Question 1

According the definition of a group, the members must

Accepted Answer

A)  have the same boss. 
B)  like one another. 
C)  have the same technical skills. 
D)  be freely interacting. 
E)  work in the same area. 
A)  have the same boss. 
B)  like one another. 
C)  have the same technical skills. 
D)  be freely interacting. 
E)  work in the same area.

Question 2

Explain why group cohesiveness a good thing in today's workplace and share how it creates potential problems.

Accepted Answer

Group cohesion is good to a point. Early

Question 3

In organizational politics, empire building is traditionally referred to as "apple-polishing."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____ is not one of the four dimensions of a group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pay equity 
B)  Common identity 
C)  Free interaction 
D)  Two or more people 
E)  Common purpose 
A)  Pay equity 
B)  Common identity 
C)  Free interaction 
D)  Two or more people 
E)  Common purpose

Question 5

Individual differences are eliminated as groups mature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Solay Haircare and Cosmetics
Garrett has been assigned to lead a four-member team responsible for developing new hair care products for Solay. Garrett wants to enhance the group's attractiveness and cohesiveness.
-Refer to Solay Haircare and Cosmetics. _________is the inside-looking-out view of the group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cohesion 
B)  Attractiveness 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Delusion 
E)  Acceptance 
A)  Cohesion 
B)  Attractiveness 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Delusion 
E)  Acceptance

Question 7

Your supervisor at the campus cafeteria asks you to draw upon your management studies and recommend a way to limit political behavior in his department. All of these recommendations would be appropriate except

Accepted Answer

A)  build trust. 
B)  create a climate of openness. 
C)  separate individual and organizational goals. 
D)  measure performance results. 
E)  try job rotation. 
A)  build trust. 
B)  create a climate of openness. 
C)  separate individual and organizational goals. 
D)  measure performance results. 
E)  try job rotation.

Question 8

One of the steps for creating a virtual team is to develop a team mission statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the six ways to build trust, managers should use information as a political device or reward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Individual commitment to groups hinges on two factors: attractiveness and

Accepted Answer

A)  luck. 
B)  groupthink. 
C)  ostracism. 
D)  appearance. 
E)  cohesiveness. 
A)  luck. 
B)  groupthink. 
C)  ostracism. 
D)  appearance. 
E)  cohesiveness.

Question 11

____ refers to blind conformity in cohesive in-groups, when the desire for unanimity overrides the motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action.

Accepted Answer

A)  Groupthink 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Politicking 
D)  Apple polishing 
E)  Posturing 
A)  Groupthink 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Politicking 
D)  Apple polishing 
E)  Posturing

Question 12

A virtual team's members must be from the same organization and the same national culture for it to succeed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Whether informal or formal, every mature group generates its own pattern of norms that constrains and directs the behavior of its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Similarity of members is a factor that usually detracts from group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____ refers to the productive potential resulting from strong relationships, goodwill, trust, and cooperative effort.

Accepted Answer

A)  Group dynamics 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Human capital 
D)  Group norming 
E)  Social capital 
A)  Group dynamics 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Human capital 
D)  Group norming 
E)  Social capital

Question 16

Alex helped his colleague Robert at work one day by covering up one of his mistakes. Afterward, he tells Robert, "you owe me one." This is an example of which political tactic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empire building 
B)  Posturing 
C)  Engaging in destructive competition 
D)  Creating power and loyalty cliques 
E)  Collecting and using social IOUs 
A)  Empire building 
B)  Posturing 
C)  Engaging in destructive competition 
D)  Creating power and loyalty cliques 
E)  Collecting and using social IOUs

Question 17

According to Jeffrey Pfeffer, employee retention and motivation hinge upon trust in management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A high degree of interaction is a factor that detracts from group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The three groups of determinants in the team effectiveness model involve

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy, structure, and task. 
B)  time, space, and money. 
C)  who, what, and where. 
D)  people, places, and things. 
E)  people, organization, and task. 
A)  strategy, structure, and task. 
B)  time, space, and money. 
C)  who, what, and where. 
D)  people, places, and things. 
E)  people, organization, and task.

Question 20

Alex has been praised by his manager for being a good role model in the company. Alex builds trust through

Accepted Answer

A)  support. 
B)  communication. 
C)  predictability. 
D)  competence. 
E)  respect. 
A)  support. 
B)  communication. 
C)  predictability. 
D)  competence. 
E)  respect.

According the definition of a group, the members must

Explain why group cohesiveness a good thing in today's workplace and share how it creates potential problems.

In organizational politics, empire building is traditionally referred to as "apple-polishing."

____ is not one of the four dimensions of a group.

Individual differences are eliminated as groups mature.

Your supervisor at the campus cafeteria asks you to draw upon your management studies and recommend a way to limit political behavior in his department. All of these recommendations would be appropriate except

One of the steps for creating a virtual team is to develop a team mission statement.

According to the six ways to build trust, managers should use information as a political device or reward.

Individual commitment to groups hinges on two factors: attractiveness and

____ refers to blind conformity in cohesive in-groups, when the desire for unanimity overrides the motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action.

A virtual team's members must be from the same organization and the same national culture for it to succeed.

Whether informal or formal, every mature group generates its own pattern of norms that constrains and directs the behavior of its members.

Similarity of members is a factor that usually detracts from group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

____ refers to the productive potential resulting from strong relationships, goodwill, trust, and cooperative effort.

Alex helped his colleague Robert at work one day by covering up one of his mistakes. Afterward, he tells Robert, "you owe me one." This is an example of which political tactic?

According to Jeffrey Pfeffer, employee retention and motivation hinge upon trust in management.

A high degree of interaction is a factor that detracts from group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

The three groups of determinants in the team effectiveness model involve

Alex has been praised by his manager for being a good role model in the company. Alex builds trust through

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Exam 13: Group Dynamics and Teamwork

According the definition of a group, the members must

Explain why group cohesiveness a good thing in today's workplace and share how it creates potential problems.

In organizational politics, empire building is traditionally referred to as "apple-polishing."

____ is not one of the four dimensions of a group.

Individual differences are eliminated as groups mature.

Your supervisor at the campus cafeteria asks you to draw upon your management studies and recommend a way to limit political behavior in his department. All of these recommendations would be appropriate except

One of the steps for creating a virtual team is to develop a team mission statement.

According to the six ways to build trust, managers should use information as a political device or reward.

Individual commitment to groups hinges on two factors: attractiveness and

____ refers to blind conformity in cohesive in-groups, when the desire for unanimity overrides the motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action.

A virtual team's members must be from the same organization and the same national culture for it to succeed.

Whether informal or formal, every mature group generates its own pattern of norms that constrains and directs the behavior of its members.

Similarity of members is a factor that usually detracts from group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

____ refers to the productive potential resulting from strong relationships, goodwill, trust, and cooperative effort.

Alex helped his colleague Robert at work one day by covering up one of his mistakes. Afterward, he tells Robert, "you owe me one." This is an example of which political tactic?

According to Jeffrey Pfeffer, employee retention and motivation hinge upon trust in management.

A high degree of interaction is a factor that detracts from group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

The three groups of determinants in the team effectiveness model involve

Alex has been praised by his manager for being a good role model in the company. Alex builds trust through

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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