Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project teams 
B)  Cross-functional teams 
C)  Virtual teams 
D)  Imaginary teams 
A)  Project teams 
B)  Cross-functional teams 
C)  Virtual teams 
D)  Imaginary teams D

Question 2

Which of the following types of teams sets the course for the organization,but it rarely is involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Self-directed work teams 
C)  Top management teams 
D)  Process-improvement teams 
A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Self-directed work teams 
C)  Top management teams 
D)  Process-improvement teams C

Question 3

A group with members whose personality types differ dramatically are likely to have more trouble with problem solving because they will have trouble looking at different sides of a particular issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

It is crucial to the success of teams that team members respect and trust each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Training of team members should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Action skills 
B)  Mathematic skills 
C)  Public speaking skills 
D)  Reading skills 
A)  Action skills 
B)  Mathematic skills 
C)  Public speaking skills 
D)  Reading skills

Question 6

Jamal encourages risk taking and is appreciated for his or her candor and openness.He is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenger 
B)  Communicator 
C)  Collaborator 
D)  Contributor 
A)  Challenger 
B)  Communicator 
C)  Collaborator 
D)  Contributor

Question 7

Some of the more effective team building occurs on an informal basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A potential cause for team conflict may be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality differences 
B)  Overly emotional team members 
C)  Both A & B 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Personality differences 
B)  Overly emotional team members 
C)  Both A & B 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following researchers outlined procedures for using groups successfully to introduce changes at both the individual and organizational levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  McGrath and Altman 
B)  Schein and Bennis 
C)  Elton and Mayo 
D)  Hawthorne and Elkins 
A)  McGrath and Altman 
B)  Schein and Bennis 
C)  Elton and Mayo 
D)  Hawthorne and Elkins

Question 10

Which of the following is not a stage in the development of teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Performing 
D)  Reforming 
A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Performing 
D)  Reforming

Question 11

Compare and contrast groups and teams.How are they similar? How do they differ?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

According to Parker (1990),there are four primary styles of team players.Define each of the styles and discuss the different ways each style contributes to the team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Parker (1990),there are four primary...

Question 13

Which of the following types of teams serves the purpose of breaking down the barriers that exist in a hierarchical organization with a long history of division of labor and division of tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Self-directed work teams 
C)  Top management teams 
D)  Virtual teams 
A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Self-directed work teams 
C)  Top management teams 
D)  Virtual teams

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teams are intact social systems 
B)  Teams operate in an organizational context 
C)  Teams produce some outcomes for which members have collective responsibility 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Teams are intact social systems 
B)  Teams operate in an organizational context 
C)  Teams produce some outcomes for which members have collective responsibility 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

External dimensions include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical ability 
B)  Religion 
C)  Age 
D)  Seniority 
A)  Physical ability 
B)  Religion 
C)  Age 
D)  Seniority

Question 16

Leaders lose power in the transition to teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

High performing teams are known for conflict avoidance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Emotional intelligence has been found to be an important factor in predicting team performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A task-oriented member who enjoys providing the team with good technical information and data is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Collaborator 
B)  Communicator 
C)  Contributor 
D)  Challenger 
A)  Collaborator 
B)  Communicator 
C)  Contributor 
D)  Challenger

Question 20

Once the process is clearly defined,it should be the responsibility of the team to control the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT a type of team?

Which of the following types of teams sets the course for the organization,but it rarely is involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization?

A group with members whose personality types differ dramatically are likely to have more trouble with problem solving because they will have trouble looking at different sides of a particular issue.

It is crucial to the success of teams that team members respect and trust each other.

Training of team members should include:

Jamal encourages risk taking and is appreciated for his or her candor and openness.He is most likely a:

Some of the more effective team building occurs on an informal basis.

A potential cause for team conflict may be:

Which of the following researchers outlined procedures for using groups successfully to introduce changes at both the individual and organizational levels?

Which of the following is not a stage in the development of teams?

Compare and contrast groups and teams.How are they similar? How do they differ?

According to Parker (1990),there are four primary styles of team players.Define each of the styles and discuss the different ways each style contributes to the team.

Which of the following types of teams serves the purpose of breaking down the barriers that exist in a hierarchical organization with a long history of division of labor and division of tasks?

Which of the following is a characteristic of teams?

External dimensions include:

Leaders lose power in the transition to teams.

High performing teams are known for conflict avoidance.

Emotional intelligence has been found to be an important factor in predicting team performance.

A task-oriented member who enjoys providing the team with good technical information and data is known as a:

Once the process is clearly defined,it should be the responsibility of the team to control the process.

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Decision Making

Motivation and Engagement

Leadership in Public Organizations

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

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Exam 10: Working in Groups and Teams

Which of the following is NOT a type of team?

Which of the following types of teams sets the course for the organization,but it rarely is involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization?

A group with members whose personality types differ dramatically are likely to have more trouble with problem solving because they will have trouble looking at different sides of a particular issue.

It is crucial to the success of teams that team members respect and trust each other.

Training of team members should include:

Jamal encourages risk taking and is appreciated for his or her candor and openness.He is most likely a:

Some of the more effective team building occurs on an informal basis.

A potential cause for team conflict may be:

Which of the following researchers outlined procedures for using groups successfully to introduce changes at both the individual and organizational levels?

Which of the following is not a stage in the development of teams?

Compare and contrast groups and teams.How are they similar? How do they differ?

According to Parker (1990),there are four primary styles of team players.Define each of the styles and discuss the different ways each style contributes to the team.

Which of the following types of teams serves the purpose of breaking down the barriers that exist in a hierarchical organization with a long history of division of labor and division of tasks?

Which of the following is a characteristic of teams?

External dimensions include:

Leaders lose power in the transition to teams.

High performing teams are known for conflict avoidance.

Emotional intelligence has been found to be an important factor in predicting team performance.

A task-oriented member who enjoys providing the team with good technical information and data is known as a:

Once the process is clearly defined,it should be the responsibility of the team to control the process.

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Decision Making

Motivation and Engagement

Leadership in Public Organizations

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters