Question 1

Think of an effective team player-hopefully,yourself! What competencies do you exhibit? Give specific examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Table 8.5,identifies the common teamwork

Question 2

XYZ Inc.brings together specialists from production,marketing,and finance from around the world,and gives each such team the power to make its own decisions.This implies that the firm is creating a(n)_____ team.

Accepted Answer

A)  centralized 
B)  cross-functional 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  dependent 
E)  parallel 
A)  centralized 
B)  cross-functional 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  dependent 
E)  parallel

Question 3

Research has clearly indicated that self-managed teams perform better than traditional work groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A person in the encourager role will

Accepted Answer

A)  foster group solidarity by accepting and praising various points of view. 
B)  encourage all group members to participate. 
C)  serve as a passive audience. 
D)  mediate conflict through reconciliation or humor. 
E)  evaluate the quality of group processes. 
A)  foster group solidarity by accepting and praising various points of view. 
B)  encourage all group members to participate. 
C)  serve as a passive audience. 
D)  mediate conflict through reconciliation or humor. 
E)  evaluate the quality of group processes.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a group maintenance role?

Accepted Answer

A)  someone who clarifies pertinent values 
B)  someone who mediates conflict through reconciliation or humor 
C)  someone who serves as a passive audience 
D)  someone who evaluates the quality of group processes 
E)  someone who helps resolve conflict by meeting others halfway 
A)  someone who clarifies pertinent values 
B)  someone who mediates conflict through reconciliation or humor 
C)  someone who serves as a passive audience 
D)  someone who evaluates the quality of group processes 
E)  someone who helps resolve conflict by meeting others halfway

Question 6

A commentator will record and comment on group processes/dynamics,while a(n)_____ will evaluate the quality of group processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  orienter 
B)  evaluator 
C)  encourager 
D)  compromiser 
E)  standard setter 
A)  orienter 
B)  evaluator 
C)  encourager 
D)  compromiser 
E)  standard setter

Question 7

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

Question 8

Pietro is assigned to a team in his environmental science class.He is not comfortable with Sam,the team leader,but is not completely sure why.Which of the following behaviors would not build trust?

Accepted Answer

A)  if Sam demonstrates professionalism 
B)  if Sam keeps information to himself 
C)  if Sam is available and approachable 
D)  if Sam gives credit and recognition to team members 
E)  if Sam acts consistently 
A)  if Sam demonstrates professionalism 
B)  if Sam keeps information to himself 
C)  if Sam is available and approachable 
D)  if Sam gives credit and recognition to team members 
E)  if Sam acts consistently

Question 9

Discuss the 3 Cs of effective teams.How do these relate to the 3 Cs of effective team players?

Accepted Answer

The 3 Cs of effective teams are charters

Question 10

Sarah and Bill were recently hired at the local manufacturing plant.Before being hired,they were interviewed by the team members with whom they were going to work.The team contained members from various areas of the manufacturing process.As part of the training process,Sarah and Bill met the other team members a number of times,and learned how to perform several administrative tasks,including scheduling work assignments for the team.Sarah and Bill's new team is an example of a(n)______ team.

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  advisor 
C)  virtual 
D)  self-managed 
E)  centralized 
A)  project 
B)  advisor 
C)  virtual 
D)  self-managed 
E)  centralized

Question 11

A group role is a set of expected behaviors for members of the group as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sean is questioning his team's effectiveness.He asks himself "Is the group performing less than,equal to,or greater than the sum of its parts?" Once he thinks this through,he recognizes that two people are not contributing at all.What can be done to guard against social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use hybrid rewards. 
B)  Assure equity of effort among group members. 
C)  Increase group size. 
D)  Hold both individuals and the group accountable. 
E)  Hold individuals accountable. 
A)  Use hybrid rewards. 
B)  Assure equity of effort among group members. 
C)  Increase group size. 
D)  Hold both individuals and the group accountable. 
E)  Hold individuals accountable.

Question 13

The ______ keeps the group headed toward its stated goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluator 
B)  orienter 
C)  compromiser 
D)  encourager 
E)  coordinator 
A)  evaluator 
B)  orienter 
C)  compromiser 
D)  encourager 
E)  coordinator

Think of an effective team player-hopefully,yourself! What competencies do you exhibit? Give specific examples of each.

XYZ Inc.brings together specialists from production,marketing,and finance from around the world,and gives each such team the power to make its own decisions.This implies that the firm is creating a(n)_____ team.

Research has clearly indicated that self-managed teams perform better than traditional work groups.

A person in the encourager role will

Which of the following is not a group maintenance role?

A commentator will record and comment on group processes/dynamics,while a(n)_____ will evaluate the quality of group processes.

Pietro is assigned to a team in his environmental science class.He is not comfortable with Sam,the team leader,but is not completely sure why.Which of the following behaviors would not build trust?

Discuss the 3 Cs of effective teams.How do these relate to the 3 Cs of effective team players?

A group role is a set of expected behaviors for members of the group as a whole.

Sean is questioning his team's effectiveness.He asks himself "Is the group performing less than,equal to,or greater than the sum of its parts?" Once he thinks this through,he recognizes that two people are not contributing at all.What can be done to guard against social loafing?

The ______ keeps the group headed toward its stated goals.

Making OB Work for Me

Values and Attitudes

Individual Differences and Emotions

Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Performance Management

Positive Organizational Behavior

Communication in the Digital Age

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Decision Making and Creativity

Power,influence,and Politics

Leadership Effectiveness

Organizational Culture, socialization, and Mentoring

Organizational Design, effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stres

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Exam 8: Groups and Teams

Think of an effective team player-hopefully,yourself! What competencies do you exhibit? Give specific examples of each.

XYZ Inc.brings together specialists from production,marketing,and finance from around the world,and gives each such team the power to make its own decisions.This implies that the firm is creating a(n)_____ team.

Research has clearly indicated that self-managed teams perform better than traditional work groups.

A person in the encourager role will

Which of the following is not a group maintenance role?

A commentator will record and comment on group processes/dynamics,while a(n)_____ will evaluate the quality of group processes.

Pietro is assigned to a team in his environmental science class.He is not comfortable with Sam,the team leader,but is not completely sure why.Which of the following behaviors would not build trust?

Discuss the 3 Cs of effective teams.How do these relate to the 3 Cs of effective team players?

A group role is a set of expected behaviors for members of the group as a whole.

Sean is questioning his team's effectiveness.He asks himself "Is the group performing less than,equal to,or greater than the sum of its parts?" Once he thinks this through,he recognizes that two people are not contributing at all.What can be done to guard against social loafing?

The ______ keeps the group headed toward its stated goals.

Making OB Work for Me

Values and Attitudes

Individual Differences and Emotions

Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Performance Management

Positive Organizational Behavior

Communication in the Digital Age

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Decision Making and Creativity

Power,influence,and Politics

Leadership Effectiveness

Organizational Culture, socialization, and Mentoring

Organizational Design, effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stres

Filters