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

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What is groupthink? Why does it occur? Describe a hypothetical situation in which it seems to be occurring.What should a manager do about it?

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________ conflict is defined as interpersonal opposition based on personal dislike, disagreement, or differing styles.

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Question 62

Administrative oversight given to self-managed teams does not include

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Question 63

When using a self-managed team, a manager should

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Question 64

Who are typical members of continuous improvement teams?

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Ken, whose primary job is supervising a small production group, is not getting cooperation from all members on the cross-functional team he leads.In particular, Bethany, a marketing manager, seems to resist his direction.The source of conflict in this cause may be

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Question 66

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

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Which of the following is an important aspect when creating a self-managed team?

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Question 68

Members of smaller teams tend to be more highly committed and satisfied.

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Question 69

Which of the following is a way managers can enhance team cohesiveness?

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At Bremond Stafford Architects, a group of designers are developing the first drawings for a proposed multiuse development section of a large city that is being revitalized.What type of work team is this group?

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Question 71

The question the group is asking during the forming stage of group development is

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Question 72

Explain the conflict-handling styles a manager might adopt.Give an example of each.Under what circumstances is each style appropriate?

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Question 73

Individuals are said to be cooperating when

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In all but the worst weather, Laura and four of her coworkers met each day at 12:15 to walk the wilderness trail behind their office building.This is an example of a(n)

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Creating self-managed teams in the workplace has a very positive effect on job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

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Question 76

Which of the following is true of informal groups?

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While individuals prefer to have measurable goals as well as feedback about their performance, this is not required for teams since goals and feedback can be generated from within.

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Which of the following is an advantage of smaller groups?

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Which of the following is the best way to manage virtual teams?

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What is groupthink? Why does it occur? Describe a hypothetical situation in which it seems to be occurring.What should a manager do about it?

________ conflict is defined as interpersonal opposition based on personal dislike, disagreement, or differing styles.

Administrative oversight given to self-managed teams does not include

When using a self-managed team, a manager should

Who are typical members of continuous improvement teams?

Ken, whose primary job is supervising a small production group, is not getting cooperation from all members on the cross-functional team he leads.In particular, Bethany, a marketing manager, seems to resist his direction.The source of conflict in this cause may be

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

Which of the following is an important aspect when creating a self-managed team?

Members of smaller teams tend to be more highly committed and satisfied.

Which of the following is a way managers can enhance team cohesiveness?

At Bremond Stafford Architects, a group of designers are developing the first drawings for a proposed multiuse development section of a large city that is being revitalized.What type of work team is this group?

The question the group is asking during the forming stage of group development is

Explain the conflict-handling styles a manager might adopt.Give an example of each.Under what circumstances is each style appropriate?

Individuals are said to be cooperating when

In all but the worst weather, Laura and four of her coworkers met each day at 12:15 to walk the wilderness trail behind their office building.This is an example of a(n)

Creating self-managed teams in the workplace has a very positive effect on job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

Which of the following is true of informal groups?

While individuals prefer to have measurable goals as well as feedback about their performance, this is not required for teams since goals and feedback can be generated from within.

Which of the following is an advantage of smaller groups?

Which of the following is the best way to manage virtual teams?

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