Exam 13: Groups and Teams: Increasing Cooperation, Reducing Conflict

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Larry proposed the purchase of a new Epson copier to his boss. Amir said that he has always used and liked Xerox copiers, but when he thinks about it later, he realizes he does not really feel strongly about it. Amir should probably adopt a(n) ______ conflict-handling style in this matter.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

A group is staffed with specialists pursuing a common objective.

(True/False)

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Question 22

Paige missed another deadline and her boss Linda is very upset. She will have to explain to the client again why the project is behind. Linda thinks she may say something she'll regret if she talks to Paige about this now, so she decides to wait awhile. Linda is using the ______ conflict-handling style.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 23

A leader should begin a newly formed group with rituals.

(True/False)

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Question 24

Which of the following is an advantage of smaller groups?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

Both teams and individuals benefit from specific, measurable performance goals with continual feedback to tell individuals and team members how well they are doing.

(True/False)

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Question 26

Which of the following is a manifestation of excessive conflict in the workplace?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 27

A data processing group is an example of a(n) _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 28

Workplace performance is maximized when _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 29

List the four devices for stimulating constructive conflict.

(Essay)

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Question 30

In managing virtual workers, a manager should _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

An advice team, such as an advisory council or an employee involvement group, is created to broaden the information base for managerial decisions.

(True/False)

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Question 32

Small teams are more likely than large ones to be more tolerant of autocratic leadership.

(True/False)

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Question 33

An example of a maintenance role is an initiator, someone who suggests new goals or ideas.

(True/False)

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Question 34

The principal casualty of groupthink is the reduction in alternative ideas.

(True/False)

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Question 35

There is no need for virtual workers to meet regularly.

(True/False)

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Question 36

When resources are scarce, conflict is less likely.

(True/False)

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Question 37

The principal by-product of the norming stage of team development is _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

A team composed of people from different departments who are pursuing a common objective is called a _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 39

More than 75% of the top 1,000 U.S. companies use some form of self-managed work teams.

(True/False)

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Larry proposed the purchase of a new Epson copier to his boss. Amir said that he has always used and liked Xerox copiers, but when he thinks about it later, he realizes he does not really feel strongly about it. Amir should probably adopt a(n) ______ conflict-handling style in this matter.

A group is staffed with specialists pursuing a common objective.

A leader should begin a newly formed group with rituals.

Which of the following is an advantage of smaller groups?

Both teams and individuals benefit from specific, measurable performance goals with continual feedback to tell individuals and team members how well they are doing.

Which of the following is a manifestation of excessive conflict in the workplace?

A data processing group is an example of a(n) _____.

Workplace performance is maximized when _____.

List the four devices for stimulating constructive conflict.

In managing virtual workers, a manager should _____.

An advice team, such as an advisory council or an employee involvement group, is created to broaden the information base for managerial decisions.

Small teams are more likely than large ones to be more tolerant of autocratic leadership.

An example of a maintenance role is an initiator, someone who suggests new goals or ideas.

The principal casualty of groupthink is the reduction in alternative ideas.

There is no need for virtual workers to meet regularly.

When resources are scarce, conflict is less likely.

The principal by-product of the norming stage of team development is _____.

A team composed of people from different departments who are pursuing a common objective is called a _____.

More than 75% of the top 1,000 U.S. companies use some form of self-managed work teams.

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