Question 1

All groups develop through the stages of group development in a stepwise, smooth fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain how groups develop. What needs to occur in each stage before the group is ready to move on to the next?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how groups develop. What needs to...

Question 3

Explain the two basic ways that groups can be organized, and summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

Groups can be organized either along fun

Question 4

Norms are formed in the initiation stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A small group is more likely to experience synergy than a large group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"Process loss" __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes larger with group size 
B)  becomes smaller with group size 
C)  stays the same with group size 
D)  is unrelated to group size 
A)  becomes larger with group size 
B)  becomes smaller with group size 
C)  stays the same with group size 
D)  is unrelated to group size

Question 7

The difference between group potential and group actual performance is called__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  process blocking 
B)  process loss 
C)  process inversion 
D)  process reversal 
A)  process blocking 
B)  process loss 
C)  process inversion 
D)  process reversal

Question 8

Groups reach consensus on the purpose and goals in the ______________ stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A)  Maturity 
B)  Differentiation 
C)  Integration 
D)  Initiation 
A)  Maturity 
B)  Differentiation 
C)  Integration 
D)  Initiation

Question 9

Individuals who are high in conscientiousness or need for achievement are more likely to work hard in group settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The opposite of group cohesiveness is__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  group homogeneity 
B)  group heterogeneity 
C)  group conflict 
D)  group ineffectiveness 
A)  group homogeneity 
B)  group heterogeneity 
C)  group conflict 
D)  group ineffectiveness

Question 11

Explain the concept of process loss. Why is this a greater concern with larger groups?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the concept of process loss. Why...

Question 12

Work tends to flow more smoothly in an organizational structure that is__________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Employee evaluation models based on a forced ranking system are considered to be often inaccurate because the supervisor often __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  uses group feedback as a measure 
B)  gets to involved in the performance evaluation procedure 
C)  doesn't pay attention to everyone 
D)  lacks objective data 
A)  uses group feedback as a measure 
B)  gets to involved in the performance evaluation procedure 
C)  doesn't pay attention to everyone 
D)  lacks objective data

Question 14

"Social loafing" is an example of production blocking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A sense of group cohesiveness develops in the maturity stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the effects of group productivity norms on performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the effects of group productivity norms...

Question 17

Senior members of a work group telling a new employee to "take it easy" most likely reflects a group with__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high cohesiveness and high productivity norms 
B)  high cohesiveness and low productivity norms 
C)  low cohesiveness and high productivity norms 
D)  low cohesiveness and low productivity norms 
A)  high cohesiveness and high productivity norms 
B)  high cohesiveness and low productivity norms 
C)  low cohesiveness and high productivity norms 
D)  low cohesiveness and low productivity norms

Question 18

The best size for a group is__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 - 5 members 
B)  5 - 7 members 
C)  7 - 12 members 
D)  depends on the task 
A)  3 - 5 members 
B)  5 - 7 members 
C)  7 - 12 members 
D)  depends on the task

Question 19

When task interdependence is low, a manager should__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use cooperative rewards for productivity 
B)  use competitive rewards for productivity 
C)  increase task interdependence 
D)  create a semi-autonomous work group 
A)  use cooperative rewards for productivity 
B)  use competitive rewards for productivity 
C)  increase task interdependence 
D)  create a semi-autonomous work group

Question 20

An effective group is one that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  meets or exceeds production standards 
B)  provides short-term satisfaction to members 
C)  has members that can cooperate 
D)  all of the above 
A)  meets or exceeds production standards 
B)  provides short-term satisfaction to members 
C)  has members that can cooperate 
D)  all of the above

All groups develop through the stages of group development in a stepwise, smooth fashion.

Explain how groups develop. What needs to occur in each stage before the group is ready to move on to the next?

Explain the two basic ways that groups can be organized, and summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Norms are formed in the initiation stage of group development.

A small group is more likely to experience synergy than a large group.

"Process loss" __________.

The difference between group potential and group actual performance is called__________.

Groups reach consensus on the purpose and goals in the ______________ stage of group development.

Individuals who are high in conscientiousness or need for achievement are more likely to work hard in group settings.

The opposite of group cohesiveness is__________.

Explain the concept of process loss. Why is this a greater concern with larger groups?

Work tends to flow more smoothly in an organizational structure that is__________.

Employee evaluation models based on a forced ranking system are considered to be often inaccurate because the supervisor often __________.

"Social loafing" is an example of production blocking.

A sense of group cohesiveness develops in the maturity stage of group development.

Discuss the effects of group productivity norms on performance.

Senior members of a work group telling a new employee to "take it easy" most likely reflects a group with__________.

The best size for a group is__________.

When task interdependence is low, a manager should__________.

An effective group is one that __________.

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

All groups develop through the stages of group development in a stepwise, smooth fashion.

Explain how groups develop. What needs to occur in each stage before the group is ready to move on to the next?

Explain the two basic ways that groups can be organized, and summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Norms are formed in the initiation stage of group development.

A small group is more likely to experience synergy than a large group.

"Process loss" __________.

The difference between group potential and group actual performance is called__________.

Groups reach consensus on the purpose and goals in the ______________ stage of group development.

Individuals who are high in conscientiousness or need for achievement are more likely to work hard in group settings.

The opposite of group cohesiveness is__________.

Explain the concept of process loss. Why is this a greater concern with larger groups?

Work tends to flow more smoothly in an organizational structure that is__________.

Employee evaluation models based on a forced ranking system are considered to be often inaccurate because the supervisor often __________.

"Social loafing" is an example of production blocking.

A sense of group cohesiveness develops in the maturity stage of group development.

Discuss the effects of group productivity norms on performance.

Senior members of a work group telling a new employee to "take it easy" most likely reflects a group with__________.

The best size for a group is__________.

When task interdependence is low, a manager should__________.

An effective group is one that __________.

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

Filters