Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Contractor,creator,contributor,completer,critic

Question 2

Collective efficacy is

Accepted Answer

A) the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context. 
B) the degree of camaraderie within the group. 
C) any aspect of group interaction that inhibits group functioning. 
D) a group's perception of its ability to successfully perform well. 
A) the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context. 
B) the degree of camaraderie within the group. 
C) any aspect of group interaction that inhibits group functioning. 
D) a group's perception of its ability to successfully perform well. D

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

storming

Question 4

Task interdependence

Accepted Answer

A) exists when team members work independently and simply combine their efforts to create a team's outputs. 
B) refers to one individual's output becoming another's input. 
C) involves team members working on each task simultaneously. 
D) 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. 
A) exists when team members work independently and simply combine their efforts to create a team's outputs. 
B) refers to one individual's output becoming another's input. 
C) involves team members working on each task simultaneously. 
D) 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.

Question 5

According to Gersick's punctuated equilibrium model,groups repeatedly cycle through which two stages?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Because the ________ role involves gathering information from the larger organization and informing those within the organization about team goals,activities and success,it is often filled by the team manager.

Accepted Answer

A) coordinator 
B) completer 
C) consul 
D) contractor 
A) coordinator 
B) completer 
C) consul 
D) contractor

Question 7

Team tasks include __________ tasks,________ __________ tasks and _____________ tasks.

Accepted Answer

production

Question 8

____________ groups have a collective identity,share a sense of purpose,work together on meaningful tasks,and establish a structured pattern of communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ groups have a collective identity,share a...

Question 9

Boundary spanning roles include coordinator and

Accepted Answer

A) consul. 
B) cooperator. 
C) contributor. 
D) critic. 
A) consul. 
B) cooperator. 
C) contributor. 
D) critic.

Question 10

Hank is part of a team doing engineering design on a new hybrid automobile.Hank's team has completed designing the vehicle.His team is now ready to hand off to another team who will be dealing with _____________ tasks.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

All of the following are examples of temporary teams EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cross-functional team 
B) product development team 
C) task force 
D) self-managed team 
A) cross-functional team 
B) product development team 
C) task force 
D) self-managed team

Question 12

Rodney is a new project team leader.Jerome is chatting with him about some of the problems that could arise and prevent his team from being successful.Jerome offers all the following pieces of advice to overcome barriers to team success EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) floundering often results from a lack of clear goals; clarify goals from the outset of the project. 
B) disagreements among team members may be the result of long simmering personality conflicts; be aware of them and be prepared to facilitate interaction between them. 
C) dominant personalities can only help a group; let those that are the most vocal have their say. 
D) poor performance by a group member could be due to a lack of ability; be prepared to train any group members needing it. 
A) floundering often results from a lack of clear goals; clarify goals from the outset of the project. 
B) disagreements among team members may be the result of long simmering personality conflicts; be aware of them and be prepared to facilitate interaction between them. 
C) dominant personalities can only help a group; let those that are the most vocal have their say. 
D) poor performance by a group member could be due to a lack of ability; be prepared to train any group members needing it.

Question 13

NASA endured the Challenger disaster when group members conformed with top managers' decisions that launching the space shuttle in freezing temperatures was better than missing the launch window.This is an example of what group process?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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 15

Eduardo is the new manager of Great Corporation.He is sitting at his desk and writing down a list of steps that he can follow to create and maintain a cohesive work group.Which of the following does NOT appear on that list?

Accepted Answer

A) Celebrate differences so each individual's contribution is noticed. 
B) Give praise sparingly; if it is given too often,it loses its luster. 
C) Create some regular,common rituals like Friday morning coffee. 
D) Let group members have choices in setting their goals. 
A) Celebrate differences so each individual's contribution is noticed. 
B) Give praise sparingly; if it is given too often,it loses its luster. 
C) Create some regular,common rituals like Friday morning coffee. 
D) Let group members have choices in setting their goals.

Question 16

Collective efficacy is influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) how a person feels about the team. 
B) ties to the organization 
C) watching others. 
D) verbal persuasion. 
A) how a person feels about the team. 
B) ties to the organization 
C) watching others. 
D) verbal persuasion.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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 20

Self managed teams typically have all the following goals EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increased profitability. 
B) improved quality. 
C) cost reduction. 
D) meeting deadlines. 
A) increased profitability. 
B) improved quality. 
C) cost reduction. 
D) meeting deadlines.

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

Collective efficacy is

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

Task interdependence

According to Gersick's punctuated equilibrium model,groups repeatedly cycle through which two stages?

Because the ________ role involves gathering information from the larger organization and informing those within the organization about team goals,activities and success,it is often filled by the team manager.

Team tasks include tasks, tasks and _____ tasks.

____________ groups have a collective identity,share a sense of purpose,work together on meaningful tasks,and establish a structured pattern of communication.

Boundary spanning roles include coordinator and

Hank is part of a team doing engineering design on a new hybrid automobile.Hank's team has completed designing the vehicle.His team is now ready to hand off to another team who will be dealing with _____________ tasks.

All of the following are examples of temporary teams EXCEPT

Rodney is a new project team leader.Jerome is chatting with him about some of the problems that could arise and prevent his team from being successful.Jerome offers all the following pieces of advice to overcome barriers to team success EXCEPT

NASA endured the Challenger disaster when group members conformed with top managers' decisions that launching the space shuttle in freezing temperatures was better than missing the launch window.This is an example of what group process?

Idea generation tasks

Eduardo is the new manager of Great Corporation.He is sitting at his desk and writing down a list of steps that he can follow to create and maintain a cohesive work group.Which of the following does NOT appear on that list?

Collective efficacy is influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT

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

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

Self managed teams typically have all the following goals EXCEPT

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

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

Collective efficacy is

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

Task interdependence

According to Gersick's punctuated equilibrium model,groups repeatedly cycle through which two stages?

Because the ________ role involves gathering information from the larger organization and informing those within the organization about team goals,activities and success,it is often filled by the team manager.

Team tasks include __________ tasks,________ __________ tasks and _____________ tasks.

____________ groups have a collective identity,share a sense of purpose,work together on meaningful tasks,and establish a structured pattern of communication.

Boundary spanning roles include coordinator and

Hank is part of a team doing engineering design on a new hybrid automobile.Hank's team has completed designing the vehicle.His team is now ready to hand off to another team who will be dealing with _____________ tasks.

All of the following are examples of temporary teams EXCEPT

Rodney is a new project team leader.Jerome is chatting with him about some of the problems that could arise and prevent his team from being successful.Jerome offers all the following pieces of advice to overcome barriers to team success EXCEPT

NASA endured the Challenger disaster when group members conformed with top managers' decisions that launching the space shuttle in freezing temperatures was better than missing the launch window.This is an example of what group process?

Idea generation tasks

Eduardo is the new manager of Great Corporation.He is sitting at his desk and writing down a list of steps that he can follow to create and maintain a cohesive work group.Which of the following does NOT appear on that list?

Collective efficacy is influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT

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

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

Self managed teams typically have all the following goals EXCEPT

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.

Team tasks include tasks, tasks and _____ tasks.