Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to be categorized as a management team?

Accepted Answer

A)  A team that oversees the functioning of all the teams in an organization and coordinates activities among teams 
B)  A team comprising interior designers, architects, and builders involved in designing and creating the layout of a new hotel 
C)  A quality control team at a factory that oversees the quality of products and recommends changes in production techniques 
D)  A band traveling around the country playing shows at different venues for six months 
E)  A group of four workers making a specific part on the production line of an automobile factory 
A)  A team that oversees the functioning of all the teams in an organization and coordinates activities among teams 
B)  A team comprising interior designers, architects, and builders involved in designing and creating the layout of a new hotel 
C)  A quality control team at a factory that oversees the quality of products and recommends changes in production techniques 
D)  A band traveling around the country playing shows at different venues for six months 
E)  A group of four workers making a specific part on the production line of an automobile factory

Question 2

One way to create high levels of goal interdependence is to ensure that the team has a formalized mission statement that members buy into.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Low outcome interdependence promotes higher levels of cooperation because members understand that they share the same fate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In tasks with an objectively verifiable best solution, the member who possesses the highest level of the ability relevant to the task will have the most influence on the effectiveness of the team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The likelihood that the team can work together effectively into the future is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  team viability. 
B)  surface-level diversity. 
C)  team development. 
D)  deep-level diversity. 
E)  team integration. 
A)  team viability. 
B)  surface-level diversity. 
C)  team development. 
D)  deep-level diversity. 
E)  team integration.

Question 6

A team consists of two or more people who work independently over some time period to accomplish common goals related to some task-oriented purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the group development pattern known as punctuated equilibrium?

Accepted Answer

A)  A team transitions directly from the storming stage to the adjourning stage as it is suddenly shut down. 
B)  At the midpoint of the project, members realize that their behavior pattern must change in order to complete the project on time. 
C)  Members of teams with a limited life span undergo a feeling of depression and anxiety when the time comes for the group to disband. 
D)  A team skips the initial stages of forming and storming and begins directly at the performing stage of development. 
E)  The attitudes and behaviors of members of a team do not change for as long as the team is in existence. 
A)  A team transitions directly from the storming stage to the adjourning stage as it is suddenly shut down. 
B)  At the midpoint of the project, members realize that their behavior pattern must change in order to complete the project on time. 
C)  Members of teams with a limited life span undergo a feeling of depression and anxiety when the time comes for the group to disband. 
D)  A team skips the initial stages of forming and storming and begins directly at the performing stage of development. 
E)  The attitudes and behaviors of members of a team do not change for as long as the team is in existence.

Question 8

Tom, Dan, and Philip work in different teams at Springfield Automobiles. Tom's team ensures that all the raw materials, machinery, tools, and other production equipment are available for the employees around the clock. Any procurement needs have to be addressed to Tom, who also takes part in high-level decisions regarding the number of units to be produced, exported, and so on. Dan works as part of a team of eight members who concentrate on the day-to-day production; they also ensure the quality checks are done and inspect each other's work. Philip is the operations manager, who works for five hours in the production department and then spends the rest of his time assisting management as an internal consultant on manufacturing issues. His input is crucial in improving the production process. Philip is part of the _____ team.

Accepted Answer

A)  work 
B)  management 
C)  parallel 
D)  action 
E)  project 
A)  work 
B)  management 
C)  parallel 
D)  action 
E)  project

Question 9

Member 1 → Member 2 → Member 3 → Member 4 → Output Which type of interdependence is represented by this diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pooled 
B)  Reciprocal 
C)  Response 
D)  Comprehensive 
E)  Sequential 
A)  Pooled 
B)  Reciprocal 
C)  Response 
D)  Comprehensive 
E)  Sequential

Question 10

Individualistic role behaviors:

Accepted Answer

A)  directly facilitate the accomplishment of team tasks. 
B)  focus on activities that benefit the team as a whole rather than the separate team members. 
C)  include the roles of harmonizer and the encourager. 
D)  foster negative feelings among team members and hinder a team's ability to perform effectively. 
E)  are particularly important in team contexts in which decisions are "high stakes" in nature. 
A)  directly facilitate the accomplishment of team tasks. 
B)  focus on activities that benefit the team as a whole rather than the separate team members. 
C)  include the roles of harmonizer and the encourager. 
D)  foster negative feelings among team members and hinder a team's ability to perform effectively. 
E)  are particularly important in team contexts in which decisions are "high stakes" in nature.

