Question 1

Group members establish ground rules and define operating procedures during the ___________ phase of Tuckman's model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Group members establish ground rules and define...

Question 2

Michael's group is very cohesive and very committed to the task at hand.What is their likely performance level?

Accepted Answer

A) low performance 
B) high performance if they do not value performance 
C) average performance 
D) high performance if they value performance 
A) low performance 
B) high performance if they do not value performance 
C) average performance 
D) high performance if they value performance

Question 3

Which of the following items is not a key aspect to ensuring the success of a meeting during the course of that meeting?

Accepted Answer

A) Start the meeting on time. 
B) Don't worry about group dynamics. 
C) Manage the group dynamic for full participation. 
D) Summarize the meeting with action items. 
A) Start the meeting on time. 
B) Don't worry about group dynamics. 
C) Manage the group dynamic for full participation. 
D) Summarize the meeting with action items.

Question 4

Collectivist societies value individual achievements over interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental factor impacting a group's cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) size 
B) height 
C) support 
D) stability 
A) size 
B) height 
C) support 
D) stability

Question 6

All of the following statements are correct about top management teams EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Top teams are most effective when there is limited diversity in their composition. 
B) Top management teams generally function without formal rules for team design or structure. 
C) Top management teams are important for their symbolic roles. 
D) Top management teams make decisions on new products,markets and expansions and divestitures. 
A) Top teams are most effective when there is limited diversity in their composition. 
B) Top management teams generally function without formal rules for team design or structure. 
C) Top management teams are important for their symbolic roles. 
D) Top management teams make decisions on new products,markets and expansions and divestitures.

Question 7

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 8

New Seasons is an example of a company with _________.

Accepted Answer

A) providing teams the opportunity to "self-manage." 
B) extensive rules driving change. 
C) pay for performance. 
D) profits driving decisions. 
A) providing teams the opportunity to "self-manage." 
B) extensive rules driving change. 
C) pay for performance. 
D) profits driving decisions.

Question 9

Social roles in a group or team include cooperator,communicator,and calibrator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What was the final stage that Tuckman added to his enhanced group development model?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Pooled interdependence is when team members work independently and combine their efforts to create the team's output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Analyses of companies that utilize teams indicate some impressive results.Team-based organizations tend to show all the following results but

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in productivity. 
B) a reduction in costs. 
C) an increase in revenue. 
D) an increase in marketing. 
A) an increase in productivity. 
B) a reduction in costs. 
C) an increase in revenue. 
D) an increase in marketing.

Question 13

The Team Role Typology suggests that ___________ and ____________ are boundary spanning roles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Team Role Typology suggests that ___________...

Question 14

A second assignment for the Fundamentals of Business Communication is to be the leader of a team meeting held for a project.Offer some advice to a student taking the Fundamentals class on how to make his meeting the most effective possible.

Accepted Answer

The very first step is to ascertain whet

Question 15

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 16

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

Question 17

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 18

Describe the three general categories of work team roles and then give an example of each.Describe the nature of each example role given.

Accepted Answer

The three categories of team roles are:

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

The adjourning stage of groups is seldom met with any emotional feelings or concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Group members establish ground rules and define operating procedures during the ___________ phase of Tuckman's model.

Michael's group is very cohesive and very committed to the task at hand.What is their likely performance level?

Which of the following items is not a key aspect to ensuring the success of a meeting during the course of that meeting?

Collectivist societies value individual achievements over interpersonal relationships.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental factor impacting a group's cohesion?

All of the following statements are correct about top management teams EXCEPT

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.

New Seasons is an example of a company with _________.

Social roles in a group or team include cooperator,communicator,and calibrator.

What was the final stage that Tuckman added to his enhanced group development model?

Pooled interdependence is when team members work independently and combine their efforts to create the team's output.

Analyses of companies that utilize teams indicate some impressive results.Team-based organizations tend to show all the following results but

The Team Role Typology suggests that _ and __ are boundary spanning roles.

A second assignment for the Fundamentals of Business Communication is to be the leader of a team meeting held for a project.Offer some advice to a student taking the Fundamentals class on how to make his meeting the most effective possible.

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.

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

Outcome interdependence

Describe the three general categories of work team roles and then give an example of each.Describe the nature of each example role given.

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

The adjourning stage of groups is seldom met with any emotional feelings or concern.

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Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

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Group members establish ground rules and define operating procedures during the ___________ phase of Tuckman's model.

Michael's group is very cohesive and very committed to the task at hand.What is their likely performance level?

Which of the following items is not a key aspect to ensuring the success of a meeting during the course of that meeting?

Collectivist societies value individual achievements over interpersonal relationships.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental factor impacting a group's cohesion?

All of the following statements are correct about top management teams EXCEPT

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.

New Seasons is an example of a company with _________.

Social roles in a group or team include cooperator,communicator,and calibrator.

What was the final stage that Tuckman added to his enhanced group development model?

Pooled interdependence is when team members work independently and combine their efforts to create the team's output.

Analyses of companies that utilize teams indicate some impressive results.Team-based organizations tend to show all the following results but

The Team Role Typology suggests that ___________ and ____________ are boundary spanning roles.

A second assignment for the Fundamentals of Business Communication is to be the leader of a team meeting held for a project.Offer some advice to a student taking the Fundamentals class on how to make his meeting the most effective possible.

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.

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

Outcome interdependence

Describe the three general categories of work team roles and then give an example of each.Describe the nature of each example role given.

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

The adjourning stage of groups is seldom met with any emotional feelings or concern.

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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The Team Role Typology suggests that _ and __ are boundary spanning roles.