Exam 11: Team Dynamics, Creativity and Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Which of the following stages of group development is characterized by moderate development level, lower commitment, and some competence?

The devil's advocate technique requires the individual to explain and defend his or her position before the group.

What is team dynamics? Describe its components.

"Looking at the work pressure we are subjected to, I think we need to get a few extra pairs of hands." Which of the following components of group dynamics does this statement represent?

_____ develop spontaneously when members get together voluntarily because of similar interests.

The group's maintenance roles are the things group members do and say that directly aid in the accomplishment of its objectives.

In time-sensitive countries, decisions are more _____.

Which of the following supervisory styles is used during the resolution stage of group development?

The standing committee is a formal, temporary team that discontinues when its purpose is accomplished.

For Work Applications 11-1 through 11-8, recall a specific group to which you belong or have belonged. If you will be doing Skill-Building Exercise 11-1, do not use your class group for this specific group now. Does the group agree on, and are members committed to, clear objectives? Explain your answer.

_____ focuses on coming up with novel ideas rather than a quantity of ideas.

Norms are shared expectations of how group members will fulfill the requirements of their position.

_____ are shared expectations of how group members will fulfill the requirements of their position.

Describe the three decision-making styles.

The leader of a labor union needs to put together a charter of demands for the upcoming union-management negotiations through a structured voting method. Which of the following techniques should he use to generate alternative solutions?

_____ roles are the things group members do and say to meet their own needs or objectives at the expense of the team.

_____ roles are the things group members do and say to develop and sustain group dynamics.

How large is the group? Is the size appropriate? Explain.

"Joseph's team is having problems getting along. The team members doubt the productivity of the group. Although they have some competence, they aren't too happy with the group and like to complain." Which of the following stages of development is this group in?

What is the difference between a rule and a norm? Do norms help or hurt groups? Is it ethical to make group members comply with group norms? Can groups stop having norms?