Question 1

One barrier to effective teams is

Accepted Answer

A) overly helpful team members. 
B) challenges of knowing how to work together. 
C) poorly managed team conflict. 
D) low organizational commitment. 
A) overly helpful team members. 
B) challenges of knowing how to work together. 
C) poorly managed team conflict. 
D) low organizational commitment.

Question 2

The meaning of teamwork differs across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's original model and can feature participant emotions ranging from victory to grief to insecurity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's...

Question 4

Maria strongly disliked working in groups in college because she always felt there was someone who did not "pull his weight." However,now that she is a manager,she must organize teams in her firm.Which of the following is a tip to prevent social loafing she has received from other managers in her company?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluate the team only,not the individuals within the team. 
B) Assign equal amounts of work to group members. 
C) Choose a larger number of employees for each team. 
D) Define each individual's tasks in front of the group. 
A) Evaluate the team only,not the individuals within the team. 
B) Assign equal amounts of work to group members. 
C) Choose a larger number of employees for each team. 
D) Define each individual's tasks in front of the group.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's punctuated equilibrium model is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The model views group development as a linear process. 
B) Generally groups are dynamic in their orientation. 
C) For most periods of time in groups,change is substantial. 
D) While disruption,chaos and conflict are seen as inevitable in a group,those events can represent opportunities for innovation. 
A) The model views group development as a linear process. 
B) Generally groups are dynamic in their orientation. 
C) For most periods of time in groups,change is substantial. 
D) While disruption,chaos and conflict are seen as inevitable in a group,those events can represent opportunities for innovation.

Question 6

The difference between a self-managed and self-directed team is that the leader in the self-managed team has less decision-making responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following questions might be asked during the norming stage of Tuckman's five-stage group evolution model?

Accepted Answer

A) Are we using appropriate means to address differences so that conflicts can be avoided? 
B) Will I be successful at completing this task? 
C) I wonder what the other people in this group are like? 
D) Can you help me with this section of the project? 
A) Are we using appropriate means to address differences so that conflicts can be avoided? 
B) Will I be successful at completing this task? 
C) I wonder what the other people in this group are like? 
D) Can you help me with this section of the project?

Question 8

One of the biggest complaints about college courses is often the requirement to work in groups.Many students are uncomfortable with group work because some of their colleagues do not fully participate in the assignments leaving individual members with extra work to do.What are some actions you can take the next time you are assigned to a group that will help prevent such social loafing in your group?

Accepted Answer

Carefully choose the number of people yo

Question 9

A group is

Accepted Answer

A) a collection of individuals who interact with each other such that one person's actions have an impact on the others. 
B) made up of managers,subordinates,or both with close associations among group members that influence the behavior of individuals in the group. 
C) made up of two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization. 
D) a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve happiness. 
A) a collection of individuals who interact with each other such that one person's actions have an impact on the others. 
B) made up of managers,subordinates,or both with close associations among group members that influence the behavior of individuals in the group. 
C) made up of two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization. 
D) a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve happiness.

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding power distance and teams is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) People in high power distance countries expect unequal power distribution in the social,political and economic areas. 
B) Countries with high power distance tend to use participative decision making. 
C) Countries high in power distance tend to use sports metaphors more often in training than family metaphors. 
D) Countries with high power distance define the roles of team members very clearly. 
A) People in high power distance countries expect unequal power distribution in the social,political and economic areas. 
B) Countries with high power distance tend to use participative decision making. 
C) Countries high in power distance tend to use sports metaphors more often in training than family metaphors. 
D) Countries with high power distance define the roles of team members very clearly.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding team size and diversity is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The more diverse the team,the more likely the team is to engage in groupthink. 
B) The rule of thumb for team size is between 10 and 20 members. 
C) Teams that believe in the value of diversity perform better than those which do not. 
D) Teams whose members have complementary skills are less successful than those with specialized skills. 
A) The more diverse the team,the more likely the team is to engage in groupthink. 
B) The rule of thumb for team size is between 10 and 20 members. 
C) Teams that believe in the value of diversity perform better than those which do not. 
D) Teams whose members have complementary skills are less successful than those with specialized skills.

Question 12

The punctuated equilibrium model suggests that groups remain static for long periods of time experiencing only incremental change and radical,revolutionary change occurs in brief,punctuated bursts that provide opportunity for innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Process loss refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a group pressure phenomenon that increases the risk of the group making a flawed decision. 
B) a group's perception of its ability to successfully perform well. 
C) any aspect of group interaction that inhibits group functioning. 
D) the tendency for individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context. 
A) a group pressure phenomenon that increases the risk of the group making a flawed decision. 
B) a group's perception of its ability to successfully perform well. 
C) any aspect of group interaction that inhibits group functioning. 
D) the tendency for individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context.

