Question 1

Match the following:
-homogeneity

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 2

Group composition is

Accepted Answer

A) the sum of the activities of individuals. 
B) a set of expected behaviors associated with a position. 
C) usually described in terms of the homogeneity or heterogeneity of group members. 
D) two or more people interacting with and influencing each other. 
E) expected behavior or behavioral patterns. 
A) the sum of the activities of individuals. 
B) a set of expected behaviors associated with a position. 
C) usually described in terms of the homogeneity or heterogeneity of group members. 
D) two or more people interacting with and influencing each other. 
E) expected behavior or behavioral patterns.

Question 3

The organizational setting can enhance group interaction through

Accepted Answer

A) rules and procedures. 
B) organization structure. 
C) goals and reward systems. 
D) decision-making processes. 
E) all of these. 
A) rules and procedures. 
B) organization structure. 
C) goals and reward systems. 
D) decision-making processes. 
E) all of these.

Question 4

Discuss the primary conditions that foster the development of groupthink, and outline at least four symptoms of a group in which groupthink has taken hold.

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon

Question 5

Match the following:
-initial stage of group development

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 6

The Delphi technique is a method of systematically ________ for use in developing forecasts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Delphi technique is a method of...

Question 7

_________ groups are relatively permanent collections of employees from the same level in the organization who meet on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ groups are relatively permanent collections of...

Question 8

All of the following are features of group discussion that contribute to group polarization EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) group members could take an extreme view of an opinion. 
B) task uncertainty can be impacted by the decision. 
C) persuasive arguments can encourage polarization. 
D) members may feel they are not individually responsible. 
E) members will accept a more radical decision from their own. 
A) group members could take an extreme view of an opinion. 
B) task uncertainty can be impacted by the decision. 
C) persuasive arguments can encourage polarization. 
D) members may feel they are not individually responsible. 
E) members will accept a more radical decision from their own.

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

Accepted Answer

A) Norms help the group avoid embarrassing situations. 
B) Norms simplify the behaviors of the group members. 
C) Norms help the group survive. 
D) Norms regulate group members' thoughts and feelings. 
E) Norms express the central values of the group. 
A) Norms help the group avoid embarrassing situations. 
B) Norms simplify the behaviors of the group members. 
C) Norms help the group survive. 
D) Norms regulate group members' thoughts and feelings. 
E) Norms express the central values of the group.

Question 10

The audience at an Oprah Winfrey talk show is an example of a(n) ____ group.

Accepted Answer

A) special project 
B) command 
C) task 
D) friendship 
E) interest 
A) special project 
B) command 
C) task 
D) friendship 
E) interest

Question 11

A heterogeneous group is more likely to be productive when the task is complex, requires a collective effort, and demands creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the following:
-nominal group technique

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 13

Getting to know one another is part of the mutual acceptance stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the relationship between group composition and performance.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between group compositi

Question 15

Groups productivity depends on successful growth at each stage of the group development process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A group of department managers who meet periodically to establish corporate policy is an example of which type of group?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a stage of group development?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

All of the following are true regarding social loafing EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it is often a problem in very small groups. 
B) how much of a problem social loafing depends in part on the nature of the task. 
C) it often results from the assumption that other members will pick up the slack. 
D) some members put forth less effort in a group. 
E) the amount of social loafing depends in part on the group leader's awareness of it. 
A) it is often a problem in very small groups. 
B) how much of a problem social loafing depends in part on the nature of the task. 
C) it often results from the assumption that other members will pick up the slack. 
D) some members put forth less effort in a group. 
E) the amount of social loafing depends in part on the group leader's awareness of it.

Question 19

A group is ________ if the members are different in one or several ways that are critical to the work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group is ________ if the members...

Question 20

Phase three in the general model of group dynamics implies that a mature group has been formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the following: -homogeneity

Group composition is

The organizational setting can enhance group interaction through

Discuss the primary conditions that foster the development of groupthink, and outline at least four symptoms of a group in which groupthink has taken hold.

Match the following: -initial stage of group development

The Delphi technique is a method of systematically ________ for use in developing forecasts.

_________ groups are relatively permanent collections of employees from the same level in the organization who meet on a regular basis.

All of the following are features of group discussion that contribute to group polarization EXCEPT

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

The audience at an Oprah Winfrey talk show is an example of a(n) ____ group.

A heterogeneous group is more likely to be productive when the task is complex, requires a collective effort, and demands creativity.

Match the following: -nominal group technique

Getting to know one another is part of the mutual acceptance stage of group development.

Describe the relationship between group composition and performance.

Groups productivity depends on successful growth at each stage of the group development process.

A group of department managers who meet periodically to establish corporate policy is an example of which type of group?

Which of the following is NOT a stage of group development?

All of the following are true regarding social loafing EXCEPT

A group is ________ if the members are different in one or several ways that are critical to the work.

Phase three in the general model of group dynamics implies that a mature group has been formed.

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

Match the following: -homogeneity

Group composition is

The organizational setting can enhance group interaction through

Discuss the primary conditions that foster the development of groupthink, and outline at least four symptoms of a group in which groupthink has taken hold.

Match the following: -initial stage of group development

The Delphi technique is a method of systematically ________ for use in developing forecasts.

_________ groups are relatively permanent collections of employees from the same level in the organization who meet on a regular basis.

All of the following are features of group discussion that contribute to group polarization EXCEPT

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

The audience at an Oprah Winfrey talk show is an example of a(n) ____ group.

A heterogeneous group is more likely to be productive when the task is complex, requires a collective effort, and demands creativity.

Match the following: -nominal group technique

Getting to know one another is part of the mutual acceptance stage of group development.

Describe the relationship between group composition and performance.

Groups productivity depends on successful growth at each stage of the group development process.

A group of department managers who meet periodically to establish corporate policy is an example of which type of group?

Which of the following is NOT a stage of group development?

All of the following are true regarding social loafing EXCEPT

A group is ________ if the members are different in one or several ways that are critical to the work.

Phase three in the general model of group dynamics implies that a mature group has been formed.

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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