Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding ethics and teams is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Research demonstrates that hierarchical systems always constrain team members more than a self- managed team does. 
B) Self- managed teams are viewed as a technique to overcome the negative aspects of bureaucracy. 
C) Team pressure is often less powerful than managerial control. 
D) Team pressure is unlikely to result in unethical behavior by team members. 
A) Research demonstrates that hierarchical systems always constrain team members more than a self- managed team does. 
B) Self- managed teams are viewed as a technique to overcome the negative aspects of bureaucracy. 
C) Team pressure is often less powerful than managerial control. 
D) Team pressure is unlikely to result in unethical behavior by team members.

Question 2

Many groups get stuck in the _____________ phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many groups get stuck in the _____________...

Question 3

Shared expectations of how things operate with a group or team are _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shared expectations of how things operate with...

Question 4

Research on team size suggests

Accepted Answer

A) groups larger than 20 members are highly effective. 
B) teams with fewer members are less effective at working through differences. 
C) larger groups are generally required for very complex tasks. 
D) there is little relationship between team size and performance. 
A) groups larger than 20 members are highly effective. 
B) teams with fewer members are less effective at working through differences. 
C) larger groups are generally required for very complex tasks. 
D) there is little relationship between team size and performance.

Question 5

Collective efficacy refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context. 
B) a group's perception of its ability to perform well. 
C) a group pressure phenomenon that increases the risk of the group making flawed decisions. 
D) the degree of camaraderie within the group. 
A) a tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context. 
B) a group's perception of its ability to perform well. 
C) a group pressure phenomenon that increases the risk of the group making flawed decisions. 
D) the degree of camaraderie within the group.

Question 6

A ________ is a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve mutual goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a cohesive coalition of...

Question 7

Which of the following is the order Tuckman proposes for group development stages?

Accepted Answer

A) forming,norming,storming,performing,and adjourning 
B) forming,storming,performing,norming,and adjourning 
C) forming,performing,storming,norming,and adjourning 
D) forming,storming,norming,performing,and adjourning 
A) forming,norming,storming,performing,and adjourning 
B) forming,storming,performing,norming,and adjourning 
C) forming,performing,storming,norming,and adjourning 
D) forming,storming,norming,performing,and adjourning

Question 8

Research suggests that sometimes replacing a hierarchy with self-managing teams decreases control over individual workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which of the following situations would a team be needed?

Accepted Answer

A) Tasks to be performed are independent of one another. 
B) The organization benefits from shared goals. 
C) Few,specialized skills are required. 
D) Goals are low in complexity. 
A) Tasks to be performed are independent of one another. 
B) The organization benefits from shared goals. 
C) Few,specialized skills are required. 
D) Goals are low in complexity.

Question 10

A group's perception of its ability to successfully perform well is _________ _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group's perception of its ability to...

Question 11

In the _________ stage,group members can be defensive,competitive or jealous.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the _________ stage,group members can be...

Question 12

What is the second stage in Tuckman's four-stage map of group evolution?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Michael is part of an organizational behavior project group.The group decided on the overall theme of its project and individual members are now completing specific sections of the project.Michael has been e-mailing Rachel almost every day asking her opinion on various parts of his section.The group tends to sit together in class and they have even decided to go out for coffee after class next Tuesday.What phase of group development is Michael's group in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The _______ ____________ model is a cyclical theory that suggests that change in groups occurs in radical spurts rather than incrementally over time.

Accepted Answer

punctuated

Question 15

The norming stage in Tuckman's model of group evolution features

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty,with observant,conflict avoidant group members who are trying to achieve several goals at once. 
B) competent group members who work interdependently as part of a greater entity. 
C) chaos with group members exploring power and influence roles. 
D) high energy with group members committed to each other and the overall goal. 
A) uncertainty,with observant,conflict avoidant group members who are trying to achieve several goals at once. 
B) competent group members who work interdependently as part of a greater entity. 
C) chaos with group members exploring power and influence roles. 
D) high energy with group members committed to each other and the overall goal.

