Question 1

"Slow down, Mary. You're making us all look bad." These comments likely came from a worker concerned about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  group roles 
B)  group norms 
C)  groupthink 
D)  social loafing 
A)  group roles 
B)  group norms 
C)  groupthink 
D)  social loafing

Question 2

It is Black Friday. Several people are waiting outside the popular electronics store for someone to unlock the doors. These people constitute a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal group 
B)  informal group 
C)  social group 
D)  crowd 
A)  formal group 
B)  informal group 
C)  social group 
D)  crowd

Question 3

Which one of the following is true about the effectiveness of individual decision making over group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual decisions tend to be more accurate. 
B)  Individual decisions are better when dealing with complex issues. 
C)  Individuals tend to be more creative than groups. 
D)  Individual decisions are made faster than group decisions 
A)  Individual decisions tend to be more accurate. 
B)  Individual decisions are better when dealing with complex issues. 
C)  Individuals tend to be more creative than groups. 
D)  Individual decisions are made faster than group decisions

Question 4

In comparison to large groups, small groups ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have shorter group tenure 
B)  are faster at completing tasks 
C)  have longer norming processes 
D)  are better at obtaining diverse input 
A)  have shorter group tenure 
B)  are faster at completing tasks 
C)  have longer norming processes 
D)  are better at obtaining diverse input

Question 5

Research evidence suggests that teams typically outperform individuals when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  one or more members are allowed to dominate the other team members 
B)  projects are short-term and need quick solutions 
C)  tasks require multiple skills, judgment, and experience 
D)  tasks are simple and do not involve critical thinking 
A)  one or more members are allowed to dominate the other team members 
B)  projects are short-term and need quick solutions 
C)  tasks require multiple skills, judgment, and experience 
D)  tasks are simple and do not involve critical thinking

Question 6

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making.

Accepted Answer

Advantages
a. Generate more complete inf

Question 7

A team has been established to solve a problem with an industrial adhesive used by the firm. The three members are the installer, an engineer, and the sales representative for the adhesive manufacturer, but the team does not have a specific leader. This team can be called a ________ team.

Accepted Answer

A)  problem solving 
B)  self-managed 
C)  virtual 
D)  functional 
A)  problem solving 
B)  self-managed 
C)  virtual 
D)  functional

Question 8

Status can be a significant motivator with behavioral consequences when individuals and others perceive the individual's status similarly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the major issues associated with group structure in global teams.

Accepted Answer

Some of the structural areas where we se

Question 10

Formal groups are work groups that are defined by the organization's structure and have designated work assignments and specific tasks directed at accomplishing organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which one of the following statements is true about group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  It generates more complete information and knowledge. 
B)  It takes less time to reach a solution than it would an individual. 
C)  It prevents any one minority from dominating or influencing the final decision. 
D)  It is most suitable for matters that need to be critically evaluated. 
A)  It generates more complete information and knowledge. 
B)  It takes less time to reach a solution than it would an individual. 
C)  It prevents any one minority from dominating or influencing the final decision. 
D)  It is most suitable for matters that need to be critically evaluated.

Question 12

The ________ stage of group development is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group has assimilated a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  storming 
B)  forming 
C)  performing 
D)  norming 
A)  storming 
B)  forming 
C)  performing 
D)  norming

Question 13

A manager attempts to resolve a conflict by seeking an advantageous solution for all the parties involved. This conflict management technique is called accommodating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An individual's role in a group is not defined by the internal structure of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A problem-solving team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organizational tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Group cohesiveness is most likely to produce strong increases in productivity when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohesiveness reduces internal strife 
B)  the group's goals align with the organization's goals 
C)  it reduces social loafing in the group 
D)  group members respect and uphold the group norms 
A)  cohesiveness reduces internal strife 
B)  the group's goals align with the organization's goals 
C)  it reduces social loafing in the group 
D)  group members respect and uphold the group norms

Question 17

Describe the differences between formal and informal groups, giving examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Formal groups are work groups defined by

Question 18

Utilimotors decided teams would help improve employee morale and increase profitability so all employees were assigned to one of many different teams. The results were disappointing. This might be because team ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance was improperly measured 
B)  goals were clearly conveyed 
C)  composition included the relevant mix of skills. 
D)  members lacked commitment 
A)  performance was improperly measured 
B)  goals were clearly conveyed 
C)  composition included the relevant mix of skills. 
D)  members lacked commitment

