Question 1

One hidden benefit of group maturity is that individuality being strengthened not extinguished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When virtual team members are widely dispersed in time and space, periodic face-to-face interaction, trust building, and team building are more important than ever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cross-functional teams are made up of specialists from the same functional department, such as marketing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Leaders are appointed by popular demand in formal groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Virtual team managers should recruit team members with complementary skills and diverse backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If friendship is the principal reason for belonging, it is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  informal group. 
B)  task group. 
C)  team. 
D)  formal group. 
E)  committee. 
A)  informal group. 
B)  task group. 
C)  team. 
D)  formal group. 
E)  committee.

Question 7

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. Alleene should know that conflict tends to be over ____ during the last three stages of the group development process.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership styles 
B)  technical competence 
C)  power and authority 
D)  interpersonal relations 
E)  financial matters 
A)  leadership styles 
B)  technical competence 
C)  power and authority 
D)  interpersonal relations 
E)  financial matters

Question 8

Yuri is a member of a cross-functional team at work. A few days after the group seemed to come to an agreement, a subgroup emerged that disagreed with the group's decisions. He is worried about the level of disenchantment within the group currently. This example illustrates which stage of the group development process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation 
B)  Disillusion 
C)  Acceptance 
D)  Delusion 
E)  Conflict and challenge 
A)  Orientation 
B)  Disillusion 
C)  Acceptance 
D)  Delusion 
E)  Conflict and challenge

Question 9

All of Nathan's co-workers are urging him to submit a False quality report so that they can go home early at the start of a three-day weekend. Based on the outcome of the Asch line experiments, how would most people respond if they were in Nathan's place?

Accepted Answer

A)  They would say yes and submit the False report 
B)  They would report the incident to their boss 
C)  They would accept a bribe 
D)  They would say no 
E)  They would quit their job 
A)  They would say yes and submit the False report 
B)  They would report the incident to their boss 
C)  They would accept a bribe 
D)  They would say no 
E)  They would quit their job

One hidden benefit of group maturity is that individuality being strengthened not extinguished.

When virtual team members are widely dispersed in time and space, periodic face-to-face interaction, trust building, and team building are more important than ever.

Cross-functional teams are made up of specialists from the same functional department, such as marketing.

Leaders are appointed by popular demand in formal groups.

Virtual team managers should recruit team members with complementary skills and diverse backgrounds.

If friendship is the principal reason for belonging, it is referred to as a(n)

All of Nathan's co-workers are urging him to submit a False quality report so that they can go home early at the start of a three-day weekend. Based on the outcome of the Asch line experiments, how would most people respond if they were in Nathan's place?

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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

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Exam 13: Group Dynamics and Teamwork

One hidden benefit of group maturity is that individuality being strengthened not extinguished.

When virtual team members are widely dispersed in time and space, periodic face-to-face interaction, trust building, and team building are more important than ever.

Cross-functional teams are made up of specialists from the same functional department, such as marketing.

Leaders are appointed by popular demand in formal groups.

Virtual team managers should recruit team members with complementary skills and diverse backgrounds.

If friendship is the principal reason for belonging, it is referred to as a(n)

All of Nathan's co-workers are urging him to submit a False quality report so that they can go home early at the start of a three-day weekend. Based on the outcome of the Asch line experiments, how would most people respond if they were in Nathan's place?

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

Filters