Question 1

A cohesive group is more likely to exist when__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  members are heterogeneous 
B)  members have mixed motives 
C)  the group is large 
D)  cooperative group rewards exist 
A)  members are heterogeneous 
B)  members have mixed motives 
C)  the group is large 
D)  cooperative group rewards exist D

Question 2

The increase in use of teams in organizations is present in large organizations, but not small organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Research shows that after an initial decline in productivity, a group's actual productivity rises as its size continues to increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The structure that is the easiest to adapt to changing conditions is__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  work flow 
C)  divisional 
D)  lateral 
A)  functional 
B)  work flow 
C)  divisional 
D)  lateral

Question 5

According to the textbook, a group is effective when it meets standards of quantity and quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Synergy can be gained through__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation 
B)  group maintenance activities 
C)  within-group competition 
D)  all of the above 
A)  social facilitation 
B)  group maintenance activities 
C)  within-group competition 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

To have the best effect of setting difficult goals, managers should__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provide only positive feedback 
B)  pair goal achievement with incentives 
C)  reward all group members the same 
D)  encourage people to "do their best" 
A)  provide only positive feedback 
B)  pair goal achievement with incentives 
C)  reward all group members the same 
D)  encourage people to "do their best"

Question 8

Group productivity will be highest when__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  group cohesiveness is high and productivity norms are high 
B)  group cohesiveness is moderate and productivity norms are high 
C)  group cohesiveness is high and productivity norms are low 
D)  group cohesiveness is moderate and productivity norms are low 
A)  group cohesiveness is high and productivity norms are high 
B)  group cohesiveness is moderate and productivity norms are high 
C)  group cohesiveness is high and productivity norms are low 
D)  group cohesiveness is moderate and productivity norms are low

Question 9

The structure that tends to be the most cost-effective is__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  work flow 
C)  divisional 
D)  dependent on the situation 
A)  functional 
B)  work flow 
C)  divisional 
D)  dependent on the situation

Question 10

For high speed and accuracy on complex tasks, a group communication network of _____________ is best.

Accepted Answer

A)  chain 
B)  Y 
C)  circle 
D)  completely connected 
A)  chain 
B)  Y 
C)  circle 
D)  completely connected

Question 11

Differentiate between groups and teams. What are the advantages of teams for organizations?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Heterogeneity in personality is helpful for a team__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  for all dimensions of personality 
B)  for dimensions of personality such as conscientiousness 
C)  for dimensions of personality such as extroversion 
D)  never 
A)  for all dimensions of personality 
B)  for dimensions of personality such as conscientiousness 
C)  for dimensions of personality such as extroversion 
D)  never

Question 13

The kind of conflict that is most divisive for a group is__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive conflict 
B)  personality conflict 
C)  conflict over leadership 
D)  mixed motives conflict 
A)  cognitive conflict 
B)  personality conflict 
C)  conflict over leadership 
D)  mixed motives conflict

Question 14

Process loss is caused by__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  production blocking 
B)  time spent in group maintenance activities 
C)  social loafing 
D)  all of the above 
A)  production blocking 
B)  time spent in group maintenance activities 
C)  social loafing 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Research on groups indicates that__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  groups are often less productive than individuals working alone 
B)  groups are almost always more productive than individuals working alone 
C)  groups make decisions faster than individuals working alone 
D)  the potential productivity of groups is the same as the sum of the potential productivity of the individual members 
A)  groups are often less productive than individuals working alone 
B)  groups are almost always more productive than individuals working alone 
C)  groups make decisions faster than individuals working alone 
D)  the potential productivity of groups is the same as the sum of the potential productivity of the individual members

Question 16

In a work flow grouping, each group contains__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  workers doing the same job 
B)  workers with the same set of skills 
C)  workers with the same seniority 
D)  workers working on the same product 
A)  workers doing the same job 
B)  workers with the same set of skills 
C)  workers with the same seniority 
D)  workers working on the same product

