Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an individual function of a formal group?

Accepted Answer

A) Give individuals an opportunity to test and share their perceptions of social reality 
B) Provide a problem-solving mechanism for complex problems 
C) Generate new or creative ideas and solutions 
D) Accomplish complex, interdependent tasks 
E) Implement complex decisions 
A) Give individuals an opportunity to test and share their perceptions of social reality 
B) Provide a problem-solving mechanism for complex problems 
C) Generate new or creative ideas and solutions 
D) Accomplish complex, interdependent tasks 
E) Implement complex decisions

Question 2

The tendency for individual effort to decline as group size increases is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the Asch effect 
B) role overload 
C) role conflict 
D) groupthink 
E) social loafing 
A) the Asch effect 
B) role overload 
C) role conflict 
D) groupthink 
E) social loafing

Question 3

A group member who says, "Let's stop wasting time and get down to business. How do we solve this problem?" is performing a task role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A group member who says _____ is performing a task role.

Accepted Answer

A) "Let's focus on the main goal here. What are we trying to accomplish?" 
B) "Let's hear from those who oppose this plan." 
C) "You two agree more than you realize." 
D) "Bill, we haven't heard from you yet. What do you think?" 
E) "Karen, you make a very good point." 
A) "Let's focus on the main goal here. What are we trying to accomplish?" 
B) "Let's hear from those who oppose this plan." 
C) "You two agree more than you realize." 
D) "Bill, we haven't heard from you yet. What do you think?" 
E) "Karen, you make a very good point."

Question 5

Which of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced group cohesiveness 
B) Unanimity among group members 
C) Effective decision making 
D) Inherent morality 
E) Unhindered self-expression 
A) Reduced group cohesiveness 
B) Unanimity among group members 
C) Effective decision making 
D) Inherent morality 
E) Unhindered self-expression

Question 6

Interpersonal feedback remains constant during the group development process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Nonconformists experience criticism and even ostracism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The last stage in Tuckman's five-stage theory of group development is called "performing."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the group decay process, the _____ stage occurs when an undercurrent of discontent slowly comes to the surface and individual resistance increases while cohesiveness declines.

Accepted Answer

A) de-storming 
B) norming 
C) de-forming 
D) de-adjourning 
E) de-norming 
A) de-storming 
B) norming 
C) de-forming 
D) de-adjourning 
E) de-norming

Question 10

According to Tuckman's five-stage theory of group development, the _____ stage is when activity is focused on solving task problems.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A _____ leadership style is most beneficial in a group's early history.

Accepted Answer

A) decentralized and participative 
B) supportive and democratic 
C) directive and structured 
D) process-oriented and passive 
E) compliant and unstructured 
A) decentralized and participative 
B) supportive and democratic 
C) directive and structured 
D) process-oriented and passive 
E) compliant and unstructured

Question 12

Odd-numbered groups are recommended if an issue is to be settled by a majority vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Socializing and training newcomers is an individual function of formal groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People in collectivist cultures tend to have higher role ambiguity than people in individualistic cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Asch effect refers to the distortion of individual judgment by a unanimous but incorrect opposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Norms tend to be enforced by group members when they help individuals avoid embarrassing situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to research, which of the following statements about group processes is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Role conflict tends to facilitates group development. 
B) The credibility of peer feedback typically decreases as the group develops through successive stages. 
C) Interpersonal feedback typically decreases as the group develops through successive stages. 
D) A participative leadership style is most effective early in group development. 
E) Uncertainty about group deadlines tends to disrupt group development. 
A) Role conflict tends to facilitates group development. 
B) The credibility of peer feedback typically decreases as the group develops through successive stages. 
C) Interpersonal feedback typically decreases as the group develops through successive stages. 
D) A participative leadership style is most effective early in group development. 
E) Uncertainty about group deadlines tends to disrupt group development.

Question 18

Norms develop from critical events in the group's history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Individual goals are one of the sociological criteria of a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tracy has been part of a work group for some weeks now. She has slowly become well-acquainted with the other members and even made some new friends. Although in the beginning there were a few arguments and fights, they were resolved with time and Tracy feels a definite sense of team spirit that gets her excited about work. According to Tuckman's five-stage model of group development, which of the following stages is Tracy's group experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) Norming 
B) Storming 
C) Performing 
D) Adjourning 
E) Forming 
A) Norming 
B) Storming 
C) Performing 
D) Adjourning 
E) Forming

Which of the following is an example of an individual function of a formal group?

The tendency for individual effort to decline as group size increases is referred to as _____.

A group member who says, "Let's stop wasting time and get down to business. How do we solve this problem?" is performing a task role.

A group member who says _____ is performing a task role.

Which of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

Interpersonal feedback remains constant during the group development process.

Nonconformists experience criticism and even ostracism.

The last stage in Tuckman's five-stage theory of group development is called "performing."

According to the group decay process, the _____ stage occurs when an undercurrent of discontent slowly comes to the surface and individual resistance increases while cohesiveness declines.

According to Tuckman's five-stage theory of group development, the _____ stage is when activity is focused on solving task problems.

A _____ leadership style is most beneficial in a group's early history.

Odd-numbered groups are recommended if an issue is to be settled by a majority vote.

Socializing and training newcomers is an individual function of formal groups.

People in collectivist cultures tend to have higher role ambiguity than people in individualistic cultures.

The Asch effect refers to the distortion of individual judgment by a unanimous but incorrect opposition.

Norms tend to be enforced by group members when they help individuals avoid embarrassing situations.

According to research, which of the following statements about group processes is true?

Norms develop from critical events in the group's history.

Individual goals are one of the sociological criteria of a group.

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Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

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Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

Improving Job Performance With Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

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Communicating in the Digital Age

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Leadership

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Exam 10: Group Dynamics

Which of the following is an example of an individual function of a formal group?

The tendency for individual effort to decline as group size increases is referred to as _____.

A group member who says, "Let's stop wasting time and get down to business. How do we solve this problem?" is performing a task role.

A group member who says _____ is performing a task role.

Which of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

Interpersonal feedback remains constant during the group development process.

Nonconformists experience criticism and even ostracism.

The last stage in Tuckman's five-stage theory of group development is called "performing."

According to the group decay process, the _____ stage occurs when an undercurrent of discontent slowly comes to the surface and individual resistance increases while cohesiveness declines.

According to Tuckman's five-stage theory of group development, the _____ stage is when activity is focused on solving task problems.

A _____ leadership style is most beneficial in a group's early history.

Odd-numbered groups are recommended if an issue is to be settled by a majority vote.

Socializing and training newcomers is an individual function of formal groups.

People in collectivist cultures tend to have higher role ambiguity than people in individualistic cultures.

The Asch effect refers to the distortion of individual judgment by a unanimous but incorrect opposition.

Norms tend to be enforced by group members when they help individuals avoid embarrassing situations.

According to research, which of the following statements about group processes is true?

Norms develop from critical events in the group's history.

Individual goals are one of the sociological criteria of a group.

Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct

Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employees Potential

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

International OB: Managing Across Cultures

Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

Improving Job Performance With Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Individual and Group Decision Making

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

Leadership

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

Filters