Question 1

Which of these is Phase 1 of the team implementation?

Accepted Answer

A) Start-up 
B) Reality and unrest 
C) Tightly formed teams 
D) Leader-center teams 
E) Self-managing teams 
A) Start-up 
B) Reality and unrest 
C) Tightly formed teams 
D) Leader-center teams 
E) Self-managing teams

Question 2

Which types of teams discussed in the chapter could successfully operate as virtual teams? Provide support for your answer.

Accepted Answer

The types of teams discussed in the chap

Question 3

Increased innovation is a specific benefit of ______ benefit of teams in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) enhanced performance 
B) employee benefits 
C) reduced costs 
D) quality of work life 
E) organizational enhancements 
A) enhanced performance 
B) employee benefits 
C) reduced costs 
D) quality of work life 
E) organizational enhancements

Question 4

The first thing managers should do before deciding whether to change to a team-based organization is to

Accepted Answer

A) conduct a feasibility study. 
B) establish the leadership for the change. 
C) determine whether competitors are using teams. 
D) prepare for implementation. 
E) develop a steering committee. 
A) conduct a feasibility study. 
B) establish the leadership for the change. 
C) determine whether competitors are using teams. 
D) prepare for implementation. 
E) develop a steering committee.

Question 5

Implementation of self-managing work teams is a long and difficult process, often taking ____ to ____ years.

Accepted Answer

A) three; four 
B) one; two 
C) four; five 
D) two; five 
E) three; five 
A) three; four 
B) one; two 
C) four; five 
D) two; five 
E) three; five

Question 6

Use of teams can reduce redundant layers of _______ and _______ the hierarchy in large organizations.

Accepted Answer

bureaucrac

Question 7

The ____ is simply an expression of purpose that summarizes the long-range benefits the company hopes to gain by moving to a team environment.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic plan 
B) the transfer of authority plan 
C) the design team statement 
D) mission statement 
E) MBO 
A) strategic plan 
B) the transfer of authority plan 
C) the design team statement 
D) mission statement 
E) MBO

Question 8

In a team, all team members are committed to a common _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a team, all team members are...

Question 9

The second most important task of management teams is to _______ work between work teams that are _______ in some manner.

Accepted Answer

coordinate

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an example of cost reductions arising from team environments?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced absenteeism 
B) Reduced scrap 
C) Lower turnover 
D) Fewer errors 
E) Lower commitment 
A) Reduced absenteeism 
B) Reduced scrap 
C) Lower turnover 
D) Fewer errors 
E) Lower commitment

Question 11

In the ____ phase of team implementation, enthusiasm runs high and the anticipation of employees is quite positive.

Accepted Answer

A) self-managing teams 
B) start-up 
C) leader-centered teams 
D) tightly formed teams 
E) reality and unrest 
A) self-managing teams 
B) start-up 
C) leader-centered teams 
D) tightly formed teams 
E) reality and unrest

Question 12

Teams can reduce the degree of stress that employees experience on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

At ABC Manufacturing, Ryan is a member of a temporary team comprising small group of employees from different work areas. They meet once each week to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace morale issues. This group is probably a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving team. 
B) interdisciplinary team. 
C) work team. 
D) management team. 
E) quality circle. 
A) problem-solving team. 
B) interdisciplinary team. 
C) work team. 
D) management team. 
E) quality circle.

Question 14

Match the following:
-self-managing 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 15

Match the following:
-work 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 16

Usually, teams require different types of skills to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these are teams that do daily work of an organization?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of these are small groups of employees from the same work area who meet regularly to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace problems?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Shortly after implementation, team performance often ____ before returning to previous levels.

Accepted Answer

A) fluctuates unpredictably 
B) ceases completely 
C) increases slightly 
D) declines 
E) dramatically increases 
A) fluctuates unpredictably 
B) ceases completely 
C) increases slightly 
D) declines 
E) dramatically increases

Question 20

_______ teams may never actually meet together in the same room; their activities take place via computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ teams may never actually meet together...

Which of these is Phase 1 of the team implementation?

Which types of teams discussed in the chapter could successfully operate as virtual teams? Provide support for your answer.

Increased innovation is a specific benefit of ______ benefit of teams in organizations.

The first thing managers should do before deciding whether to change to a team-based organization is to

Implementation of self-managing work teams is a long and difficult process, often taking to years.

Use of teams can reduce redundant layers of _ and _ the hierarchy in large organizations.

The ____ is simply an expression of purpose that summarizes the long-range benefits the company hopes to gain by moving to a team environment.

In a team, all team members are committed to a common _______.

The second most important task of management teams is to _ work between work teams that are _ in some manner.

Which of the following is NOT an example of cost reductions arising from team environments?

In the ____ phase of team implementation, enthusiasm runs high and the anticipation of employees is quite positive.

Teams can reduce the degree of stress that employees experience on the job.

At ABC Manufacturing, Ryan is a member of a temporary team comprising small group of employees from different work areas. They meet once each week to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace morale issues. This group is probably a(n)

Match the following: -self-managing teams

Match the following: -work teams

Usually, teams require different types of skills to be effective.

Which of these are teams that do daily work of an organization?

Which of these are small groups of employees from the same work area who meet regularly to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace problems?

Shortly after implementation, team performance often ____ before returning to previous levels.

_______ teams may never actually meet together in the same room; their activities take place via computer.

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

Which of these is Phase 1 of the team implementation?

Which types of teams discussed in the chapter could successfully operate as virtual teams? Provide support for your answer.

Increased innovation is a specific benefit of ______ benefit of teams in organizations.

The first thing managers should do before deciding whether to change to a team-based organization is to

Implementation of self-managing work teams is a long and difficult process, often taking ____ to ____ years.

Use of teams can reduce redundant layers of _______ and _______ the hierarchy in large organizations.

The ____ is simply an expression of purpose that summarizes the long-range benefits the company hopes to gain by moving to a team environment.

In a team, all team members are committed to a common _______.

The second most important task of management teams is to _______ work between work teams that are _______ in some manner.

Which of the following is NOT an example of cost reductions arising from team environments?

In the ____ phase of team implementation, enthusiasm runs high and the anticipation of employees is quite positive.

Teams can reduce the degree of stress that employees experience on the job.

At ABC Manufacturing, Ryan is a member of a temporary team comprising small group of employees from different work areas. They meet once each week to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace morale issues. This group is probably a(n)

Match the following: -self-managing teams

Match the following: -work teams

Usually, teams require different types of skills to be effective.

Which of these are teams that do daily work of an organization?

Which of these are small groups of employees from the same work area who meet regularly to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace problems?

Shortly after implementation, team performance often ____ before returning to previous levels.

_______ teams may never actually meet together in the same room; their activities take place via computer.

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

Implementation of self-managing work teams is a long and difficult process, often taking to years.

Use of teams can reduce redundant layers of _ and _ the hierarchy in large organizations.

The second most important task of management teams is to _ work between work teams that are _ in some manner.