Question 1

A team is a special type of a ___________ group.

Accepted Answer

A) task 
B) interest 
C) command 
D) None of the above 
A) task 
B) interest 
C) command 
D) None of the above

Question 2

What are norms? Describe the norms in this school and class.Are any of these norms harmful?

Accepted Answer

Norms are generally agreed-upo

Question 3

Groups can simultaneously occupy more than one stage within the five-stage model of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Reasons groups form include all of the following except ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) proximity 
B) attraction 
C) economics 
D) None of the above 
A) proximity 
B) attraction 
C) economics 
D) None of the above

Question 5

Joe has been promoted to be the supervisor of his former work group where he now has to direct the activities of his friends.This situation is likely to lead to ___________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) person-role 
B) intrarole 
C) interrole 
D) person-organization 
A) person-role 
B) intrarole 
C) interrole 
D) person-organization

Question 6

Describe four of the characteristics that can be used to describe groups.

Accepted Answer

Structure The pattern of relationships a

Question 7

The Ringelmann effect describes the inverse relationship between the size of a group or team and the magnitude of the members' individual contribution to the accomplishment of the task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are considered formal groups except ___________ groups.

Accepted Answer

A) task 
B) interest 
C) command 
D) Both A and B 
A) task 
B) interest 
C) command 
D) Both A and B

Question 9

The punctuated equilibrium model (PEM)presents group development as a three-phase concept with "equilibrium" as the final phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Teams typically increase productivity because they bring together complementary skills that fall into the following categories: ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) technical,problem-solving and interpersonal 
B) technical,functional expertise,and problem-solving 
C) problem-solving,decision-making skills,and interpersonal skills 
D) technical and interpersonal 
A) technical,problem-solving and interpersonal 
B) technical,functional expertise,and problem-solving 
C) problem-solving,decision-making skills,and interpersonal skills 
D) technical and interpersonal

Question 11

The ________ role is the set of behaviors that a person in a position believes he should enact.

Accepted Answer

A) perceived 
B) expected 
C) enacted 
D) true 
A) perceived 
B) expected 
C) enacted 
D) true

Question 12

Jehn's studies found high levels of the social category diversity _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) may lead to major decreases in both group performance and employee morale 
B) been shown to contribute to overall group effectiveness 
C) were associated with higher levels of member morale-satisfaction,intent to remain,commitment,and perceived performance 
D) were necessary for group success 
A) may lead to major decreases in both group performance and employee morale 
B) been shown to contribute to overall group effectiveness 
C) were associated with higher levels of member morale-satisfaction,intent to remain,commitment,and perceived performance 
D) were necessary for group success

Question 13

When forming cross-functional teams,management should be primarily concerned with getting representation from all relevant departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A team is a special type of a ___________ group.

What are norms? Describe the norms in this school and class.Are any of these norms harmful?

Groups can simultaneously occupy more than one stage within the five-stage model of group development.

Reasons groups form include all of the following except ___________.

Joe has been promoted to be the supervisor of his former work group where he now has to direct the activities of his friends.This situation is likely to lead to ___________ conflict.

Describe four of the characteristics that can be used to describe groups.

The Ringelmann effect describes the inverse relationship between the size of a group or team and the magnitude of the members' individual contribution to the accomplishment of the task.

All of the following are considered formal groups except ___________ groups.

The punctuated equilibrium model (PEM)presents group development as a three-phase concept with "equilibrium" as the final phase.

Teams typically increase productivity because they bring together complementary skills that fall into the following categories: ___________.

The ________ role is the set of behaviors that a person in a position believes he should enact.

Jehn's studies found high levels of the social category diversity _______________.

When forming cross-functional teams,management should be primarily concerned with getting representation from all relevant departments.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

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Exam 8: Group and Team Behavior

A team is a special type of a ___________ group.

What are norms? Describe the norms in this school and class.Are any of these norms harmful?

Groups can simultaneously occupy more than one stage within the five-stage model of group development.

Reasons groups form include all of the following except ___________.

Joe has been promoted to be the supervisor of his former work group where he now has to direct the activities of his friends.This situation is likely to lead to ___________ conflict.

Describe four of the characteristics that can be used to describe groups.

The Ringelmann effect describes the inverse relationship between the size of a group or team and the magnitude of the members' individual contribution to the accomplishment of the task.

All of the following are considered formal groups except ___________ groups.

The punctuated equilibrium model (PEM)presents group development as a three-phase concept with "equilibrium" as the final phase.

Teams typically increase productivity because they bring together complementary skills that fall into the following categories: ___________.

The ________ role is the set of behaviors that a person in a position believes he should enact.

Jehn's studies found high levels of the social category diversity _______________.

When forming cross-functional teams,management should be primarily concerned with getting representation from all relevant departments.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

Filters