Question 17

When group members disagree on goals, it is called__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive conflict 
B)  work conflict 
C)  mixed motives conflict 
D)  interpersonal conflict 
A)  cognitive conflict 
B)  work conflict 
C)  mixed motives conflict 
D)  interpersonal conflict

Question 18

Work flow groups promote the ability of the organization to adapt quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A task in which the group's performance is the sum of the contributions of the members is called__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conjunctive 
B)  disjunctive 
C)  distributive 
D)  additive 
A)  conjunctive 
B)  disjunctive 
C)  distributive 
D)  additive

Question 20

To be effective, groups must not only provide members with short-term satisfaction, but also facilitate their long-term growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A cohesive group is more likely to exist when__________.

The increase in use of teams in organizations is present in large organizations, but not small organizations.

Research shows that after an initial decline in productivity, a group's actual productivity rises as its size continues to increase.

The structure that is the easiest to adapt to changing conditions is__________.

According to the textbook, a group is effective when it meets standards of quantity and quality.

Synergy can be gained through__________.

To have the best effect of setting difficult goals, managers should__________.

Group productivity will be highest when__________.

The structure that tends to be the most cost-effective is__________.

For high speed and accuracy on complex tasks, a group communication network of _____________ is best.

Differentiate between groups and teams. What are the advantages of teams for organizations?

Heterogeneity in personality is helpful for a team__________.

The kind of conflict that is most divisive for a group is__________.

Process loss is caused by__________.

Research on groups indicates that__________.

In a work flow grouping, each group contains__________.

When group members disagree on goals, it is called__________.

Work flow groups promote the ability of the organization to adapt quickly.

A task in which the group's performance is the sum of the contributions of the members is called__________.

To be effective, groups must not only provide members with short-term satisfaction, but also facilitate their long-term growth.

Organizational Behavior

Management and Managers

Managing Diversity and Individual Differences

Perception, Decision Making and Creativity

Work Motivation and Performance

Satisfaction and Stress

Efficiency, Motivation and Quality in Work Design

Interdependence and Role Relationship

Leadership of Groups and Organizations

Power, Politics, and Conflict

Structuring the Organization

Technology, Environment, and Organization Design

Culture, Change, and Organization Development

International Organizational Behavior

Critical Thinking and Continuous Learning

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Exam 9: Group Dynamics and Team Effectiveness

A cohesive group is more likely to exist when__________.

The increase in use of teams in organizations is present in large organizations, but not small organizations.

Research shows that after an initial decline in productivity, a group's actual productivity rises as its size continues to increase.

The structure that is the easiest to adapt to changing conditions is__________.

According to the textbook, a group is effective when it meets standards of quantity and quality.

Synergy can be gained through__________.

To have the best effect of setting difficult goals, managers should__________.

Group productivity will be highest when__________.

The structure that tends to be the most cost-effective is__________.

For high speed and accuracy on complex tasks, a group communication network of _____________ is best.

Differentiate between groups and teams. What are the advantages of teams for organizations?

Heterogeneity in personality is helpful for a team__________.

The kind of conflict that is most divisive for a group is__________.

Process loss is caused by__________.

Research on groups indicates that__________.

In a work flow grouping, each group contains__________.

When group members disagree on goals, it is called__________.

Work flow groups promote the ability of the organization to adapt quickly.

A task in which the group's performance is the sum of the contributions of the members is called__________.

To be effective, groups must not only provide members with short-term satisfaction, but also facilitate their long-term growth.

Organizational Behavior

Management and Managers

Managing Diversity and Individual Differences

Perception, Decision Making and Creativity

Work Motivation and Performance

Satisfaction and Stress

Efficiency, Motivation and Quality in Work Design

Interdependence and Role Relationship

Leadership of Groups and Organizations

Power, Politics, and Conflict

Structuring the Organization

Technology, Environment, and Organization Design

Culture, Change, and Organization Development

International Organizational Behavior

Critical Thinking and Continuous Learning

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