Question 1

Characteristics of cohesive groups include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) knowing each other before formation of the group. 
B) working together on a meaningful task. 
C) having a random pattern of communication. 
D) indifference regarding membership in the group. 
A) knowing each other before formation of the group. 
B) working together on a meaningful task. 
C) having a random pattern of communication. 
D) indifference regarding membership in the group. B

Question 2

Empowerment means

Accepted Answer

A) having the responsibility to reach goals. 
B) having the authority to reach goals. 
C) having the ability to make decisions. 
D) having the responsibility and authority to reach goals. 
A) having the responsibility to reach goals. 
B) having the authority to reach goals. 
C) having the ability to make decisions. 
D) having the responsibility and authority to reach goals. D

Question 3

What group-related phenomenon would the critic on a team help to guard against?

Accepted Answer

A) cohesion 
B) groupthink 
C) interdependence 
D) Social loafing 
A) cohesion 
B) groupthink 
C) interdependence 
D) Social loafing B

Question 4

___________,______________,and _______________ are three task roles in the Team Role Typology.

Accepted Answer

Contractor

Question 5

Collective efficacy is influenced by which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Use of technology. 
B) Ties to the organization 
C) Performance of other teams. 
D) Verbal persuasion. 
A) Use of technology. 
B) Ties to the organization 
C) Performance of other teams. 
D) Verbal persuasion.

Question 6

The key properties of a true team are collaborative action,sacrifice for the common good,and compensation based upon individual outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ _____________ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while _________ ___________ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

Pooled int

Question 8

The norming stage of group development involves the establishment of ground rules for the group and an increased commitment to other members and the group goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Ringelmann effect is also known as

Accepted Answer

A) group cohesion. 
B) collective efficacy. 
C) social loafing. 
D) groupthink. 
A) group cohesion. 
B) collective efficacy. 
C) social loafing. 
D) groupthink.

Question 10

Think about a group that you belong or belonged to.Describe the phases of the Tuckman model that the group progressed through or the current phase at which it is now functioning.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Students might discuss

Question 11

_______ ___________ include agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ ___________ include agreements on established ground...

Question 12

Nathan's group is responsible for a presentation on their Human Resource project.The group is meeting this evening to prepare the presentation.Nathan has never prepared a presentation as part of a group before,and he is hoping that using such ________________ interdependence will not take a great deal of time because of side conversations and general camaraderie among group members.

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocal 
B) outcome 
C) sequential 
D) pooled 
A) reciprocal 
B) outcome 
C) sequential 
D) pooled

Question 13

To successfully facilitate a group,a leader needs to move through a series of leadership styles over time.Which of the following styles is the FIRST a successful group leader should exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A) delegator 
B) director 
C) coordinator 
D) coach 
A) delegator 
B) director 
C) coordinator 
D) coach

Question 14

Marta has just been appointed a project team leader for the first time.She is interested in understanding key characteristics that could impact the cohesion of her group.You are her supervisor and she is coming to see you tomorrow for advice.What are some of the key elements you will mention to her and what impact do they have upon a team? What are some things to watch out for?

Accepted Answer

One item you could mention is the notion

Question 15

Norms refer to

Accepted Answer

A) agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles. 
B) shared expectations about how things operate within a group or team. 
C) formal approaches to decision making in the group or team. 
D) measures of camaraderie in the group or team. 
A) agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles. 
B) shared expectations about how things operate within a group or team. 
C) formal approaches to decision making in the group or team. 
D) measures of camaraderie in the group or team.

Question 16

Idea generation tasks

Accepted Answer

A) include actually making something such as a building,product or marketing plan. 
B) deal with creative tasks such as brainstorming a new direction or creating a new process. 
C) refer to coming up with plans for actions and making decisions. 
D) involve team members working on each task simultaneously. 
A) include actually making something such as a building,product or marketing plan. 
B) deal with creative tasks such as brainstorming a new direction or creating a new process. 
C) refer to coming up with plans for actions and making decisions. 
D) involve team members working on each task simultaneously.

Question 17

Which of the following is a factor most likely to impact a group's cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) size 
B) height 
C) industry 
D) past experience 
A) size 
B) height 
C) industry 
D) past experience

Question 18

How does a team differ from a group?

Accepted Answer

A) A team is focused on joint goals; a group often has a collection of individual goals. 
B) A team involves the simple sum of independent actions of individuals; a group involves the integrated,collaborative actions of the collective of people. 
C) A team has personal agendas; a group has a shared vision. 
D) A team has compensation based upon individual outcomes; a group has compensation based upon shared outcomes. 
A) A team is focused on joint goals; a group often has a collection of individual goals. 
B) A team involves the simple sum of independent actions of individuals; a group involves the integrated,collaborative actions of the collective of people. 
C) A team has personal agendas; a group has a shared vision. 
D) A team has compensation based upon individual outcomes; a group has compensation based upon shared outcomes.

Question 19

Which of the following leadership styles best serves a successful group as it has evolved to the performing stage?

Accepted Answer

A) director 
B) coordinator 
C) coach 
D) delegator 
A) director 
B) coordinator 
C) coach 
D) delegator

Question 20

The more diverse a team is with regard to expertise,gender,age,and background,the more likely the team is to avoid groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Characteristics of cohesive groups include which of the following?

Empowerment means

What group-related phenomenon would the critic on a team help to guard against?

_,,and _______ are three task roles in the Team Role Typology.

Collective efficacy is influenced by which of the following factors?

The key properties of a true team are collaborative action,sacrifice for the common good,and compensation based upon individual outcomes.

__ _ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while _ _______ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

The norming stage of group development involves the establishment of ground rules for the group and an increased commitment to other members and the group goal.

The Ringelmann effect is also known as

Think about a group that you belong or belonged to.Describe the phases of the Tuckman model that the group progressed through or the current phase at which it is now functioning.

_ _____ include agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles.

To successfully facilitate a group,a leader needs to move through a series of leadership styles over time.Which of the following styles is the FIRST a successful group leader should exhibit?

Norms refer to

Idea generation tasks

Which of the following is a factor most likely to impact a group's cohesion?

How does a team differ from a group?

Which of the following leadership styles best serves a successful group as it has evolved to the performing stage?

The more diverse a team is with regard to expertise,gender,age,and background,the more likely the team is to avoid groupthink.

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

Exam 9: Managing Groups and Teams

Characteristics of cohesive groups include which of the following?

Empowerment means

What group-related phenomenon would the critic on a team help to guard against?

___________,______________,and _______________ are three task roles in the Team Role Typology.

Collective efficacy is influenced by which of the following factors?

The key properties of a true team are collaborative action,sacrifice for the common good,and compensation based upon individual outcomes.

__________ _____________ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while _________ ___________ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

The norming stage of group development involves the establishment of ground rules for the group and an increased commitment to other members and the group goal.

The Ringelmann effect is also known as

Think about a group that you belong or belonged to.Describe the phases of the Tuckman model that the group progressed through or the current phase at which it is now functioning.

_______ ___________ include agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles.

To successfully facilitate a group,a leader needs to move through a series of leadership styles over time.Which of the following styles is the FIRST a successful group leader should exhibit?

Norms refer to

Idea generation tasks

Which of the following is a factor most likely to impact a group's cohesion?

How does a team differ from a group?

Which of the following leadership styles best serves a successful group as it has evolved to the performing stage?

The more diverse a team is with regard to expertise,gender,age,and background,the more likely the team is to avoid groupthink.

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

_,,and _______ are three task roles in the Team Role Typology.

__ _ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while _ _______ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

_ _____ include agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles.