" are all "Practical Tips" for:

Groups have the potential to make better-quality decisions than the same individuals would make if working alone.

In Chapter 8, Tubbs identifies six consequences of group interaction. List these six consequences and discuss how each is a consequence of group interaction.

According to your text, which one of the following is not one of the ten commandments of implementing changes:

Some of the responsibilities of a "team" that have not traditionally been the topic for work groups in the past include ALLBUT ONE of the following:

productivity = ____ productivity - losses due to faulty process

_______________________ is morale or feelings of belongingness.

Describe the influence of cohesion on group interaction.

Group members may collectively achieve more than the most superior members are capable of achieving alone.

Cohesive groups may have high or low productivity depending on the group norm regarding productivity.

___________ is the raw motivating power for teams.

The "Apollo Syndrome:"

Henry Ford Health System in Michigan, an organization of over twenty-one thousand employees and one thousand doctors, used __________________ to introduce ground breaking organizational change

As of 2008, Toyota has been come the world standard in the auto industry. Researchers attribute their success to their consistently effective use of:

Your text presents the Ten Commandments of Implementing Change. List each one and discuss why they are so vital.

"C" stands for in the following model for assessing the need for change: Change = D x M x P > C

Which of the following is one of the eight dimensions of team excellence?

What Is Small Group Interaction

Communication Processes

Relevant Background Factors

Group Circumstances and Structure

Leadership and Social Influence Processes

Decision-Making Processes

Conflict Management

Filters

Exam 8: Consequences

The formula ED = Q x A stands for __________.

Which of the following was NOT one of the consequences of group communication?

Which of the following IS NOT true concerning cohesiveness?

"Educate and train everyone," "Codify the principles that will guide you," and "The business concept must be viable" are all "Practical Tips" for:

Groups have the potential to make better-quality decisions than the same individuals would make if working alone.

In Chapter 8, Tubbs identifies six consequences of group interaction. List these six consequences and discuss how each is a consequence of group interaction.

According to your text, which one of the following is not one of the ten commandments of implementing changes:

Some of the responsibilities of a "team" that have not traditionally been the topic for work groups in the past include ALLBUT ONE of the following:

__________ productivity = ______________ productivity - losses due to faulty process

_______________________ is morale or feelings of belongingness.

Describe the influence of cohesion on group interaction.

Group members may collectively achieve more than the most superior members are capable of achieving alone.

Cohesive groups may have high or low productivity depending on the group norm regarding productivity.

___________ is the raw motivating power for teams.

The "Apollo Syndrome:"

Henry Ford Health System in Michigan, an organization of over twenty-one thousand employees and one thousand doctors, used __________________ to introduce ground breaking organizational change

As of 2008, Toyota has been come the world standard in the auto industry. Researchers attribute their success to their consistently effective use of:

Your text presents the Ten Commandments of Implementing Change. List each one and discuss why they are so vital.

"C" stands for in the following model for assessing the need for change: Change = D x M x P > C

Which of the following is one of the eight dimensions of team excellence?

What Is Small Group Interaction

Communication Processes

Relevant Background Factors

Group Circumstances and Structure

Leadership and Social Influence Processes

Decision-Making Processes

Conflict Management

Filters

productivity = ____ productivity - losses due to faulty process