Question 19

Team 3 has been working together for several years, implementing modifications to the company's current product. None of the members of this team are at the same location. They utilize a variety of graphic-electronic technologies to view the product onscreen in three-dimension at each location simultaneously. Which one of the following is the best way of describing Team 3?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving 
B)  self-managed 
C)  virtual 
D)  cross-functional 
A)  problem-solving 
B)  self-managed 
C)  virtual 
D)  cross-functional

Question 20

Work teams interact primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member do his or her job more efficiently and effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"Slow down, Mary. You're making us all look bad." These comments likely came from a worker concerned about ________.

It is Black Friday. Several people are waiting outside the popular electronics store for someone to unlock the doors. These people constitute a(n) ________.

Which one of the following is true about the effectiveness of individual decision making over group decision making?

In comparison to large groups, small groups ________.

Research evidence suggests that teams typically outperform individuals when ________.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making.

A team has been established to solve a problem with an industrial adhesive used by the firm. The three members are the installer, an engineer, and the sales representative for the adhesive manufacturer, but the team does not have a specific leader. This team can be called a ________ team.

Status can be a significant motivator with behavioral consequences when individuals and others perceive the individual's status similarly.

Discuss the major issues associated with group structure in global teams.

Formal groups are work groups that are defined by the organization's structure and have designated work assignments and specific tasks directed at accomplishing organizational goals.

Which one of the following statements is true about group decision making?

The ________ stage of group development is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group has assimilated a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behavior.

A manager attempts to resolve a conflict by seeking an advantageous solution for all the parties involved. This conflict management technique is called accommodating.

An individual's role in a group is not defined by the internal structure of the group.

A problem-solving team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organizational tasks.

Group cohesiveness is most likely to produce strong increases in productivity when ________.

Describe the differences between formal and informal groups, giving examples of each.

Utilimotors decided teams would help improve employee morale and increase profitability so all employees were assigned to one of many different teams. The results were disappointing. This might be because team ________.

Work teams interact primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member do his or her job more efficiently and effectively.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Decision Making

Globalmanagement

Valuing a Diverse Workforce

Socially Conscious Management

Managing Change

Constraints Onmanagers

Planning and Goal-Setting

Strategic Planning

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Organization Design

Human Resourcemanagement

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Organizational Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Controlling Activities and Operations

Filters

Exam 12: Organizing Around Teams

"Slow down, Mary. You're making us all look bad." These comments likely came from a worker concerned about ________.

It is Black Friday. Several people are waiting outside the popular electronics store for someone to unlock the doors. These people constitute a(n) ________.

Which one of the following is true about the effectiveness of individual decision making over group decision making?

In comparison to large groups, small groups ________.

Research evidence suggests that teams typically outperform individuals when ________.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making.

A team has been established to solve a problem with an industrial adhesive used by the firm. The three members are the installer, an engineer, and the sales representative for the adhesive manufacturer, but the team does not have a specific leader. This team can be called a ________ team.

Status can be a significant motivator with behavioral consequences when individuals and others perceive the individual's status similarly.

Discuss the major issues associated with group structure in global teams.

Formal groups are work groups that are defined by the organization's structure and have designated work assignments and specific tasks directed at accomplishing organizational goals.

Which one of the following statements is true about group decision making?

The ________ stage of group development is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group has assimilated a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behavior.

A manager attempts to resolve a conflict by seeking an advantageous solution for all the parties involved. This conflict management technique is called accommodating.

An individual's role in a group is not defined by the internal structure of the group.

A problem-solving team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organizational tasks.

Group cohesiveness is most likely to produce strong increases in productivity when ________.

Describe the differences between formal and informal groups, giving examples of each.

Utilimotors decided teams would help improve employee morale and increase profitability so all employees were assigned to one of many different teams. The results were disappointing. This might be because team ________.

Work teams interact primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member do his or her job more efficiently and effectively.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Decision Making

Globalmanagement

Valuing a Diverse Workforce

Socially Conscious Management

Managing Change

Constraints Onmanagers

Planning and Goal-Setting

Strategic Planning

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Organization Design

Human Resourcemanagement

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Organizational Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Controlling Activities and Operations

Filters