Question 11

Which of the following is a team task role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourager 
B)  Blocker 
C)  Energizer 
D)  Follower 
E)  Compromiser 
A)  Encourager 
B)  Blocker 
C)  Energizer 
D)  Follower 
E)  Compromiser

Question 12

In the FIFA World Cup soccer matches, the Golden Shoe award is given to the top goal scorer, without regard to the performance of the player's team. The award could go to a player whose team doesn't even reach the finals. This award is an example of _____ interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A)  high task 
B)  low goal 
C)  low task 
D)  low outcome 
E)  high outcome 
A)  high task 
B)  low goal 
C)  low task 
D)  low outcome 
E)  high outcome

Question 13

Which of the following observations about member conscientiousness is True?

Accepted Answer

A)  A team member with low conscientiousness tends to be dependable and works hard to achieve team goals. 
B)  Correcting a team member who has high conscientiousness will result in interpersonal conflicts. 
C)  A team member with low conscientiousness will have a positive effect on other team members. 
D)  A team member who has low conscientiousness helps other team members to accomplish work responsibilities. 
E)  A team with high conscientiousness will be more productive than a team with even one member with low conscientiousness. 
A)  A team member with low conscientiousness tends to be dependable and works hard to achieve team goals. 
B)  Correcting a team member who has high conscientiousness will result in interpersonal conflicts. 
C)  A team member with low conscientiousness will have a positive effect on other team members. 
D)  A team member who has low conscientiousness helps other team members to accomplish work responsibilities. 
E)  A team with high conscientiousness will be more productive than a team with even one member with low conscientiousness.

Question 14

Tom, Dan, and Philip work in different teams at Springfield Automobiles. Tom's team ensures that all the raw materials, machinery, tools, and other production equipment are available for the employees around the clock. Any procurement needs have to be addressed to Tom, who also takes part in high-level decisions regarding the number of units to be produced, exported, and so on. Dan works as part of a team of eight members who concentrate on the day-to-day production; they also ensure the quality checks are done and inspect each other's work. Philip is the operations manager, who works for five hours in the production department and then spends the rest of his time assisting management as an internal consultant on manufacturing issues. His input is crucial in improving the production process. Tom is part of a(n) _____ team.

Accepted Answer

A)  work 
B)  management 
C)  parallel 
D)  action 
E)  project 
A)  work 
B)  management 
C)  parallel 
D)  action 
E)  project

Question 15

A team was formed to coordinate the impending ISO accreditation process for a company over a period of six months. The team members are drawn from various departments. Which of the following types of teams does this most signify?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel teams 
B)  Management teams 
C)  Work teams 
D)  Action teams 
E)  Project teams 
A)  Parallel teams 
B)  Management teams 
C)  Work teams 
D)  Action teams 
E)  Project teams

Question 16

Differentiate between surface-level diversity and deep-level diversity.

Accepted Answer

Surface-level diversity refers to divers

Question 17

In the _____ stage of team development, members come to realize that they need to work together to accomplish team goals, and consequently, they begin to cooperate with one another.

Accepted Answer

A)  performing 
B)  forming 
C)  storming 
D)  norming 
E)  projecting 
A)  performing 
B)  forming 
C)  storming 
D)  norming 
E)  projecting

Question 18

Define task interdependence. Briefly describe the four primary types of task interdependence.

Accepted Answer

Task interdependence refers to the degre

Question 19

Action teams:

Accepted Answer

A)  generally have tasks that are quite simple. 
B)  are formed to take on "one-time" tasks. 
C)  perform tasks that are normally limited in duration. 
D)  invariably have low member involvement. 
E)  help the organization achieve its long-term goals. 
A)  generally have tasks that are quite simple. 
B)  are formed to take on "one-time" tasks. 
C)  perform tasks that are normally limited in duration. 
D)  invariably have low member involvement. 
E)  help the organization achieve its long-term goals.

