Question 1

The basis of an informal group is friendship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Distinguish between roles and norms. Why do norms exist in organizations?

Accepted Answer

Roles are sets of behaviors that others

Question 3

One way to prevent groupthink is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) assign only challenging and important tasks to groups 
B) assign each member of the group the role of critical evaluator 
C) stifle the objections and doubts of group members 
D) stick to the consensus once it is reached 
E) encourage higher group cohesiveness 
A) assign only challenging and important tasks to groups 
B) assign each member of the group the role of critical evaluator 
C) stifle the objections and doubts of group members 
D) stick to the consensus once it is reached 
E) encourage higher group cohesiveness

Question 4

_____, defined as the "we feeling" that binds members of a group together, is the principal by-product of the "norming" stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) The Asch effect 
B) Social loafing 
C) Groupthink 
D) Social pressure 
E) Group cohesiveness 
A) The Asch effect 
B) Social loafing 
C) Groupthink 
D) Social pressure 
E) Group cohesiveness

Question 5

Sexual bribery is an example of sexual coercion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tara, who is in charge of handing out pertinent materials and arranging seats during group meetings, is performing a procedural technician task role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Role _____ occurs when the role sender's expectations exceed the abilities of the focal person.

Accepted Answer

A) overload 
B) clash 
C) conflict 
D) ambiguity 
E) avoidance 
A) overload 
B) clash 
C) conflict 
D) ambiguity 
E) avoidance

Question 8

According to Tuckman's five-stage theory of group development, members tend to be uncertain and anxious about their roles, who is in charge and the group's goals in the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The difference between the Asch effect and groupthink is that victims of groupthink are strangers to each other while Asch's subjects are a friendly and tight-knit group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As a group proceeds through the development process:

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of interpersonal typically feedback decreases. 
B) the amount of positive feedback usually does not change. 
C) the amount of negative feedback generally remains constant. 
D) the credibility of peer feedback typically increases. 
E) interpersonal feedback usually becomes more generalized. 
A) the amount of interpersonal typically feedback decreases. 
B) the amount of positive feedback usually does not change. 
C) the amount of negative feedback generally remains constant. 
D) the credibility of peer feedback typically increases. 
E) interpersonal feedback usually becomes more generalized.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) "What is the real issue here? We don't seem to be going anywhere." 
B) "Let's accept and praise the various points of view." 
C) "We can do this. We've met difficult goals before." 
D) "Last week we decided to table this agenda item. Are we ready to address it again?" 
E) "A goal of 150 per week sounds reasonable." 
A) "What is the real issue here? We don't seem to be going anywhere." 
B) "Let's accept and praise the various points of view." 
C) "We can do this. We've met difficult goals before." 
D) "Last week we decided to table this agenda item. Are we ready to address it again?" 
E) "A goal of 150 per week sounds reasonable."

Question 12

Group goals are more effective if group members clearly understand them and are both individually and collectively committed to achieving them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The maintenance role of gatekeeper involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A) mediating conflict through reconciliation or humor 
B) pulling together ideas and suggestions 
C) keeping the group headed toward its stated goal 
D) encouraging all group members to participate 
E) evaluating the quality of group processes 
A) mediating conflict through reconciliation or humor 
B) pulling together ideas and suggestions 
C) keeping the group headed toward its stated goal 
D) encouraging all group members to participate 
E) evaluating the quality of group processes

Question 14

The task role of _____ involves suggesting new goals or ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) initiator 
B) elaborator 
C) evaluator 
D) recorder 
E) energizer 
A) initiator 
B) elaborator 
C) evaluator 
D) recorder 
E) energizer

Question 15

Role ambiguity occurs when others have inconsistent or conflicting expectations from the focal person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Men and women generally agree on what constitutes sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the differing communication styles of men and women in work groups. What can be done to ensure that everyone's view is presented?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown significantly differe

Question 18

When trying to prevent groupthink, there should only be one group member assigned the role of critical evaluator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the key issues in each stage of the Tuckman's group development process?

Accepted Answer

Tuckman's five-stages of group developme

Question 20

A group is two or more freely interacting individuals who share collective norms and goals and have a common identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The basis of an informal group is friendship.

Distinguish between roles and norms. Why do norms exist in organizations?

One way to prevent groupthink is to _____.

_____, defined as the "we feeling" that binds members of a group together, is the principal by-product of the "norming" stage of group development.

Sexual bribery is an example of sexual coercion.

Tara, who is in charge of handing out pertinent materials and arranging seats during group meetings, is performing a procedural technician task role.

Role _____ occurs when the role sender's expectations exceed the abilities of the focal person.

According to Tuckman's five-stage theory of group development, members tend to be uncertain and anxious about their roles, who is in charge and the group's goals in the _____ stage.

The difference between the Asch effect and groupthink is that victims of groupthink are strangers to each other while Asch's subjects are a friendly and tight-knit group.

As a group proceeds through the development process:

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

Group goals are more effective if group members clearly understand them and are both individually and collectively committed to achieving them.

The maintenance role of gatekeeper involves _____.

The task role of _____ involves suggesting new goals or ideas.

Role ambiguity occurs when others have inconsistent or conflicting expectations from the focal person.

Men and women generally agree on what constitutes sexual harassment.

Describe the differing communication styles of men and women in work groups. What can be done to ensure that everyone's view is presented?

When trying to prevent groupthink, there should only be one group member assigned the role of critical evaluator.

What are the key issues in each stage of the Tuckman's group development process?

A group is two or more freely interacting individuals who share collective norms and goals and have a common identity.

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Exam 10: Group Dynamics

The basis of an informal group is friendship.

Distinguish between roles and norms. Why do norms exist in organizations?

One way to prevent groupthink is to _____.

_____, defined as the "we feeling" that binds members of a group together, is the principal by-product of the "norming" stage of group development.

Sexual bribery is an example of sexual coercion.

Tara, who is in charge of handing out pertinent materials and arranging seats during group meetings, is performing a procedural technician task role.

Role _____ occurs when the role sender's expectations exceed the abilities of the focal person.

According to Tuckman's five-stage theory of group development, members tend to be uncertain and anxious about their roles, who is in charge and the group's goals in the _____ stage.

The difference between the Asch effect and groupthink is that victims of groupthink are strangers to each other while Asch's subjects are a friendly and tight-knit group.

As a group proceeds through the development process:

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

Group goals are more effective if group members clearly understand them and are both individually and collectively committed to achieving them.

The maintenance role of gatekeeper involves _____.

The task role of _____ involves suggesting new goals or ideas.

Role ambiguity occurs when others have inconsistent or conflicting expectations from the focal person.

Men and women generally agree on what constitutes sexual harassment.

Describe the differing communication styles of men and women in work groups. What can be done to ensure that everyone's view is presented?

When trying to prevent groupthink, there should only be one group member assigned the role of critical evaluator.

What are the key issues in each stage of the Tuckman's group development process?

A group is two or more freely interacting individuals who share collective norms and goals and have a common identity.

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

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