Question 1

Match the following:
-interest group

Accepted Answer

A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme 
A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme A

Question 2

The size or number of people that constitute a group is

Accepted Answer

A) ten or more. 
B) limited to fifteen. 
C) fewer than two people. 
D) limited to ten. 
E) two or more. 
A) ten or more. 
B) limited to fifteen. 
C) fewer than two people. 
D) limited to ten. 
E) two or more. E

Question 3

The Delphi technique is designed for use by groups

Accepted Answer

A) that are very large. 
B) that are very small. 
C) that do not meet face-to-face. 
D) that have suffered from groupthink in the past. 
E) that are familiar with the rules of brainstorming. 
A) that are very large. 
B) that are very small. 
C) that do not meet face-to-face. 
D) that have suffered from groupthink in the past. 
E) that are familiar with the rules of brainstorming. C

Question 4

A(n) ________ group is more likely to be productive in situations where the task requires creativity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ group is more likely to...

Question 5

A motorcycle riding club that meets outside of the organization an example of which type of group?

Accepted Answer

A) Task 
B) Interest 
C) Command 
D) Friendship 
E) Convenience 
A) Task 
B) Interest 
C) Command 
D) Friendship 
E) Convenience

Question 6

In which stage of group development do members develop norms of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Mutual acceptance 
B) Control and organization 
C) Communication and decision making 
D) Motivation and productivity 
E) Reformation 
A) Mutual acceptance 
B) Control and organization 
C) Communication and decision making 
D) Motivation and productivity 
E) Reformation

Question 7

Group _________ describes the degree of similarity or difference among group members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Group _________ describes the degree of similarity...

Question 8

A task group is relatively temporary and formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Analyze the relationship between group cohesiveness and group productivity. Give examples to support the discussion.

Accepted Answer

Group cohesiveness refers to the degree

Question 10

In the nominal group technique, group members share their ideas with each other and then vote on them in private.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The _________ technique is a decision-making method designed for groups that do not meet face to face.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ technique is a decision-making method...

Question 12

The final stage of group development in which members work effectively towards accomplishing goals is called __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

control, o

Question 13

Match the following:
-cohesiveness

Accepted Answer

A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme 
A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme

Question 14

Social loafing is the tendency of some group members to put forth high levels of effort, which ultimately reduces self-policing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Intergroup interactions are affected by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) group norms. 
B) location. 
C) resources. 
D) task interdependence. 
E) time and goal interdependence. 
A) group norms. 
B) location. 
C) resources. 
D) task interdependence. 
E) time and goal interdependence.

Question 16

In which stage is the group considered to be mature?

Accepted Answer

A) Communication and decision making 
B) Motivation 
C) Productivity 
D) Mutual acceptance 
E) Control and organization 
A) Communication and decision making 
B) Motivation 
C) Productivity 
D) Mutual acceptance 
E) Control and organization

Question 17

Interpersonal relations at work may result in conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are a result of interpersonal behaviors in organizations EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) serve as a source of synergy. 
B) serve as a basis for social support. 
C) post-decision dissonance. 
D) serve as a primary source of need satisfaction. 
E) serve as a source of conflict. 
A) serve as a source of synergy. 
B) serve as a basis for social support. 
C) post-decision dissonance. 
D) serve as a primary source of need satisfaction. 
E) serve as a source of conflict.

Question 19

A group is two or more persons who _________ with one another in such a way that each person is influenced by or influences another person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group is two or more persons...

Question 20

Which of the following is one of the four basic factors that affect group performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Escalation of commitment 
B) Groupthink 
C) Task deformation 
D) Composition 
E) Social loafing 
A) Escalation of commitment 
B) Groupthink 
C) Task deformation 
D) Composition 
E) Social loafing

Match the following: -interest group

The size or number of people that constitute a group is

The Delphi technique is designed for use by groups

A(n) ________ group is more likely to be productive in situations where the task requires creativity.

A motorcycle riding club that meets outside of the organization an example of which type of group?

In which stage of group development do members develop norms of behavior?

Group _________ describes the degree of similarity or difference among group members.

A task group is relatively temporary and formal.

Analyze the relationship between group cohesiveness and group productivity. Give examples to support the discussion.

In the nominal group technique, group members share their ideas with each other and then vote on them in private.

The _________ technique is a decision-making method designed for groups that do not meet face to face.

The final stage of group development in which members work effectively towards accomplishing goals is called and .

Match the following: -cohesiveness

Social loafing is the tendency of some group members to put forth high levels of effort, which ultimately reduces self-policing.

Intergroup interactions are affected by all of the following EXCEPT

In which stage is the group considered to be mature?

Interpersonal relations at work may result in conflict.

All of the following are a result of interpersonal behaviors in organizations EXCEPT

A group is two or more persons who _________ with one another in such a way that each person is influenced by or influences another person.

Which of the following is one of the four basic factors that affect group performance?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters

Exam 9: Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Match the following: -interest group

The size or number of people that constitute a group is

The Delphi technique is designed for use by groups

A(n) ________ group is more likely to be productive in situations where the task requires creativity.

A motorcycle riding club that meets outside of the organization an example of which type of group?

In which stage of group development do members develop norms of behavior?

Group _________ describes the degree of similarity or difference among group members.

A task group is relatively temporary and formal.

Analyze the relationship between group cohesiveness and group productivity. Give examples to support the discussion.

In the nominal group technique, group members share their ideas with each other and then vote on them in private.

The _________ technique is a decision-making method designed for groups that do not meet face to face.

The final stage of group development in which members work effectively towards accomplishing goals is called __________ and __________.

Match the following: -cohesiveness

Social loafing is the tendency of some group members to put forth high levels of effort, which ultimately reduces self-policing.

Intergroup interactions are affected by all of the following EXCEPT

In which stage is the group considered to be mature?

Interpersonal relations at work may result in conflict.

All of the following are a result of interpersonal behaviors in organizations EXCEPT

A group is two or more persons who _________ with one another in such a way that each person is influenced by or influences another person.

Which of the following is one of the four basic factors that affect group performance?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters

The final stage of group development in which members work effectively towards accomplishing goals is called and .