Question 1

Describe the process by which organizations can move from leader-centered teams to self-managing teams.

Accepted Answer

Moving from leader-centered teams to sel

Question 2

The leadership for change must be developed and a feasibility study should be conducted before the go/no-go team decision is made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Skill-based pay systems require team members to acquire important skills that affect compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Teams hold themselves mutually ______ for results.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teams hold themselves mutually ______ for results....

Question 5

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the differences between normal work groups and teams.

Accepted Answer

Normal work groups and teams are two dif

Question 6

Match the following:
-team bonus plans

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 7

_______ are teams that make recommendations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ are teams that make recommendations....

Question 8

Why do younger workers seem to benefit from team environments?

Accepted Answer

A) Supervision in teams is increased. 
B) Workers receive higher wages in team environments. 
C) Individuals receive more recognition in team environments. 
D) Teams give them freedom to grow and manage themselves. 
E) Teams increase employees' respect for authority. 
A) Supervision in teams is increased. 
B) Workers receive higher wages in team environments. 
C) Individuals receive more recognition in team environments. 
D) Teams give them freedom to grow and manage themselves. 
E) Teams increase employees' respect for authority.

Question 9

Tightly formed teams may become overconfident and reduce their communication with other teams in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Fortunately, implementation of self-managing work teams takes less than six months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Teams differ from groups in that teams

Accepted Answer

A) place more emphasis on concerted action than groups do. 
B) are usually larger than groups. 
C) are usually temporary. 
D) place little emphasis on common objectives. 
E) pursue multiple goals. 
A) place more emphasis on concerted action than groups do. 
B) are usually larger than groups. 
C) are usually temporary. 
D) place little emphasis on common objectives. 
E) pursue multiple goals.

Question 12

Implementing teams in organizations is not easy; it takes a lot of hard work, time, training, and patience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ______ statement 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

The answer of The ______ statement is simply an expression...

Question 14

Mature, fully developed teams are self-directing, self-managing, and autonomous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The best reason to create teams in an organization is because

Accepted Answer

A) they can increase productivity almost immediately. 
B) teams are always well received by employees. 
C) teams are increasing in popularity. 
D) the competition is also implementing teams. 
E) teams make sense for that organization. 
A) they can increase productivity almost immediately. 
B) teams are always well received by employees. 
C) teams are increasing in popularity. 
D) the competition is also implementing teams. 
E) teams make sense for that organization.

Question 16

Abby works closely with four other employees to address different issues at a customer service desk. Abby is on a

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving team. 
B) virtual team. 
C) management team. 
D) product development team. 
E) work team. 
A) problem-solving team. 
B) virtual team. 
C) management team. 
D) product development team. 
E) work team.

Question 17

The ______ plan combines the work of the steering and design committees and becomes the document that guides the continuing work of the new work team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ plan combines the work of...

Question 18

Demanding, high performance goals challenge members to create an effective group, as opposed to being part of a team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the difference between work groups and teams with regard to job categories?

Accepted Answer

A) Teams have fewer and broader job categories than groups. 
B) Job categories for teams and groups depend on the reward system. 
C) Teams and groups have the same number of job categories. 
D) Groups have fewer and narrower job categories than teams. 
E) The authority structure in teams is much more hierarchical. 
A) Teams have fewer and broader job categories than groups. 
B) Job categories for teams and groups depend on the reward system. 
C) Teams and groups have the same number of job categories. 
D) Groups have fewer and narrower job categories than teams. 
E) The authority structure in teams is much more hierarchical.

Question 20

Match the following:
-reality and unrest phase

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

Describe the process by which organizations can move from leader-centered teams to self-managing teams.

The leadership for change must be developed and a feasibility study should be conducted before the go/no-go team decision is made.

Skill-based pay systems require team members to acquire important skills that affect compensation.

Teams hold themselves mutually ______ for results.

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the differences between normal work groups and teams.

Match the following: -team bonus plans

_______ are teams that make recommendations.

Why do younger workers seem to benefit from team environments?

Tightly formed teams may become overconfident and reduce their communication with other teams in the organization.

Fortunately, implementation of self-managing work teams takes less than six months.

Teams differ from groups in that teams

Implementing teams in organizations is not easy; it takes a lot of hard work, time, training, and patience.

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

Mature, fully developed teams are self-directing, self-managing, and autonomous.

The best reason to create teams in an organization is because

Abby works closely with four other employees to address different issues at a customer service desk. Abby is on a

The ______ plan combines the work of the steering and design committees and becomes the document that guides the continuing work of the new work team.

Demanding, high performance goals challenge members to create an effective group, as opposed to being part of a team.

What is the difference between work groups and teams with regard to job categories?

Match the following: -reality and unrest phase

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

Describe the process by which organizations can move from leader-centered teams to self-managing teams.

The leadership for change must be developed and a feasibility study should be conducted before the go/no-go team decision is made.

Skill-based pay systems require team members to acquire important skills that affect compensation.

Teams hold themselves mutually ______ for results.

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the differences between normal work groups and teams.

Match the following: -team bonus plans

_______ are teams that make recommendations.

Why do younger workers seem to benefit from team environments?

Tightly formed teams may become overconfident and reduce their communication with other teams in the organization.

Fortunately, implementation of self-managing work teams takes less than six months.

Teams differ from groups in that teams

Implementing teams in organizations is not easy; it takes a lot of hard work, time, training, and patience.

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

Mature, fully developed teams are self-directing, self-managing, and autonomous.

The best reason to create teams in an organization is because

Abby works closely with four other employees to address different issues at a customer service desk. Abby is on a

The ______ plan combines the work of the steering and design committees and becomes the document that guides the continuing work of the new work team.

Demanding, high performance goals challenge members to create an effective group, as opposed to being part of a team.

What is the difference between work groups and teams with regard to job categories?

Match the following: -reality and unrest phase

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