Question 1

_____________ is/are also called unspoken rules of a group that shape behavior and attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) Objectives 
B) Norms 
C) Rules 
D) Policies 
A) Objectives 
B) Norms 
C) Rules 
D) Policies B

Question 2

What are the stages of group development? Briefly give an explanation of each.

Accepted Answer

Stage 1: Forming- The beginning stage,it is also known as the orientation stage and is characterized by a low development level.During the forming stage of group development the management style is autocratic.
Stage 2: Storming: The dissatisfaction stage,is characterized by a moderate development level.Member began to ask questions and work on resolving structure.During the storming stage,the management style is consultative.
Stage 3: Norming: The resolution stage,is characterized by high development.Members learn to work together and often resolve the difference between their initial expectations.During the norming stage the management style is participative.
Stage 4: Performing: The production stage,is characterized by outstanding development.The group works at high levels of satisfaction.Members are open to each other.During the performing stage the management style is empowering.
Stage 5: Termination: Also called the adjourning stage when members experience feelings about leaving the group.Command groups usually do not reach this stage.

Question 3

The ideal team size is from 5-8 people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which type of management style is appropriate during the storming stage?

Accepted Answer

A) participative 
B) consultative 
C) authoritative 
D) autocratic 
A) participative 
B) consultative 
C) authoritative 
D) autocratic

Question 5

Which of the following is a form of group process?

Accepted Answer

A) systems and process 
B) forming 
C) leading 
D) roles 
A) systems and process 
B) forming 
C) leading 
D) roles

Question 6

Two key variables in each stage of group development are competence and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He is part of a group with Shaheena and Eddie.Shaheena takes a more supportive approach,and anything they say or do contributes to sustaining the group process.Shaheena is takingf a _____ role.

Accepted Answer

A) Group performing role 
B) Group maintenance role 
C) Self-interest role 
D) Group task role 
A) Group performing role 
B) Group maintenance role 
C) Self-interest role 
D) Group task role

Question 8

The manager,not the team,takes the team through the stages of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Only functional groups have an indistinguishable organizational context,group structure,and group process that changes over time and change affects group performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He is part of a group with Shaheena and Eddie.Eddie only does and says things that help him out,and not the group.Eddie is displaying what type of role?

Accepted Answer

A) Group performing role 
B) Group maintenance role 
C) Self-interest role 
D) Group task role 
A) Group performing role 
B) Group maintenance role 
C) Self-interest role 
D) Group task role

Question 11

What is the difference between rules and norms?

Accepted Answer

Rules are formally established by manage

Question 12

Which of the following is not a dimension of group structure?

Accepted Answer

A) personality 
B) size 
C) composition 
D) leadership 
A) personality 
B) size 
C) composition 
D) leadership

Question 13

____________ are NOT developed by management or explicitly agreed to by a group;they develop as members interact.

Accepted Answer

A) Rules 
B) Norms 
C) Polices 
D) Objectives 
A) Rules 
B) Norms 
C) Polices 
D) Objectives

Question 14

Group roles is how one interacts with others at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Stage 1 of group development is also known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Change stage 
B) Orientation stage 
C) Dissatisfaction stage 
D) Storming stage 
A) Change stage 
B) Orientation stage 
C) Dissatisfaction stage 
D) Storming stage

Question 16

Eric has a lot of respect,prestige,influence,and power of his group members.This means Eric has a high _______ within his group.
a.Title
b.Role
c.Status

Accepted Answer

The answer of Eric has a lot of respect,prestige,influence,and power...

Question 17

What are the three major roles played in groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Group task roles,group performing roles,and leadership roles 
B) Group performing roles,group maintenance roles,and self-interest roles 
C) Group task roles,group maintenance roles,and self-interest roles 
D) Group performing roles,group maintenance roles,and leadership roles 
A) Group task roles,group performing roles,and leadership roles 
B) Group performing roles,group maintenance roles,and self-interest roles 
C) Group task roles,group maintenance roles,and self-interest roles 
D) Group performing roles,group maintenance roles,and leadership roles

Question 18

Command groups do not usually reach this stage,unless there is some drastic reorganization.What is this stage called?

