Question 1

Groups with high group cohesion and high task commitment generally have high performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Process loss

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

_______________________ teams make all decisions internally about leadership and how work is done and have the potential for high autonomy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________________ teams make all decisions internally about...

Question 4

Marina is encouraging her sorority sisters to function as a cohesive group.She lists all of the following as benefits EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) you will have greater self-confidence and self-esteem if you are a regular part of the group. 
B) if you are experiencing stress,as you might during finals week,you can depend on your sisters to help get you through. 
C) if you experience a personal tragedy or challenge,your sisters will help you cope. 
D) If you are part of the sorority,you do not have to attend meetings and events often because you can depend on your sisters to cover for you. 
A) you will have greater self-confidence and self-esteem if you are a regular part of the group. 
B) if you are experiencing stress,as you might during finals week,you can depend on your sisters to help get you through. 
C) if you experience a personal tragedy or challenge,your sisters will help you cope. 
D) If you are part of the sorority,you do not have to attend meetings and events often because you can depend on your sisters to cover for you.

Question 5

All of the following are barriers to effective teams EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) overly helpful team members. 
B) challenges of knowing where to begin. 
C) poorly managed team conflict. 
D) poor performance of team members. 
A) overly helpful team members. 
B) challenges of knowing where to begin. 
C) poorly managed team conflict. 
D) poor performance of team members.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step to take to avoid getting stuck in the storming phase of Tuckman's group development?

Accepted Answer

A) Make sure to limit discussions and discussants.It is not productive to re-hash all the same points over and over. 
B) Do not rush the group's development.It takes time to get things right. 
C) Normalize conflict.Conflict is normal and can be cathartic. 
D) Support all group members.Do not allow anyone to feel insecure as he or she operates in the group. 
A) Make sure to limit discussions and discussants.It is not productive to re-hash all the same points over and over. 
B) Do not rush the group's development.It takes time to get things right. 
C) Normalize conflict.Conflict is normal and can be cathartic. 
D) Support all group members.Do not allow anyone to feel insecure as he or she operates in the group.

Question 7

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 8

Collective efficacy is

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 9

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 10

Collectivist societies

Accepted Answer

A) value individual achievement over interpersonal relationships. 
B) have employees who adapt readily to working in different teams. 
C) have employees who evaluate their group members higher than their counterparts in individualistic societies do. 
D) value loyalty much less than individualistic societies do. 
A) value individual achievement over interpersonal relationships. 
B) have employees who adapt readily to working in different teams. 
C) have employees who evaluate their group members higher than their counterparts in individualistic societies do. 
D) value loyalty much less than individualistic societies do.

Question 11

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 12

Think about a group that you belong or belonged to.Describe the phases of the Tuckman model that the group progressed through or the current phase at which it is now functioning.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Students might discuss

Question 13

A group where there is a great deal of camaraderie is a group experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) group action. 
B) cohesion. 
C) social loafing. 
D) collective efficacy. 
A) group action. 
B) cohesion. 
C) social loafing. 
D) collective efficacy.

Question 14

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are a(n)_____________ _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two or more individuals who are associated...

Question 15

Problem solving 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 16

Self-managed teams

Accepted Answer

A) increase the hierarchy in an organization. 
B) operate under goals provided by top level management and passed down through the chain of command. 
C) have an appointed leader,but can select individual team members. 
D) can be found at all levels in an organization. 
A) increase the hierarchy in an organization. 
B) operate under goals provided by top level management and passed down through the chain of command. 
C) have an appointed leader,but can select individual team members. 
D) can be found at all levels in an organization.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research evidence exists to demonstrate that teams can reduce labor costs,increase product quality,and raise revenues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Collective efficacy is generally influenced by verbal persuasion,group observation,and pay level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Groups with high group cohesion and high task commitment generally have high performance.

Process loss

_______________________ teams make all decisions internally about leadership and how work is done and have the potential for high autonomy.

Marina is encouraging her sorority sisters to function as a cohesive group.She lists all of the following as benefits EXCEPT

All of the following are barriers to effective teams EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step to take to avoid getting stuck in the storming phase of Tuckman's group development?

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

Collective efficacy is

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

Collectivist societies

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

Think about a group that you belong or belonged to.Describe the phases of the Tuckman model that the group progressed through or the current phase at which it is now functioning.

A group where there is a great deal of camaraderie is a group experiencing

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are a(n)_ _.

Problem solving tasks

Self-managed teams

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

Research evidence exists to demonstrate that teams can reduce labor costs,increase product quality,and raise revenues.

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

Collective efficacy is generally influenced by verbal persuasion,group observation,and pay level.

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

Groups with high group cohesion and high task commitment generally have high performance.

Process loss

_______________________ teams make all decisions internally about leadership and how work is done and have the potential for high autonomy.

Marina is encouraging her sorority sisters to function as a cohesive group.She lists all of the following as benefits EXCEPT

All of the following are barriers to effective teams EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step to take to avoid getting stuck in the storming phase of Tuckman's group development?

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

Collective efficacy is

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

Collectivist societies

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

Think about a group that you belong or belonged to.Describe the phases of the Tuckman model that the group progressed through or the current phase at which it is now functioning.

A group where there is a great deal of camaraderie is a group experiencing

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are a(n)_____________ _____________.

Problem solving tasks

Self-managed teams

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

Research evidence exists to demonstrate that teams can reduce labor costs,increase product quality,and raise revenues.

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

Collective efficacy is generally influenced by verbal persuasion,group observation,and pay level.

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

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are a(n)_ _.