Question 1

Change starts at the top in every successful team implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Problem-solving teams are permanent teams that make recommendations for others to implement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most important phase of planning the implementation of teams is

Accepted Answer

A) planning the transfer of authority from management to teams. 
B) drafting the preliminary plan for team rewards. 
C) clarifying the organization's team-based mission. 
D) making the decision to implement teams. 
E) preparing the design team. 
A) planning the transfer of authority from management to teams. 
B) drafting the preliminary plan for team rewards. 
C) clarifying the organization's team-based mission. 
D) making the decision to implement teams. 
E) preparing the design team.

Question 4

Match the following:
-team

Accepted Answer

A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance 
A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance

Question 5

Teams include people with a mix of ______ appropriate to the tasks to be done.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teams include people with a mix of...

Question 6

_______ systems require team members to acquire a set of the core skills needed for their particular team plus additional special skills, depending on career tracks or team needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ systems require team members to acquire...

Question 7

Which of these would comprise managers from different areas who coordinate work teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Quality circle 
B) Product development team 
C) Management team 
D) Skills team 
E) Virtual team 
A) Quality circle 
B) Product development team 
C) Management team 
D) Skills team 
E) Virtual team

Question 8

How does an organization prepare to implement teams?

Accepted Answer

To prepare for the implementation of tea

Question 9

_______ teams tend to be permanent and do the actual daily work of the unit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ teams tend to be permanent and...

Question 10

Work teams tend to be permanent like quality circles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the following:
-benefits of implementing teams

Accepted Answer

A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance 
A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance

Question 12

What is (are) the new role(s) of managers in teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Supervisors and evaluators 
B) Top managers 
C) Team members 
D) Technical specialists 
E) Coaches and facilitators 
A) Supervisors and evaluators 
B) Top managers 
C) Team members 
D) Technical specialists 
E) Coaches and facilitators

Question 13

Match the following:
-enhanced performance

Accepted Answer

A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance 
A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance

Question 14

Describe the costs associated with moving to a team-based organization.

Accepted Answer

Moving to a team-based organization can

Question 15

Match the following:
-autonomous

Accepted Answer

A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance 
A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance

Question 16

Match the following:
-skill-based pay

Accepted Answer

A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance 
A) reward based on plant performance 
B) enhanced performance, reduced costs 
C) first step in planning change to teams 
D) temporary cross-functional teams 
E) phase 1 of self-managing work team implementation
F)create new product or service designs
G)increase compensation for new skills
H)frustration and confusion
I)organization ready to accommodate teams?
J)mature, fully developed team
K)benefit of team in organization
L)starts at the top in every successful team implementation
M)the last stage of planning implementation
N)managers' frustration with new roles
O)explores readiness for team environment
P)teams that do the daily work
Q)first teams created in the U.S.
R)group with a common goal
S)end result of months or years of planning
T)reward based on team performance

Question 17

Which of these is a specific benefit of enhanced performance with a team environment in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Improved customer service 
B) Lower stress 
C) Lower turnover 
D) Increased innovation 
E) Increased groupthink 
A) Improved customer service 
B) Lower stress 
C) Lower turnover 
D) Increased innovation 
E) Increased groupthink

Question 18

Describe the three essential issues in promoting team success: top management support, understanding the time frames, and changing organizational reward.

Accepted Answer

Promoting team success requires addressi

Question 19

Virtual teams usually utilize some form of technology to enhance communication among individuals who are members of the team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The collection of people who attend a class together could be called a team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Change starts at the top in every successful team implementation.

Problem-solving teams are permanent teams that make recommendations for others to implement.

The most important phase of planning the implementation of teams is

Match the following: -team

Teams include people with a mix of ______ appropriate to the tasks to be done.

_______ systems require team members to acquire a set of the core skills needed for their particular team plus additional special skills, depending on career tracks or team needs.

Which of these would comprise managers from different areas who coordinate work teams?

How does an organization prepare to implement teams?

_______ teams tend to be permanent and do the actual daily work of the unit.

Work teams tend to be permanent like quality circles.

Match the following: -benefits of implementing teams

What is (are) the new role(s) of managers in teams?

Match the following: -enhanced performance

Describe the costs associated with moving to a team-based organization.

Match the following: -autonomous

Match the following: -skill-based pay

Which of these is a specific benefit of enhanced performance with a team environment in organizations?

Describe the three essential issues in promoting team success: top management support, understanding the time frames, and changing organizational reward.

Virtual teams usually utilize some form of technology to enhance communication among individuals who are members of the team.

The collection of people who attend a class together could be called a team.

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

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

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 10: Using Teams in Organizations

Change starts at the top in every successful team implementation.

Problem-solving teams are permanent teams that make recommendations for others to implement.

The most important phase of planning the implementation of teams is

Match the following: -team

Teams include people with a mix of ______ appropriate to the tasks to be done.

_______ systems require team members to acquire a set of the core skills needed for their particular team plus additional special skills, depending on career tracks or team needs.

Which of these would comprise managers from different areas who coordinate work teams?

How does an organization prepare to implement teams?

_______ teams tend to be permanent and do the actual daily work of the unit.

Work teams tend to be permanent like quality circles.

Match the following: -benefits of implementing teams

What is (are) the new role(s) of managers in teams?

Match the following: -enhanced performance

Describe the costs associated with moving to a team-based organization.

Match the following: -autonomous

Match the following: -skill-based pay

Which of these is a specific benefit of enhanced performance with a team environment in organizations?

Describe the three essential issues in promoting team success: top management support, understanding the time frames, and changing organizational reward.

Virtual teams usually utilize some form of technology to enhance communication among individuals who are members of the team.

The collection of people who attend a class together could be called a team.

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

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

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