Question 1

When a group experiences a common threat in the environment it typically enhances group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

____ are environmental factors that can enhance a group's attractiveness and cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Government regulations 
B)  Better job offers 
C)  Unfavorable public images 
D)  Enjoyable outside activities 
E)  Common threats 
A)  Government regulations 
B)  Better job offers 
C)  Unfavorable public images 
D)  Enjoyable outside activities 
E)  Common threats

Question 3

In one survey, only 10 percent of full-time employees listed "freedom from office politics" as extremely important to their job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_______ are socially determined prescription for behavior in a specific position.

Accepted Answer

A)  roles 
B)  norms 
C)  ostracizing 
D)  organizational politics 
E)  groupthinkers 
A)  roles 
B)  norms 
C)  ostracizing 
D)  organizational politics 
E)  groupthinkers

Question 5

Ostracism involves__________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Voluntarily leaving a group 
B)  Starting an ostrich ranch 
C)  Rejection by group members 
D)  Praise from group members 
E)  Management-labor role reversals 
A)  Voluntarily leaving a group 
B)  Starting an ostrich ranch 
C)  Rejection by group members 
D)  Praise from group members 
E)  Management-labor role reversals

Question 6

\According to Zand's model, leaders who want to be trusted must be influenced by their followers with respect to goals and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Managers need to build ____ by working on strong, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink 
B)  social capital 
C)  organizational politics 
D)  informal groups 
E)  nonconforming roles 
A)  groupthink 
B)  social capital 
C)  organizational politics 
D)  informal groups 
E)  nonconforming roles

Question 8

What steps can an organization take to keep organizational politics within reasonable bounds?

Accepted Answer

Strive for a climate of openness and tru

Question 9

Employees resort to political behavior when they are unwilling to trust their career solely to competence, hard work, or luck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Norms affect role expectations by

Accepted Answer

A)  not affecting them. 
B)  offsetting them. 
C)  competing with them. 
D)  canceling them out. 
E)  simplifying or clarifying them. 
A)  not affecting them. 
B)  offsetting them. 
C)  competing with them. 
D)  canceling them out. 
E)  simplifying or clarifying them.

Question 11

Members of mature groups tend to be emotionally immature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During which stage of the group development process are attempts made to "break the ice?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation 
B)  Accepting 
C)  Cohesion 
D)  Delusion 
E)  Conflict and change 
A)  Orientation 
B)  Accepting 
C)  Cohesion 
D)  Delusion 
E)  Conflict and change

Question 13

A________is two or more freely interacting individuals who share a common identity and purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group 
B)  Norm 
C)  Team 
D)  Role 
E)  Culture 
A)  Group 
B)  Norm 
C)  Team 
D)  Role 
E)  Culture

Question 14

Alleene
Alleene wants to learn about the group development process from formation to maturity. Using the information on the six stages of group development, how can you help?
-Refer to Alleene. The sixth, and final, stage of the group development process is

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance. 
B)  unification. 
C)  cohesion. 
D)  agreement. 
E)  termination. 
A)  acceptance. 
B)  unification. 
C)  cohesion. 
D)  agreement. 
E)  termination.

Question 15

Which of these was not among the rules for winning at office politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid cliques 
B)  Gain power through allies and create IOUs 
C)  Don't make enemies without a very good reason 
D)  Whenever possible, hire family member 
E)  Find a mentor 
A)  Avoid cliques 
B)  Gain power through allies and create IOUs 
C)  Don't make enemies without a very good reason 
D)  Whenever possible, hire family member 
E)  Find a mentor

Question 16

Groupthink occurs when someone plays the devil's advocate role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Bosses in hundreds of occupations can learn from Joel Podolny, former Dean of Yale School of Management and VP at Apple, spend more time showing your employees a little love.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of these is not a key component of Zand's model of trust?

Accepted Answer

A)  Value consensus 
B)  Full disclosure of information 
C)  Manager's commitment to openness and trust 
D)  High degree of self-control 
E)  Manager willing to be influenced by others 
A)  Value consensus 
B)  Full disclosure of information 
C)  Manager's commitment to openness and trust 
D)  High degree of self-control 
E)  Manager willing to be influenced by others

Question 19

According to the sociological definition of a group, one commonality the members must have is

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment to group success. 
B)  technical background. 
C)  value system. 
D)  employment history. 
E)  identity and purpose. 
A)  commitment to group success. 
B)  technical background. 
C)  value system. 
D)  employment history. 
E)  identity and purpose.

Question 20

Researchers found that political activity tends to decrease as one moves into higher levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When a group experiences a common threat in the environment it typically enhances group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

____ are environmental factors that can enhance a group's attractiveness and cohesiveness.

In one survey, only 10 percent of full-time employees listed "freedom from office politics" as extremely important to their job satisfaction.

_______ are socially determined prescription for behavior in a specific position.

Ostracism involves__________________.

\According to Zand's model, leaders who want to be trusted must be influenced by their followers with respect to goals and procedures.

Managers need to build ____ by working on strong, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationships.

What steps can an organization take to keep organizational politics within reasonable bounds?

Employees resort to political behavior when they are unwilling to trust their career solely to competence, hard work, or luck.

Norms affect role expectations by

Members of mature groups tend to be emotionally immature.

During which stage of the group development process are attempts made to "break the ice?"

A________is two or more freely interacting individuals who share a common identity and purpose?

Alleene Alleene wants to learn about the group development process from formation to maturity. Using the information on the six stages of group development, how can you help? -Refer to Alleene. The sixth, and final, stage of the group development process is

Which of these was not among the rules for winning at office politics?

Groupthink occurs when someone plays the devil's advocate role.

Bosses in hundreds of occupations can learn from Joel Podolny, former Dean of Yale School of Management and VP at Apple, spend more time showing your employees a little love.

Which of these is not a key component of Zand's model of trust?

According to the sociological definition of a group, one commonality the members must have is

Researchers found that political activity tends to decrease as one moves into higher levels of management.

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Exam 13: Group Dynamics and Teamwork

When a group experiences a common threat in the environment it typically enhances group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

____ are environmental factors that can enhance a group's attractiveness and cohesiveness.

In one survey, only 10 percent of full-time employees listed "freedom from office politics" as extremely important to their job satisfaction.

_______ are socially determined prescription for behavior in a specific position.

Ostracism involves__________________.

\According to Zand's model, leaders who want to be trusted must be influenced by their followers with respect to goals and procedures.

Managers need to build ____ by working on strong, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationships.

What steps can an organization take to keep organizational politics within reasonable bounds?

Employees resort to political behavior when they are unwilling to trust their career solely to competence, hard work, or luck.

Norms affect role expectations by

Members of mature groups tend to be emotionally immature.

During which stage of the group development process are attempts made to "break the ice?"

A________is two or more freely interacting individuals who share a common identity and purpose?

Alleene Alleene wants to learn about the group development process from formation to maturity. Using the information on the six stages of group development, how can you help? -Refer to Alleene. The sixth, and final, stage of the group development process is

Which of these was not among the rules for winning at office politics?

Groupthink occurs when someone plays the devil's advocate role.

Bosses in hundreds of occupations can learn from Joel Podolny, former Dean of Yale School of Management and VP at Apple, spend more time showing your employees a little love.

Which of these is not a key component of Zand's model of trust?

According to the sociological definition of a group, one commonality the members must have is

Researchers found that political activity tends to decrease as one moves into higher levels of management.

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

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