Question 16

As a rule of thumb,a good size for a team is between twenty and forty members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Arielle is part of a team charged with developing a new name for a product.This is a(n)________________ task.

Accepted Answer

A) development 
B) production 
C) idea generation 
D) problem-solving 
A) development 
B) production 
C) idea generation 
D) problem-solving

Question 18

An effective way of dealing with overbearing behavior is to evaluate the balance of participation by team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To make a team contract meaningful,which of the following sections should be included?

Accepted Answer

A) team compensation. 
B) team decision making. 
C) team meetings. 
D) team dynamics. 
A) team compensation. 
B) team decision making. 
C) team meetings. 
D) team dynamics.

Question 20

Which of the following is accurate regarding the nature of social roles in a team?

Accepted Answer

A) If social roles are filled in a firm,groups are more prone to suffer process losses. 
B) If social roles are filled in a firm,groups are more cohesive. 
C) If social roles are filled in a firm,group members are more likely to engage in social loafing. 
D) If social roles are filled in a firm,group members are more likely to have biases. 
A) If social roles are filled in a firm,groups are more prone to suffer process losses. 
B) If social roles are filled in a firm,groups are more cohesive. 
C) If social roles are filled in a firm,group members are more likely to engage in social loafing. 
D) If social roles are filled in a firm,group members are more likely to have biases.

Which of the following statements regarding ethics and teams is accurate?

Many groups get stuck in the _____________ phase.

Shared expectations of how things operate with a group or team are _________.

Research on team size suggests

Collective efficacy refers to

A ________ is a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve mutual goals.

Which of the following is the order Tuckman proposes for group development stages?

Research suggests that sometimes replacing a hierarchy with self-managing teams decreases control over individual workers.

In which of the following situations would a team be needed?

A group's perception of its ability to successfully perform well is ___ _.

In the _________ stage,group members can be defensive,competitive or jealous.

What is the second stage in Tuckman's four-stage map of group evolution?

The _ ______ model is a cyclical theory that suggests that change in groups occurs in radical spurts rather than incrementally over time.

The norming stage in Tuckman's model of group evolution features

As a rule of thumb,a good size for a team is between twenty and forty members.

Arielle is part of a team charged with developing a new name for a product.This is a(n)________________ task.

An effective way of dealing with overbearing behavior is to evaluate the balance of participation by team members.

To make a team contract meaningful,which of the following sections should be included?

Which of the following is accurate regarding the nature of social roles in a team?

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

Which of the following statements regarding ethics and teams is accurate?

Many groups get stuck in the _____________ phase.

Shared expectations of how things operate with a group or team are _________.

Research on team size suggests

Collective efficacy refers to

A ________ is a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve mutual goals.

Which of the following is the order Tuckman proposes for group development stages?

Research suggests that sometimes replacing a hierarchy with self-managing teams decreases control over individual workers.

In which of the following situations would a team be needed?

A group's perception of its ability to successfully perform well is _________ _______.

In the _________ stage,group members can be defensive,competitive or jealous.

What is the second stage in Tuckman's four-stage map of group evolution?

The _______ ____________ model is a cyclical theory that suggests that change in groups occurs in radical spurts rather than incrementally over time.

The norming stage in Tuckman's model of group evolution features

As a rule of thumb,a good size for a team is between twenty and forty members.

Arielle is part of a team charged with developing a new name for a product.This is a(n)________________ task.

An effective way of dealing with overbearing behavior is to evaluate the balance of participation by team members.

To make a team contract meaningful,which of the following sections should be included?

Which of the following is accurate regarding the nature of social roles in a team?

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

A group's perception of its ability to successfully perform well is ___ _.

The _ ______ model is a cyclical theory that suggests that change in groups occurs in radical spurts rather than incrementally over time.