Accepted Answer

A) adjourning stage 
B) resolution stage 
C) forming stage 
D) consultative stage 
A) adjourning stage 
B) resolution stage 
C) forming stage 
D) consultative stage

Question 19

The ________ stage of group development is also known as the dissatisfaction stage.

Accepted Answer

A) Forming 
B) Norming 
C) Storming 
D) Termination 
A) Forming 
B) Norming 
C) Storming 
D) Termination

Question 20

List and explain why the appropriate management style is associated with the four major stages of group development.

Accepted Answer

Forming/orientation stage the appropriat

_____________ is/are also called unspoken rules of a group that shape behavior and attitudes.

What are the stages of group development? Briefly give an explanation of each.

The ideal team size is from 5-8 people.

Which type of management style is appropriate during the storming stage?

Which of the following is a form of group process?

Two key variables in each stage of group development are competence and commitment.

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He is part of a group with Shaheena and Eddie.Shaheena takes a more supportive approach,and anything they say or do contributes to sustaining the group process.Shaheena is takingf a _____ role.

The manager,not the team,takes the team through the stages of group development.

Only functional groups have an indistinguishable organizational context,group structure,and group process that changes over time and change affects group performance.

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He is part of a group with Shaheena and Eddie.Eddie only does and says things that help him out,and not the group.Eddie is displaying what type of role?

What is the difference between rules and norms?

Which of the following is not a dimension of group structure?

____________ are NOT developed by management or explicitly agreed to by a group;they develop as members interact.

Group roles is how one interacts with others at work.

Stage 1 of group development is also known as the __________.

Eric has a lot of respect,prestige,influence,and power of his group members.This means Eric has a high _______ within his group. a.Title b.Role c.Status

What are the three major roles played in groups?

Command groups do not usually reach this stage,unless there is some drastic reorganization.What is this stage called?

The ________ stage of group development is also known as the dissatisfaction stage.

List and explain why the appropriate management style is associated with the four major stages of group development.

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_____________ is/are also called unspoken rules of a group that shape behavior and attitudes.

What are the stages of group development? Briefly give an explanation of each.

The ideal team size is from 5-8 people.

Which type of management style is appropriate during the storming stage?

Which of the following is a form of group process?

Two key variables in each stage of group development are competence and commitment.

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He is part of a group with Shaheena and Eddie.Shaheena takes a more supportive approach,and anything they say or do contributes to sustaining the group process.Shaheena is takingf a _____ role.

The manager,not the team,takes the team through the stages of group development.

Only functional groups have an indistinguishable organizational context,group structure,and group process that changes over time and change affects group performance.

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He is part of a group with Shaheena and Eddie.Eddie only does and says things that help him out,and not the group.Eddie is displaying what type of role?

What is the difference between rules and norms?

Which of the following is not a dimension of group structure?

____________ are NOT developed by management or explicitly agreed to by a group;they develop as members interact.

Group roles is how one interacts with others at work.

Stage 1 of group development is also known as the __________.

Eric has a lot of respect,prestige,influence,and power of his group members.This means Eric has a high _______ within his group. a.Title b.Role c.Status

What are the three major roles played in groups?

Command groups do not usually reach this stage,unless there is some drastic reorganization.What is this stage called?

The ________ stage of group development is also known as the dissatisfaction stage.

List and explain why the appropriate management style is associated with the four major stages of group development.

Management and Its History

The Environment: Culture,Ethics,and Social Responsibility

Managing Diversity in a Global Environment

Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

Strategic and Operational Planning

Managing Change, innovation, and Entrepreneurship

Organizing and Delegating Work

Human Resources Management

Organizational Behavior: Power, politics, conflict, and Stress

Motivating for High Performance

Leading With Influence

Communication and Information Technology

Managing Control Systems, finances, and People

Operations, Quality, and Productivity

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