Exam 13: Teams Summary and Integration

The text suggested that you join which of the following?

There are five primary phases in the High Performance Team Model

Managing change in teams is considered in which phase of the High Performance Team Model?

Managing Team Diversity was a chapter in the Facilitating the Team phase of the High Performance Team Model.

Which of the following strengthen teamwork skills since they generally require teams to work together under time pressure to analyze a case and formulate a presentation?

Charles Darwin, the naturalist and geologist, stated that in the history of mankind (and animal kind) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.

Identify five key practical takeaways of the text for you as a team member.

The American Red Cross, the Make a Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society, and the Humane Society were presented as examples of ___ organizations to work in and lead teams.

Using 360-degree feedback is considered in what phase of the High Performance Team Model?

It is sometimes helpful to engage in ""constructive politics."

Which of the following is not considered in Phase 1 of the High Performance Team Model?

In general, team members should not be "pushy" and should wait for recognition of their efforts and performance. That is, they should try to demonstrate competence and let their performance speak for itself. Proactive behavior is generally ill-advised.

___ leadership refers to leadership demonstrated by team members who may not have formal leadership authority but assume a leadership role when the needs of a particular team-related situation or issue present an opportunity.

The publication that the text recommends you to read on a daily basis is ___.

As a team leader, a new employee has been assigned to your team. Lacking team experience, she asks you for some advice about "the ropes to skip and the ropes to know" as a team member. Give her five specific tips that she can use from her first day on the team.

The organization and the external environment comprise the team ___.

Identify five key practical takeaways of the text for you as a team leader.

In the High Performance Team Model, Fostering Effective Communications in Teams is in the ___ phase.

Now that you have arrived at the end of the text and considered its various lessons and recommendations, discuss three team-related issues that you feel are especially relevant for your future development as a team member and/or team leader.

Briefly discuss four opportunities to develop teamwork and team management skills as a working professional.