Question 1

Simple tasks that do not require diverse input are probably better left to individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Tony was not being an effective team member.He is acting as if he is quite willing to have his team members "carry" him on the project that they are all supposed to be working on.Tony is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) groupthink. 
B) norming. 
C) social loafing. 
D) role conflict. 
E) group diversity. 
A) groupthink. 
B) norming. 
C) social loafing. 
D) role conflict. 
E) group diversity. C

Question 3

Team efficacy is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) a problem on the team that needs to be solved. 
B) a belief by all team members that they can succeed as a team. 
C) a form of shared leadership. 
D) a form of style diversity. 
E) a form of organizational support. 
A) a problem on the team that needs to be solved. 
B) a belief by all team members that they can succeed as a team. 
C) a form of shared leadership. 
D) a form of style diversity. 
E) a form of organizational support. B

Question 4

Roles performed by group members that are not productive for keeping the group on task are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) norms. 
B) task-oriented roles. 
C) maintenance roles. 
D) individual roles. 
E) role expectations. 
A) norms. 
B) task-oriented roles. 
C) maintenance roles. 
D) individual roles. 
E) role expectations.

Question 5

When people who usually like to work alone are added to a team,there is a direct and immediate increase in team efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The sense of togetherness that develops when individuals derive emotional satisfaction from group participation is called instrumental cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Members who rely too much on the leader and do not carry out their responsibilities can harm their team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The question,"Why are we here?" relates to the ________ stage of team development.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Sometimes coaches are more effective in leading teams than are leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The stages of group development must occur sequentially,and will never occur simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Conflict in teams is always destructive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

SCENARIO 5-2
As a consultant who specializes in group dynamics,you are observing Stack Inc.'s self-managed teams,which are in different stages of development.Stack is a medium-sized manufacturing business with a diversity of employees at all levels.You have labelled the teams A,B,C,D,and E.

-Referring to SCENARIO 5-2,Team D has resolved its issues of leadership and is devoting all of its energy to getting the job done.This team is in the ______________ stage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

According to the punctuated equilibrium model,groups tend to experience ________ about halfway between the first meeting and the official deadline.

Accepted Answer

A) inertia 
B) stagnation 
C) reinforcement 
D) a "mid-life crisis" 
E) equilibrium 
A) inertia 
B) stagnation 
C) reinforcement 
D) a "mid-life crisis" 
E) equilibrium

Question 14

Groups become a "team" when

Accepted Answer

A) members get to know one another. 
B) a leader is appointed. 
C) members accept and share accountability for the work. 
D) each member understands his or her own goal in the task. 
E) the president of the company tells them they are a team. 
A) members get to know one another. 
B) a leader is appointed. 
C) members accept and share accountability for the work. 
D) each member understands his or her own goal in the task. 
E) the president of the company tells them they are a team.

Question 15

A team charter is the list of tasks assigned to each team member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A new employee in your department is cautious and apprehensive when he first meets and interacts with other employees.In particular,he seems rather private and aloof to some.Which dimension of trust will others in the department likely assume that he is lacking in?

Accepted Answer

A) integrity 
B) openness 
C) competence 
D) loyalty 
E) consistency 
A) integrity 
B) openness 
C) competence 
D) loyalty 
E) consistency

Question 17

Leaders can help teams achieve team efficacy by helping the team to achieve small successes and by providing skills training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Joe was waiting patiently for his bus to arrive along with several other people who began to bond together after a rather long wait.It can be said that Joe was part of a ________ with these people.

Accepted Answer

A) team 
B) posse 
C) group 
D) virtual team 
E) fraternity 
A) team 
B) posse 
C) group 
D) virtual team 
E) fraternity

Question 19

Social loafing occurs equally often in teams and in individual work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Roles performed by group members to keep good relationships within the group are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) task-oriented roles. 
B) norms. 
C) maintenance roles. 
D) individual roles. 
E) role expectations. 
A) task-oriented roles. 
B) norms. 
C) maintenance roles. 
D) individual roles. 
E) role expectations.

Simple tasks that do not require diverse input are probably better left to individuals.

Tony was not being an effective team member.He is acting as if he is quite willing to have his team members "carry" him on the project that they are all supposed to be working on.Tony is exhibiting

Team efficacy is defined as

Roles performed by group members that are not productive for keeping the group on task are referred to as

When people who usually like to work alone are added to a team,there is a direct and immediate increase in team efficiency.

The sense of togetherness that develops when individuals derive emotional satisfaction from group participation is called instrumental cohesiveness.

Members who rely too much on the leader and do not carry out their responsibilities can harm their team.

The question,"Why are we here?" relates to the ________ stage of team development.

Sometimes coaches are more effective in leading teams than are leaders.

The stages of group development must occur sequentially,and will never occur simultaneously.

Conflict in teams is always destructive.

According to the punctuated equilibrium model,groups tend to experience ________ about halfway between the first meeting and the official deadline.

Groups become a "team" when

A team charter is the list of tasks assigned to each team member.

A new employee in your department is cautious and apprehensive when he first meets and interacts with other employees.In particular,he seems rather private and aloof to some.Which dimension of trust will others in the department likely assume that he is lacking in?

Leaders can help teams achieve team efficacy by helping the team to achieve small successes and by providing skills training.

Joe was waiting patiently for his bus to arrive along with several other people who began to bond together after a rather long wait.It can be said that Joe was part of a ________ with these people.

Social loafing occurs equally often in teams and in individual work.

Roles performed by group members to keep good relationships within the group are referred to as

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Perception, personality, and Emotions

Values, attitudes, and Their Effects in the Workplace

Motivating Self and Others

Communication, conflict, and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership

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Exam 5: Working in Teams

Simple tasks that do not require diverse input are probably better left to individuals.

Tony was not being an effective team member.He is acting as if he is quite willing to have his team members "carry" him on the project that they are all supposed to be working on.Tony is exhibiting

Team efficacy is defined as

Roles performed by group members that are not productive for keeping the group on task are referred to as

When people who usually like to work alone are added to a team,there is a direct and immediate increase in team efficiency.

The sense of togetherness that develops when individuals derive emotional satisfaction from group participation is called instrumental cohesiveness.

Members who rely too much on the leader and do not carry out their responsibilities can harm their team.

The question,"Why are we here?" relates to the ________ stage of team development.

Sometimes coaches are more effective in leading teams than are leaders.

The stages of group development must occur sequentially,and will never occur simultaneously.

Conflict in teams is always destructive.

According to the punctuated equilibrium model,groups tend to experience ________ about halfway between the first meeting and the official deadline.

Groups become a "team" when

A team charter is the list of tasks assigned to each team member.

A new employee in your department is cautious and apprehensive when he first meets and interacts with other employees.In particular,he seems rather private and aloof to some.Which dimension of trust will others in the department likely assume that he is lacking in?

Leaders can help teams achieve team efficacy by helping the team to achieve small successes and by providing skills training.

Joe was waiting patiently for his bus to arrive along with several other people who began to bond together after a rather long wait.It can be said that Joe was part of a ________ with these people.

Social loafing occurs equally often in teams and in individual work.

Roles performed by group members to keep good relationships within the group are referred to as

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Perception, personality, and Emotions

Values, attitudes, and Their Effects in the Workplace

Motivating Self and Others

Communication, conflict, and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership

Decision Making,creativity and Ethics

Organizational Culture and Change

Filters