Question 20

The highest level of interaction and coordination among members is required in _____ interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A)  comprehensive 
B)  sequential 
C)  pooled 
D)  reciprocal 
E)  linear 
A)  comprehensive 
B)  sequential 
C)  pooled 
D)  reciprocal 
E)  linear

Which of the following is most likely to be categorized as a management team?

One way to create high levels of goal interdependence is to ensure that the team has a formalized mission statement that members buy into.

Low outcome interdependence promotes higher levels of cooperation because members understand that they share the same fate.

In tasks with an objectively verifiable best solution, the member who possesses the highest level of the ability relevant to the task will have the most influence on the effectiveness of the team.

The likelihood that the team can work together effectively into the future is called:

A team consists of two or more people who work independently over some time period to accomplish common goals related to some task-oriented purpose.

Which of the following best describes the group development pattern known as punctuated equilibrium?

Member 1 → Member 2 → Member 3 → Member 4 → Output Which type of interdependence is represented by this diagram?

Individualistic role behaviors:

Which of the following is a team task role?

In the FIFA World Cup soccer matches, the Golden Shoe award is given to the top goal scorer, without regard to the performance of the player's team. The award could go to a player whose team doesn't even reach the finals. This award is an example of _____ interdependence.

Which of the following observations about member conscientiousness is True?

A team was formed to coordinate the impending ISO accreditation process for a company over a period of six months. The team members are drawn from various departments. Which of the following types of teams does this most signify?

Differentiate between surface-level diversity and deep-level diversity.

In the _____ stage of team development, members come to realize that they need to work together to accomplish team goals, and consequently, they begin to cooperate with one another.

Define task interdependence. Briefly describe the four primary types of task interdependence.

Action teams:

The highest level of interaction and coordination among members is required in _____ interdependence.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Job Performance

Organizational Commitment

Job Satisfaction

Stress

Motivation

Trust, Justice, and Ethics

Learning and Decision Making

Personality and Cultural Values

Ability

Teams: Processes and Communication

Leadership: Power and Negotiation

Leadership: Styles and Behaviors

Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Filters

Exam 11: Teams: Characteristics and Diversity

Which of the following is most likely to be categorized as a management team?

One way to create high levels of goal interdependence is to ensure that the team has a formalized mission statement that members buy into.

Low outcome interdependence promotes higher levels of cooperation because members understand that they share the same fate.

In tasks with an objectively verifiable best solution, the member who possesses the highest level of the ability relevant to the task will have the most influence on the effectiveness of the team.

The likelihood that the team can work together effectively into the future is called:

A team consists of two or more people who work independently over some time period to accomplish common goals related to some task-oriented purpose.

Which of the following best describes the group development pattern known as punctuated equilibrium?

Member 1 → Member 2 → Member 3 → Member 4 → Output Which type of interdependence is represented by this diagram?

Individualistic role behaviors:

Which of the following is a team task role?

In the FIFA World Cup soccer matches, the Golden Shoe award is given to the top goal scorer, without regard to the performance of the player's team. The award could go to a player whose team doesn't even reach the finals. This award is an example of _____ interdependence.

Which of the following observations about member conscientiousness is True?

A team was formed to coordinate the impending ISO accreditation process for a company over a period of six months. The team members are drawn from various departments. Which of the following types of teams does this most signify?

Differentiate between surface-level diversity and deep-level diversity.

In the _____ stage of team development, members come to realize that they need to work together to accomplish team goals, and consequently, they begin to cooperate with one another.

Define task interdependence. Briefly describe the four primary types of task interdependence.

Action teams:

The highest level of interaction and coordination among members is required in _____ interdependence.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Job Performance

Organizational Commitment

Job Satisfaction

Stress

Motivation

Trust, Justice, and Ethics

Learning and Decision Making

Personality and Cultural Values

Ability

Teams: Processes and Communication

Leadership: Power and Negotiation

Leadership: Styles and Behaviors

Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Filters