Question 1

A group is

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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 2

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

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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 3

A _________ ____________ is a temporary team that is created to address a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

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The answer of A _________ ____________ is a temporary team...

Question 4

The Ringelmann effect,or ________ ________ is the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context.

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The answer of The Ringelmann effect,or ________ ________ is the...

Question 5

The task role of ____________ is includes "devil's advocate" behavior.

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The answer of The task role of ____________ is includes...

Question 6

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tuckman's forming stage is characterized by

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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 8

A self-directed team

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A) manages itself but still has a team leader and has the potential for low,medium or high autonomy. 
B) has a leader who resides outside the team and has the potential for low,medium or high autonomy. 
C) has a leader that resides outside the team and has the potential for low autonomy. 
D) makes all decisions internally about leadership and how the work is done and has the potential for high autonomy. 
A) manages itself but still has a team leader and has the potential for low,medium or high autonomy. 
B) has a leader who resides outside the team and has the potential for low,medium or high autonomy. 
C) has a leader that resides outside the team and has the potential for low autonomy. 
D) makes all decisions internally about leadership and how the work is done and has the potential for high autonomy.

Question 9

Because the storming stage is a very chaotic one,many groups get stuck in that phase of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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?

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Carefully choose the number of people yo

Question 11

Norms are

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A) agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles. 
B) shared expectations about how things operate within a group or team. 
C) formal approaches to decision making in the group or team. 
D) measures of camaraderie in the group or team. 
A) agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles. 
B) shared expectations about how things operate within a group or team. 
C) formal approaches to decision making in the group or team. 
D) measures of camaraderie in the group or team.

Question 12

In the 1980s,General Electric showed that empowering workers to work in teams can be a profitable venture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Teams differ by all of the following task classes EXCEPT

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

Question 15

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 NOT a tip to prevent social loafing she has received from other managers in her company?

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A) Design and communicate to all group members how they will be evaluated. 
B) Assign engaging,challenging and rewarding tasks 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) Design and communicate to all group members how they will be evaluated. 
B) Assign engaging,challenging and rewarding tasks 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 16

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Briefly discuss the punctuated equilibrium model.

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The punctuated equilibrium model was dev

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

responsibi

Question 20

A ___________ is a collection of individuals who interact with each other such that one person's actions have an impact on the others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________ is a collection of individuals...

A group is

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

A _ ____ is a temporary team that is created to address a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

The Ringelmann effect,or is the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context.

The task role of ____________ is includes "devil's advocate" behavior.

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

Tuckman's forming stage is characterized by

A self-directed team

Because the storming stage is a very chaotic one,many groups get stuck in that phase of group development.

Norms are

In the 1980s,General Electric showed that empowering workers to work in teams can be a profitable venture.

The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

Teams differ by all of the following task classes EXCEPT

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

Briefly discuss the punctuated equilibrium model.

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

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

A ___________ is a collection of individuals who interact with each other such that one person's actions have an impact on the others.

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

A group is

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

A _________ ____________ is a temporary team that is created to address a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

The Ringelmann effect,or ________ ________ is the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context.

The task role of ____________ is includes "devil's advocate" behavior.

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

Tuckman's forming stage is characterized by

A self-directed team

Because the storming stage is a very chaotic one,many groups get stuck in that phase of group development.

Norms are

In the 1980s,General Electric showed that empowering workers to work in teams can be a profitable venture.

The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

Teams differ by all of the following task classes EXCEPT

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

Briefly discuss the punctuated equilibrium model.

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

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

A ___________ is a collection of individuals who interact with each other such that one person's actions have an impact on the others.

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 _ ____ is a temporary team that is created to address a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

The Ringelmann effect,or is the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context.

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