Question 14

Outcome interdependence

Accepted Answer

A) exists when team members may work independently and simply combine their efforts to create the team's output. 
B) involves team members working on each task simultaneously. 
C) refers to the degree that team members are dependent upon one another to get information,support or materials from other team members to be effective. 
D) is when the rewards that an individual receives depend on the performance of others. 
A) exists when team members may work independently and simply combine their efforts to create the team's output. 
B) involves team members working on each task simultaneously. 
C) refers to the degree that team members are dependent upon one another to get information,support or materials from other team members to be effective. 
D) is when the rewards that an individual receives depend on the performance of others.

Question 15

Social loafing

Accepted Answer

A) declines as group size increases. 
B) develops when a perception of inequity in regard to rewards and/or blame arises in a group. 
C) is relatively rare within groups. 
D) is more frequent in the United States. 
A) declines as group size increases. 
B) develops when a perception of inequity in regard to rewards and/or blame arises in a group. 
C) is relatively rare within groups. 
D) is more frequent in the United States.

Question 16

The performing stage of group development involves attention to work content and process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The superintendent of the school district is writing a new mission statement for the district.He is engaged in the _____________ role.

Accepted Answer

A) creator 
B) contractor 
C) communicator 
D) calibrator 
A) creator 
B) contractor 
C) communicator 
D) calibrator

Question 18

Empowered teams have the ___________ as well as the __________ to achieve their goals.

Accepted Answer

responsibi

Question 19

People in high power distance countries expect unequal power distribution and greater stratification in economic,social,and political settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

__________ is a group pressure phenomenon that increases the risk of the group's making flawed decisions by allowing reductions in mental efficiency,reality testing and moral judgment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a group pressure phenomenon that...

One barrier to effective teams is

The meaning of teamwork differs across cultures.

The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's original model and can feature participant emotions ranging from victory to grief to insecurity.

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's punctuated equilibrium model is accurate?

The difference between a self-managed and self-directed team is that the leader in the self-managed team has less decision-making responsibility.

Which of the following questions might be asked during the norming stage of Tuckman's five-stage group evolution model?

A group is

Which of the following statements regarding power distance and teams is correct?

Which of the following statements regarding team size and diversity is correct?

The punctuated equilibrium model suggests that groups remain static for long periods of time experiencing only incremental change and radical,revolutionary change occurs in brief,punctuated bursts that provide opportunity for innovation.

Process loss refers to

Outcome interdependence

Social loafing

The performing stage of group development involves attention to work content and process.

The superintendent of the school district is writing a new mission statement for the district.He is engaged in the _____________ role.

Empowered teams have the _ as well as the to achieve their goals.

People in high power distance countries expect unequal power distribution and greater stratification in economic,social,and political settings.

__________ is a group pressure phenomenon that increases the risk of the group's making flawed decisions by allowing reductions in mental efficiency,reality testing and moral judgment.

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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Exam 9: Managing Groups and Teams

One barrier to effective teams is

The meaning of teamwork differs across cultures.

The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's original model and can feature participant emotions ranging from victory to grief to insecurity.

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's punctuated equilibrium model is accurate?

The difference between a self-managed and self-directed team is that the leader in the self-managed team has less decision-making responsibility.

Which of the following questions might be asked during the norming stage of Tuckman's five-stage group evolution model?

A group is

Which of the following statements regarding power distance and teams is correct?

Which of the following statements regarding team size and diversity is correct?

The punctuated equilibrium model suggests that groups remain static for long periods of time experiencing only incremental change and radical,revolutionary change occurs in brief,punctuated bursts that provide opportunity for innovation.

Process loss refers to

Outcome interdependence

Social loafing

The performing stage of group development involves attention to work content and process.

The superintendent of the school district is writing a new mission statement for the district.He is engaged in the _____________ role.

Empowered teams have the ___________ as well as the __________ to achieve their goals.

People in high power distance countries expect unequal power distribution and greater stratification in economic,social,and political settings.

__________ is a group pressure phenomenon that increases the risk of the group's making flawed decisions by allowing reductions in mental efficiency,reality testing and moral judgment.

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

Empowered teams have the _ as well as the to achieve their goals.