Question 1

____________ is/are a function of organizational context, group structure, group process, and group development stage.

Accepted Answer

A) Group composition 
B) Group performance 
C) Group roles 
D) Status 
A) Group composition 
B) Group performance 
C) Group roles 
D) Status

Question 2

During meetings, Tomas has a habit of disagreeing with any point someone is trying to make.It seems clear that Tomas enjoys being the center of attention during these disputes and that he's only objecting so that the attention turns to him.Tomas appears to be a(n) __________ in terms of the types of problem members in a meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) bored member 
B) arguer 
C) silent type 
D) wanderer 
A) bored member 
B) arguer 
C) silent type 
D) wanderer

Question 3

List the characteristics of organizational context, group structure, group process, and group development.

Accepted Answer

Organizational context: environment, mis

Question 4

When you help the team set the standards and develop positive norms as you transition from being a group into a team, you are ______.

Accepted Answer

A) planning 
B) controlling 
C) leading 
D) organizing and staffing 
A) planning 
B) controlling 
C) leading 
D) organizing and staffing

Question 5

Group managers are also called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) group leaders 
B) directive leaders 
C) empowering leaders 
D) designated leaders 
A) group leaders 
B) directive leaders 
C) empowering leaders 
D) designated leaders

Question 6

Group performance is based on _____ major factors.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) five 
C) six 
D) four 
A) two 
B) five 
C) six 
D) four

Question 7

Employees help the team and organization through _______-the expression of constructive opinions, concerns, or ideas about work-related issues.

Accepted Answer

A) objections 
B) voice 
C) attitude 
D) emotes 
A) objections 
B) voice 
C) attitude 
D) emotes

Question 8

Which of the following is not a group type?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal 
B) Functional 
C) Cohesive 
D) Command 
A) Formal 
B) Functional 
C) Cohesive 
D) Command

Question 9

Which of the following is not a form of organizational context?

Accepted Answer

A) Environment 
B) Mission 
C) Size 
D) Culture 
A) Environment 
B) Mission 
C) Size 
D) Culture

Question 10

Ricardo has just been hired by the convenience store near his campus.As a result, he is now a member of a __________.

Accepted Answer

A) cross-functional group 
B) informal group 
C) task group 
D) command group 
A) cross-functional group 
B) informal group 
C) task group 
D) command group

Question 11

Which management style is appropriate during the forming stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Participative 
B) Consultative 
C) Autocratic 
D) Empowerment 
A) Participative 
B) Consultative 
C) Autocratic 
D) Empowerment

Question 12

Gavin is choosing the members of his new project team with close attention to the mix of the selected members' skills and abilities.Gavin is focusing on the group's __________.

Accepted Answer

A) type 
B) structure 
C) composition 
D) roles 
A) type 
B) structure 
C) composition 
D) roles

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) Norms 
B) Size 
C) Composition 
D) Leadership 
A) Norms 
B) Size 
C) Composition 
D) Leadership

Question 14

Clark created a group as part of the organization's structure.This type of group is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) cross-functional 
C) informal 
D) formal 
A) functional 
B) cross-functional 
C) informal 
D) formal

Question 15

Describe the three primary group roles.

Accepted Answer

The three primary group roles are group

Question 16

A ______ has two or more members, with a clear leader, who perform independent jobs with individual accountability, evaluation, and rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) Team 
B) Group 
C) Committee 
D) Department 
A) Team 
B) Group 
C) Committee 
D) Department

Question 17

In terms of team rewards and recognition, skill-based pay works well with __________.

Accepted Answer

A) self-managed teams performing complex tasks 
B) management-directed teams performing complex tasks 
C) self-managed teams performing simple tasks 
D) management-directed teams performing simple tasks 
A) self-managed teams performing complex tasks 
B) management-directed teams performing complex tasks 
C) self-managed teams performing simple tasks 
D) management-directed teams performing simple tasks

Question 18

What are the three major roles played in groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Task roles, job roles, and leadership roles 
B) Job roles, maintenance roles, and self-interest roles 
C) Task roles, maintenance roles, and self-interest roles 
D) Job roles, maintenance roles, and leadership roles 
A) Task roles, job roles, and leadership roles 
B) Job roles, maintenance roles, and self-interest roles 
C) Task roles, maintenance roles, and self-interest roles 
D) Job roles, maintenance roles, and leadership roles

Question 19

What stage of development is characterized by a low development level?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

In terms of team rewards and recognition, nonfinancial rewards work well in any team, provided the team progresses to the __________ stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) storming 
B) performing 
C) norming 
D) terminating 
A) storming 
B) performing 
C) norming 
D) terminating

____________ is/are a function of organizational context, group structure, group process, and group development stage.

List the characteristics of organizational context, group structure, group process, and group development.

When you help the team set the standards and develop positive norms as you transition from being a group into a team, you are ______.

Group managers are also called __________.

Group performance is based on _____ major factors.

Employees help the team and organization through _______-the expression of constructive opinions, concerns, or ideas about work-related issues.

Which of the following is not a group type?

Which of the following is not a form of organizational context?

Ricardo has just been hired by the convenience store near his campus.As a result, he is now a member of a __________.

Which management style is appropriate during the forming stage?

Gavin is choosing the members of his new project team with close attention to the mix of the selected members' skills and abilities.Gavin is focusing on the group's __________.

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

Clark created a group as part of the organization's structure.This type of group is known as __________.

Describe the three primary group roles.

A ______ has two or more members, with a clear leader, who perform independent jobs with individual accountability, evaluation, and rewards.

In terms of team rewards and recognition, skill-based pay works well with __________.

What are the three major roles played in groups?

What stage of development is characterized by a low development level?

In terms of team rewards and recognition, nonfinancial rewards work well in any team, provided the team progresses to the __________ stage 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

Filters

Exam 8: Managing Team Work

____________ is/are a function of organizational context, group structure, group process, and group development stage.

List the characteristics of organizational context, group structure, group process, and group development.

When you help the team set the standards and develop positive norms as you transition from being a group into a team, you are ______.

Group managers are also called __________.

Group performance is based on _____ major factors.

Employees help the team and organization through _______-the expression of constructive opinions, concerns, or ideas about work-related issues.

Which of the following is not a group type?

Which of the following is not a form of organizational context?

Ricardo has just been hired by the convenience store near his campus.As a result, he is now a member of a __________.

Which management style is appropriate during the forming stage?

Gavin is choosing the members of his new project team with close attention to the mix of the selected members' skills and abilities.Gavin is focusing on the group's __________.

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

Clark created a group as part of the organization's structure.This type of group is known as __________.

Describe the three primary group roles.

A ______ has two or more members, with a clear leader, who perform independent jobs with individual accountability, evaluation, and rewards.

In terms of team rewards and recognition, skill-based pay works well with __________.

What are the three major roles played in groups?

What stage of development is characterized by a low development level?

In terms of team rewards and recognition, nonfinancial rewards work well in any team, provided the team progresses to the __________ stage 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

Filters