Question 1

An outsider to a group often is able to learn more about norms than an insider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

With role ambiguity,the problem is lack of clarity about just what the expectations are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe two benefits and two drawbacks of greater group cohesion.

Accepted Answer

Highly cohesive groups interact with and

Question 4

Greater cohesiveness does not always lead to higher performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

This stage of development of groups is characterized by polite conversation,the gathering of superficial information about fellow members and low trust.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

According to Ginnett's model of team leadership,groups must grapple with the issues of leadership climate and competence.These fit best within the realm of

Accepted Answer

A) Authority 
B) Group boundaries 
C) Norms 
D) Task structure 
A) Authority 
B) Group boundaries 
C) Norms 
D) Task structure

Question 7

Which of the following is a possible solution for groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase cohesiveness 
B) Isolate the group from outside sources which might bias decision making 
C) Use independent subgroups to make recommendations 
D) Use mindguards to screen negative information from the group 
A) Increase cohesiveness 
B) Isolate the group from outside sources which might bias decision making 
C) Use independent subgroups to make recommendations 
D) Use mindguards to screen negative information from the group

Question 8

These are the informal rules that groups adopt to regulate and regularize group members' behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) Values 
B) Norms 
C) Meanings 
D) Groupthink 
A) Values 
B) Norms 
C) Meanings 
D) Groupthink

Question 9

Describe four of the six factors which distinguish successful teams.

Accepted Answer

First,effective teams had a clear missio

Question 10

One of the disadvantages of highly cohesive group is finding that,people in such groups often become more concerned with striving for unanimity than in objectively appraising different courses of action.This phenomenon is called

Accepted Answer

A) Groupthink 
B) Punctuated equilibrium 
C) Overbounding 
D) Ollieism 
A) Groupthink 
B) Punctuated equilibrium 
C) Overbounding 
D) Ollieism

Question 11

Teams can operate effectively under one fixed type of authority over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

This refers to any time people increase their level of work due to the presence of others.

Accepted Answer

A) Social facilitation 
B) Individual anonymity 
C) Social loafing 
D) Groupthink 
A) Social facilitation 
B) Individual anonymity 
C) Social loafing 
D) Groupthink

Question 13

Which of the following is an authority dynamic?

Accepted Answer

A) Team task 
B) Skills and abilities 
C) Values and attitudes 
D) Information systems 
A) Team task 
B) Skills and abilities 
C) Values and attitudes 
D) Information systems

Question 14

Education systems relate to

Accepted Answer

A) Authority dynamics 
B) Control systems 
C) Interpersonal behaviors 
D) Group dynamics 
A) Authority dynamics 
B) Control systems 
C) Interpersonal behaviors 
D) Group dynamics

Question 15

A person is experiencing _____ if he/she wonders,"Just what am I supposed to be doing?"

Accepted Answer

A) Role ambiguity 
B) Role conflict 
C) Role overload 
D) Role insufficiency 
A) Role ambiguity 
B) Role conflict 
C) Role overload 
D) Role insufficiency

Question 16

For a team to do well,the individuals composing the team must sometimes not maximize their individual effort.This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) Subsystem nonoptimization 
B) Span of control 
C) Process loss 
D) Intersender role conflict 
A) Subsystem nonoptimization 
B) Span of control 
C) Process loss 
D) Intersender role conflict

Question 17

Design is often the most frequently omitted step in teamwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

At the organizational level,the TLM model suggests that we examine _____ that may be impacting the team.

Accepted Answer

A) The motivations and interests 
B) The team task 
C) The reward system 
D) The efforts 
A) The motivations and interests 
B) The team task 
C) The reward system 
D) The efforts

Question 19

In comparing teams and group members,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Team members can readily identify who is/is not on the team;identifying members of a group may be more difficult 
B) Group members have common goals;teams may not have the same degree of consensus about goals 
C) Task interdependence typically is greater with groups than with teams 
D) Group members often have more differentiated and specialized roles than team members 
A) Team members can readily identify who is/is not on the team;identifying members of a group may be more difficult 
B) Group members have common goals;teams may not have the same degree of consensus about goals 
C) Task interdependence typically is greater with groups than with teams 
D) Group members often have more differentiated and specialized roles than team members

Question 20

Functional,interdependent roles are characteristic of which stage of group development?

Accepted Answer

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

An outsider to a group often is able to learn more about norms than an insider.

With role ambiguity,the problem is lack of clarity about just what the expectations are.

Describe two benefits and two drawbacks of greater group cohesion.

Greater cohesiveness does not always lead to higher performance.

This stage of development of groups is characterized by polite conversation,the gathering of superficial information about fellow members and low trust.

According to Ginnett's model of team leadership,groups must grapple with the issues of leadership climate and competence.These fit best within the realm of

Which of the following is a possible solution for groupthink?

These are the informal rules that groups adopt to regulate and regularize group members' behaviors.

Describe four of the six factors which distinguish successful teams.

One of the disadvantages of highly cohesive group is finding that,people in such groups often become more concerned with striving for unanimity than in objectively appraising different courses of action.This phenomenon is called

Teams can operate effectively under one fixed type of authority over time.

This refers to any time people increase their level of work due to the presence of others.

Which of the following is an authority dynamic?

Education systems relate to

A person is experiencing _____ if he/she wonders,"Just what am I supposed to be doing?"

For a team to do well,the individuals composing the team must sometimes not maximize their individual effort.This is referred to as

Design is often the most frequently omitted step in teamwork.

At the organizational level,the TLM model suggests that we examine _____ that may be impacting the team.

In comparing teams and group members,which of the following is true?

Functional,interdependent roles are characteristic of which stage of group development?

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Leadership Is Developed Through Education and Experience

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Leadership Behavior

Motivation, Satisfaction, and Performance

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Exam 10: Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership

An outsider to a group often is able to learn more about norms than an insider.

With role ambiguity,the problem is lack of clarity about just what the expectations are.

Describe two benefits and two drawbacks of greater group cohesion.

Greater cohesiveness does not always lead to higher performance.

This stage of development of groups is characterized by polite conversation,the gathering of superficial information about fellow members and low trust.

According to Ginnett's model of team leadership,groups must grapple with the issues of leadership climate and competence.These fit best within the realm of

Which of the following is a possible solution for groupthink?

These are the informal rules that groups adopt to regulate and regularize group members' behaviors.

Describe four of the six factors which distinguish successful teams.

One of the disadvantages of highly cohesive group is finding that,people in such groups often become more concerned with striving for unanimity than in objectively appraising different courses of action.This phenomenon is called

Teams can operate effectively under one fixed type of authority over time.

This refers to any time people increase their level of work due to the presence of others.

Which of the following is an authority dynamic?

Education systems relate to

A person is experiencing _____ if he/she wonders,"Just what am I supposed to be doing?"

For a team to do well,the individuals composing the team must sometimes not maximize their individual effort.This is referred to as

Design is often the most frequently omitted step in teamwork.

At the organizational level,the TLM model suggests that we examine _____ that may be impacting the team.

In comparing teams and group members,which of the following is true?

Functional,interdependent roles are characteristic of which stage of group development?

Leadership Is Everyones Business

Leadership Involves an Interaction Between the Leader, the Followers, and the Situation

Leadership Is Developed Through Education and Experience

Assessing Leadership and Measuring Its Effects

Power and Influence

Leadership and Values

Leadership Traits

Leadership Behavior

Motivation, Satisfaction, and Performance

Characteristics of the Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

Filters