Question 1

Groupthink is the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort when working in a group context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Empowered teams have the responsibility and authority to achieve their goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Group members in the norming stage

Accepted Answer

A) not only get the work done,but they also pay greater attention to how they are doing it. 
B) begin to explore their power and influence. 
C) find it easy to establish their own ground rules. 
D) try to figure out who likes whom. 
A) not only get the work done,but they also pay greater attention to how they are doing it. 
B) begin to explore their power and influence. 
C) find it easy to establish their own ground rules. 
D) try to figure out who likes whom.

Question 4

Symptoms of too much cohesion include

Accepted Answer

A) failures are blamed on external factors. 
B) internal pressures to question the status quo. 
C) greater questioning of external constraints. 
D) tolerance for deviants. 
A) failures are blamed on external factors. 
B) internal pressures to question the status quo. 
C) greater questioning of external constraints. 
D) tolerance for deviants.

Question 5

The _____________ role in a team creates deadlines for the team,schedules production,and sequences tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) contractor 
B) contributor 
C) completer 
D) creator 
A) contractor 
B) contributor 
C) completer 
D) creator

Question 6

Which stage of Tuckman's group development model is characterized by general information sharing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following are tasks performed by teams?

Accepted Answer

A) production tasks 
B) idea-generation tasks 
C) problem-solving tasks 
D) all of the above 
A) production tasks 
B) idea-generation tasks 
C) problem-solving tasks 
D) all of the above

Question 8

Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features the forming- ___________-_____________ and performing stages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features...

Question 9

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the forming stage of group development?

Accepted Answer

A) Leadership does not matter at this stage. 
B) Group members are trying to learn about one another. 
C) Group members are cohesive and cooperative. 
D) Group members are trying to clarify what needs to be done and who needs to do it. 
A) Leadership does not matter at this stage. 
B) Group members are trying to learn about one another. 
C) Group members are cohesive and cooperative. 
D) Group members are trying to clarify what needs to be done and who needs to do it.

Question 10

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are a(n)_____________ _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two or more individuals who are associated...

Question 11

Groups with high group cohesion and high task commitment generally have high performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A firm's top management team often represents a variety of functional areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Norms are shared expectations about how things operate within a group or team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Idea-generation tasks include coming up with plans for actions and making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a temporary team?

Accepted Answer

A) empowered team 
B) virtual team 
C) task force 
D) self-managed team 
A) empowered team 
B) virtual team 
C) task force 
D) self-managed team

Question 16

Jennifer has been very emphatic in her comments supporting the new addition to the product line.Christopher has been equally spirited in his opposition to the new item.Gordon and Antonio seem to be leaning to Jennifer's perspective while Marques supports Christopher.The discussion about the product has consumed the last hour of the meeting of the marketing group.At what stage of Tuckman's model does this group seem to be functioning?

Accepted Answer

A) forming. 
B) storming. 
C) norming. 
D) performing. 
A) forming. 
B) storming. 
C) norming. 
D) performing.

Question 17

The appointed leader is often tested during the performing phase of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List and describe three factors which affect group cohesion.

Accepted Answer

Any of these factors impact group cohesi

Question 19

When team members are found to be poor performers due to a lack of ability,the team is likely to try and train the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The forming stage of group development involves member examination of such questions as "What will my role be?" and "Will I be accepted?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Groupthink is the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort when working in a group context.

Empowered teams have the responsibility and authority to achieve their goals.

Group members in the norming stage

Symptoms of too much cohesion include

The _____________ role in a team creates deadlines for the team,schedules production,and sequences tasks.

Which stage of Tuckman's group development model is characterized by general information sharing?

Which of the following are tasks performed by teams?

Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features the forming- _-___ and performing stages.

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the forming stage of group development?

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are a(n)_ _.

Groups with high group cohesion and high task commitment generally have high performance.

A firm's top management team often represents a variety of functional areas.

Norms are shared expectations about how things operate within a group or team.

Idea-generation tasks include coming up with plans for actions and making decisions.

Which of the following is an example of a temporary team?

The appointed leader is often tested during the performing phase of group development.

List and describe three factors which affect group cohesion.

When team members are found to be poor performers due to a lack of ability,the team is likely to try and train the individual.

The forming stage of group development involves member examination of such questions as "What will my role be?" and "Will I be accepted?

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Groupthink is the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort when working in a group context.

Empowered teams have the responsibility and authority to achieve their goals.

Group members in the norming stage

Symptoms of too much cohesion include

The _____________ role in a team creates deadlines for the team,schedules production,and sequences tasks.

Which stage of Tuckman's group development model is characterized by general information sharing?

Which of the following are tasks performed by teams?

Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features the forming- ___________-_____________ and performing stages.

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the forming stage of group development?

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are a(n)_____________ _____________.

Groups with high group cohesion and high task commitment generally have high performance.

A firm's top management team often represents a variety of functional areas.

Norms are shared expectations about how things operate within a group or team.

Idea-generation tasks include coming up with plans for actions and making decisions.

Which of the following is an example of a temporary team?

The appointed leader is often tested during the performing phase of group development.

List and describe three factors which affect group cohesion.

When team members are found to be poor performers due to a lack of ability,the team is likely to try and train the individual.

The forming stage of group development involves member examination of such questions as "What will my role be?" and "Will I be accepted?

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

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Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features the forming- _-___ and performing stages.

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are a(n)_ _.