Question 1

The definition of groups presented in your text omits any requirement of

Accepted Answer

A) interaction. 
B) size. 
C) influence. 
D) group goals. 
E) All of these are included in the textbook definition of group. 
A) interaction. 
B) size. 
C) influence. 
D) group goals. 
E) All of these are included in the textbook definition of group.

Question 2

A group norm is a standard against which the appropriateness of a behavior is judged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the following:
-stage 2: communication and decision making

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 4

A(n) _________ group is created to solve a particular problem and is relatively temporary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________ group is created to solve...

Question 5

A group is homogenous if the members are similar in one or more ways that are critical to the work of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n) _________ group is likely to be more productive in situations where the group task is simple.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________ group is likely to be...

Question 7

The Delphi technique is a method to systematically gather the judgments of experts who work closely together at a common worksite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the following:
-formal 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

Question 9

Describe the different types of formal and informal groups. Which groups do you think are most productive?

Accepted Answer

Formal groups are those that are officia

Question 10

Some members of the group assume that if they do not work hard, other members of the group will pick up the slack. This is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some members of the group assume that...

Question 11

Some groups fail to complete certain stages of development before moving on to later stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A homogeneous group is likely to be most productive in situations where all of the following apply EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) group tasks are sequential. 
B) quick action is required. 
C) cooperation is needed. 
D) group tasks are simple. 
E) creativity is required. 
A) group tasks are sequential. 
B) quick action is required. 
C) cooperation is needed. 
D) group tasks are simple. 
E) creativity is required.

Question 13

Collective efforts to rationalize or discount warnings that might lead members to reconsider assumptions before committing themselves to past policy decision is a symptom of _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Collective efforts to rationalize or discount warnings...

Question 14

Match the following:
-a 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

Question 15

Match the following:
-affinity groups

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 16

Members usually begin to develop _________ of behavior during the communication and decision-making stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Members usually begin to develop _________ of...

Question 17

The concept of ____ is essential to the definition of groups presented in your text.

Accepted Answer

A) interaction 
B) coordination 
C) cohesion 
D) member personality 
E) proximity 
A) interaction 
B) coordination 
C) cohesion 
D) member personality 
E) proximity

Question 18

Explain what is meant by the term group polarization. Discuss the features of group discussion that contribute to polarization.

Accepted Answer

Group polarization refers to the phenome

Question 19

____ cohesive groups will not necessarily be more productive in an organizational sense than groups with ____ cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) Low; high 
B) Low; low 
C) Highly; high 
D) Highly; low 
E) Moderately; high 
A) Low; high 
B) Low; low 
C) Highly; high 
D) Highly; low 
E) Moderately; high

Question 20

____ are informal and relatively permanent.

Accepted Answer

A) Special project groups 
B) Command groups 
C) Interest groups 
D) Friendship groups 
E) Task groups 
A) Special project groups 
B) Command groups 
C) Interest groups 
D) Friendship groups 
E) Task groups

The definition of groups presented in your text omits any requirement of

A group norm is a standard against which the appropriateness of a behavior is judged.

Match the following: -stage 2: communication and decision making

A(n) _________ group is created to solve a particular problem and is relatively temporary.

A group is homogenous if the members are similar in one or more ways that are critical to the work of the group.

A(n) _________ group is likely to be more productive in situations where the group task is simple.

The Delphi technique is a method to systematically gather the judgments of experts who work closely together at a common worksite.

Match the following: -formal group

Describe the different types of formal and informal groups. Which groups do you think are most productive?

Some members of the group assume that if they do not work hard, other members of the group will pick up the slack. This is known as __________.

Some groups fail to complete certain stages of development before moving on to later stages.

A homogeneous group is likely to be most productive in situations where all of the following apply EXCEPT:

Collective efforts to rationalize or discount warnings that might lead members to reconsider assumptions before committing themselves to past policy decision is a symptom of _________.

Match the following: -a group

Match the following: -affinity groups

Members usually begin to develop _________ of behavior during the communication and decision-making stage of group development.

The concept of ____ is essential to the definition of groups presented in your text.

Explain what is meant by the term group polarization. Discuss the features of group discussion that contribute to polarization.

cohesive groups will not necessarily be more productive in an organizational sense than groups with cohesiveness.

____ are informal and relatively permanent.

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

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Exam 9: Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

The definition of groups presented in your text omits any requirement of

A group norm is a standard against which the appropriateness of a behavior is judged.

Match the following: -stage 2: communication and decision making

A(n) _________ group is created to solve a particular problem and is relatively temporary.

A group is homogenous if the members are similar in one or more ways that are critical to the work of the group.

A(n) _________ group is likely to be more productive in situations where the group task is simple.

The Delphi technique is a method to systematically gather the judgments of experts who work closely together at a common worksite.

Match the following: -formal group

Describe the different types of formal and informal groups. Which groups do you think are most productive?

Some members of the group assume that if they do not work hard, other members of the group will pick up the slack. This is known as __________.

Some groups fail to complete certain stages of development before moving on to later stages.

A homogeneous group is likely to be most productive in situations where all of the following apply EXCEPT:

Collective efforts to rationalize or discount warnings that might lead members to reconsider assumptions before committing themselves to past policy decision is a symptom of _________.

Match the following: -a group

Match the following: -affinity groups

Members usually begin to develop _________ of behavior during the communication and decision-making stage of group development.

The concept of ____ is essential to the definition of groups presented in your text.

Explain what is meant by the term group polarization. Discuss the features of group discussion that contribute to polarization.

____ cohesive groups will not necessarily be more productive in an organizational sense than groups with ____ cohesiveness.

____ are informal and relatively permanent.

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

cohesive groups will not necessarily be more productive in an organizational sense than groups with cohesiveness.