Question 1

All of the following statements characterize a group at the storming stage EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the group is competent,autonomous,and insightful. 
B) the group's members are forming cliques 
C) the group members are argumentative. 
D) group discussions may be heated. 
A) the group is competent,autonomous,and insightful. 
B) the group's members are forming cliques 
C) the group members are argumentative. 
D) group discussions may be heated.

Question 2

Empowered teams have the responsibility and authority to achieve their goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Virtual teams represent special management challenges because of issues related to trust and communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An informal work group is

Accepted Answer

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 mutual goals. 
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 mutual goals.

Question 5

__________ _____________ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while _________ ___________ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

Pooled int

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Succession planning is the identification of future members of a top management team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Group members in the norming stage

Accepted Answer

A) not only get the work done,but they also pay greater attention to how they are doing it. 
B) begin to explore their power and influence. 
C) find it easy to establish their own ground rules. 
D) try to figure out who likes whom. 
A) not only get the work done,but they also pay greater attention to how they are doing it. 
B) begin to explore their power and influence. 
C) find it easy to establish their own ground rules. 
D) try to figure out who likes whom.

Question 9

The key properties of a true team are collaborative action,sacrifice for the common good,and compensation based upon individual outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features the forming- ___________-_____________ and performing stages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features...

Question 11

List and describe three factors which affect group cohesion.

Accepted Answer

Any of these factors impact group cohesi

Question 12

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

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 can be more powerful than managerial control. 
D) Team pressure can 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 can be more powerful than managerial control. 
D) Team pressure can result in unethical behavior by team members.

Question 13

_______ ___________ include agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ ___________ include agreements on established ground...

Question 14

List the stages in Tuckman's model of group development including the phase added later in his work.Briefly describe the nature of each stage.

Accepted Answer

The stages are forming,storming,norming

Question 15

__________ teams are those where members are not located in the same physical place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ teams are those where members are...

Question 16

Describe task interdependence levels as they relate to teams.

Accepted Answer

Task interdependence is the degree to wh

Question 17

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with regard to the concept of social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A) The incidence of social loafing declines as group size increases. 
B) A tendency for social loafing develops when a perception of inequity in regard to rewards and/or blame arises in a group. 
C) Social loafing is a consistent effect across groups. 
D) Social loafing is a consistent effect across cultures. 
A) The incidence of social loafing declines as group size increases. 
B) A tendency for social loafing develops when a perception of inequity in regard to rewards and/or blame arises in a group. 
C) Social loafing is a consistent effect across groups. 
D) Social loafing is a consistent effect across cultures.

Question 18

Which of the following is a social role?

Accepted Answer

A) consul. 
B) coordinator. 
C) calibrator. 
D) contractor. 
A) consul. 
B) coordinator. 
C) calibrator. 
D) contractor.

Question 19

Which of the following statements related to fundamental factors affecting a group's cohesion is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The larger a group,the more cohesive it is likely to be. 
B) The more similar group members are,the more cohesive the group is likely to be. 
C) The more coaching group members receive,the less cohesive the group is likely to be. 
D) The less time a group has stayed together,the more cohesive a group is likely to be. 
A) The larger a group,the more cohesive it is likely to be. 
B) The more similar group members are,the more cohesive the group is likely to be. 
C) The more coaching group members receive,the less cohesive the group is likely to be. 
D) The less time a group has stayed together,the more cohesive a group is likely to be.

Question 20

The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's original model and can feature participant emotions ranging from victory to grief to insecurity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's...

All of the following statements characterize a group at the storming stage EXCEPT

Empowered teams have the responsibility and authority to achieve their goals.

Virtual teams represent special management challenges because of issues related to trust and communication.

An informal work group is

__ _ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while _ _______ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

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

Succession planning is the identification of future members of a top management team.

Group members in the norming stage

The key properties of a true team are collaborative action,sacrifice for the common good,and compensation based upon individual outcomes.

Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features the forming- _-___ and performing stages.

List and describe three factors which affect group cohesion.

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

_ _____ include agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles.

List the stages in Tuckman's model of group development including the phase added later in his work.Briefly describe the nature of each stage.

__________ teams are those where members are not located in the same physical place.

Describe task interdependence levels as they relate to teams.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with regard to the concept of social loafing?

Which of the following is a social role?

Which of the following statements related to fundamental factors affecting a group's cohesion is correct?

The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's original model and can feature participant emotions ranging from victory to grief to insecurity.

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

All of the following statements characterize a group at the storming stage EXCEPT

Empowered teams have the responsibility and authority to achieve their goals.

Virtual teams represent special management challenges because of issues related to trust and communication.

An informal work group is

__________ _____________ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while _________ ___________ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

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

Succession planning is the identification of future members of a top management team.

Group members in the norming stage

The key properties of a true team are collaborative action,sacrifice for the common good,and compensation based upon individual outcomes.

Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features the forming- ___________-_____________ and performing stages.

List and describe three factors which affect group cohesion.

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

_______ ___________ include agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles.

List the stages in Tuckman's model of group development including the phase added later in his work.Briefly describe the nature of each stage.

__________ teams are those where members are not located in the same physical place.

Describe task interdependence levels as they relate to teams.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with regard to the concept of social loafing?

Which of the following is a social role?

Which of the following statements related to fundamental factors affecting a group's cohesion is correct?

The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's original model and can feature participant emotions ranging from victory to grief to insecurity.

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

__ _ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while _ _______ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

Tuckman's four-stage model of group development features the forming- _-___ and performing stages.

_ _____ include agreements on established ground rules,goals and roles.