A) generally have tasks that are quite simple. B) are formed to take on "one-time" tasks. C) perform tasks that are normally limited in duration. D) invariably have low member involvement. E) help the organization achieve its long-term goals. A) generally have tasks that are quite simple. B) are formed to take on "one-time" tasks. C) perform tasks that are normally limited in duration. D) invariably have low member involvement. E) help the organization achieve its long-term goals.

Exam 11: Teams: Characteristics and Diversity

As the level of task interdependence increases, members must spend increasing amounts of time communicating and coordinating with other members if they want to complete tasks effectively.

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Question 61

Action teams:

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Question 62

With _____ interdependence, different tasks are done in a prescribed order, and the group is structured such that the members specialize in these tasks.

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Question 63

Which of the following best describes the function of the role of an orienter in a group?

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Question 64

One reason that understanding task interdependence's effect on team performance is important is because task interdependence is one of the most important characteristics that distinguishes true teams from mere groups of individuals.

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Question 65

Low outcome interdependence exists in teams in which individual members receive rewards and punishments on the basis of their own performance.

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Question 66

One way to create high levels of goal interdependence is to ensure that the team has a formalized mission statement that members buy in to.

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Question 67

Management teams are formed to take on "one-time" tasks that are generally complex.

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Question 68

Comprehensive interdependence requires less interaction and coordination among members than pooled interdependence.

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Question 69

Teams differ from groups because:

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Question 70

Diversity on attributes such as cultural background, race, and attitudes are associated with communication problems and ultimately poor team effectiveness.If true, this statement validates the theory of the _____ approach to diversity in teams.

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Question 71

In the FIFA World Cup soccer matches, the Golden Shoe award is given to the top goal scorer, without regard to the performance of the player's team.The award could go to a player whose team doesn't even reach the finals.This award is an example of _____ interdependence.

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Question 72

Tasks in which the performance of an entire team depends on the best performer are called disjunctive tasks.

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Question 73

An organization cannot function with only the management or just the production team.Briefly describe the types of teams using the criteria of purpose and activity, life span, and member involvement.

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Question 74

The type of task interdependence with the lowest degree of required coordination among team members is _____ interdependence.

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Question 75

Team viability refers to the likelihood that the team can work together effectively into the future.

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Question 76

Differentiate between surface-level diversity and deep-level diversity.

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Question 77

In reciprocal interdependence, members are specialized to perform specific tasks.

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Question 78

Of the following which is most likely to be categorized as an action team?

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Question 79

In a group, the member performing the role of the devil's advocate:

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As the level of task interdependence increases, members must spend increasing amounts of time communicating and coordinating with other members if they want to complete tasks effectively.

Action teams:

With _____ interdependence, different tasks are done in a prescribed order, and the group is structured such that the members specialize in these tasks.

Which of the following best describes the function of the role of an orienter in a group?

One reason that understanding task interdependence's effect on team performance is important is because task interdependence is one of the most important characteristics that distinguishes true teams from mere groups of individuals.

Low outcome interdependence exists in teams in which individual members receive rewards and punishments on the basis of their own performance.

One way to create high levels of goal interdependence is to ensure that the team has a formalized mission statement that members buy in to.

Management teams are formed to take on "one-time" tasks that are generally complex.

Comprehensive interdependence requires less interaction and coordination among members than pooled interdependence.

Teams differ from groups because:

Diversity on attributes such as cultural background, race, and attitudes are associated with communication problems and ultimately poor team effectiveness.If true, this statement validates the theory of the _____ approach to diversity in teams.

In the FIFA World Cup soccer matches, the Golden Shoe award is given to the top goal scorer, without regard to the performance of the player's team.The award could go to a player whose team doesn't even reach the finals.This award is an example of _____ interdependence.

Tasks in which the performance of an entire team depends on the best performer are called disjunctive tasks.

An organization cannot function with only the management or just the production team.Briefly describe the types of teams using the criteria of purpose and activity, life span, and member involvement.

The type of task interdependence with the lowest degree of required coordination among team members is _____ interdependence.

Team viability refers to the likelihood that the team can work together effectively into the future.

Differentiate between surface-level diversity and deep-level diversity.

In reciprocal interdependence, members are specialized to perform specific tasks.

Of the following which is most likely to be categorized as an action team?

In a group, the member performing the role of the devil's advocate:

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