Question 1

Which of the following is characteristic of a coalition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Has a formal internal structure 
B)  Involuntarily constructed by the members for a specific purpose 
C)  Mutual perception of membership 
D)  Subservient to the formal organization's structure 
A)  Has a formal internal structure 
B)  Involuntarily constructed by the members for a specific purpose 
C)  Mutual perception of membership 
D)  Subservient to the formal organization's structure

Question 2

The phase when group members suddenly recognize that if they do not change tactics,the group's goal or mission will not be accomplished is characteristic of which one of the following group theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exchange theory 
B)  Interaction theory 
C)  Punctuated equilibrium theory 
D)  Balance theory 
A)  Exchange theory 
B)  Interaction theory 
C)  Punctuated equilibrium theory 
D)  Balance theory

Question 3

Team-building processes can take place in levels as high as corporate boards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are ways to use groups to enhance satisfaction and performance except:

Accepted Answer

A)  having groups charged with selection,training,and rewarding of members. 
B)  distributing resources on a group rather than an individual basis. 
C)  ensuring there is no intergroup rivalry. 
D)  organizing work around intact groups. 
A)  having groups charged with selection,training,and rewarding of members. 
B)  distributing resources on a group rather than an individual basis. 
C)  ensuring there is no intergroup rivalry. 
D)  organizing work around intact groups.

Question 5

Doctors on the emergency-trauma team of Massachusetts General having created a 'seamless' approach between various functions for treating critical patients is an example of cross-functional teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The fact that almost all the large,successful organizations use teams has made it abundantly clear that teams are the answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"Factional" groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  form for political,friendship,or common interest reasons. 
B)  have members that come from a limited number of entities. 
C)  are informally designated work groups. 
D)  include functional departmental committees as examples. 
A)  form for political,friendship,or common interest reasons. 
B)  have members that come from a limited number of entities. 
C)  are informally designated work groups. 
D)  include functional departmental committees as examples.

Question 8

The exchange theory of groups is based on reward-motivation outcomes of interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the propinquity theory of group formation with an example.What is its drawback?

Accepted Answer

The most basic theory explaining affilia

Question 10

Which of the following is a major factor that can increase group cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large group size 
B)  Intragroup competition 
C)  Domination by one or more members 
D)  Frequency of interaction 
A)  Large group size 
B)  Intragroup competition 
C)  Domination by one or more members 
D)  Frequency of interaction

Question 11

In which of the following theories do propinquity,interaction,and common attitudes play an important role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exchange theory 
B)  Balance theory 
C)  Interaction theory 
D)  Punctuated equilibrium model 
A)  Exchange theory 
B)  Balance theory 
C)  Interaction theory 
D)  Punctuated equilibrium model

Question 12

The dysfunctional aspects of informal organizations have received less attention as compared to the functional aspects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to Richard Hackman,the conditions or the induction that a leader can imbibe to satisfactorily create conditions that promote group effectiveness include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  letting the group members set themselves a compelling direction for the group's work. 
B)  designing and enabling group structure. 
C)  ensuring that the group operates within a supportive context. 
D)  providing expert coaching. 
A)  letting the group members set themselves a compelling direction for the group's work. 
B)  designing and enabling group structure. 
C)  ensuring that the group operates within a supportive context. 
D)  providing expert coaching.

Question 14

A boundary spanner:

Accepted Answer

A)  promotes and tells others how successful and important the group is to outsiders. 
B)  is empowered by the group to act on its behalf to get resources and make deals. 
C)  acts as a facilitator and bridge between units which would not otherwise interact. 
D)  protects and filters negative news that might cause group members to be upset and cause morale to suffer. 
A)  promotes and tells others how successful and important the group is to outsiders. 
B)  is empowered by the group to act on its behalf to get resources and make deals. 
C)  acts as a facilitator and bridge between units which would not otherwise interact. 
D)  protects and filters negative news that might cause group members to be upset and cause morale to suffer.

Question 15

Groupthink:

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs when the individual employee is unclear about the dictates of a given situation. 
B)  is a deterioration of mental efficiency,reality testing,and moral judgment that results from in-group pressures. 
C)  is a situation where group members who are chronically exposed to antisocial behaviors are likely to engage in them. 
D)  occurs when members reduce their effort and performance levels when acting as part of a group. 
A)  occurs when the individual employee is unclear about the dictates of a given situation. 
B)  is a deterioration of mental efficiency,reality testing,and moral judgment that results from in-group pressures. 
C)  is a situation where group members who are chronically exposed to antisocial behaviors are likely to engage in them. 
D)  occurs when members reduce their effort and performance levels when acting as part of a group.

Question 16

Define "factional" groups.

Accepted Answer

In today's mergers and acquisitions envi

Question 17

Compare and contrast small and large groups.

Accepted Answer

Often the terms small group and primary

Question 18

Briefly summarize some generally recognized identifiable stages of the group development model.

Accepted Answer

There are some generally recognized iden

Question 19

Describe a cross-functional team.How can organizations improve coordination with cross-functional teams?

Accepted Answer

As part of the movement toward horizonta

Question 20

A comprehensive meta-analysis concluded that self-managed teams had a positive impact on:

Accepted Answer

A)  general attitudes. 
B)  absenteeism. 
C)  turnover. 
D)  productivity. 
A)  general attitudes. 
B)  absenteeism. 
C)  turnover. 
D)  productivity.

Which of the following is characteristic of a coalition?

The phase when group members suddenly recognize that if they do not change tactics,the group's goal or mission will not be accomplished is characteristic of which one of the following group theories?

Team-building processes can take place in levels as high as corporate boards.

All of the following are ways to use groups to enhance satisfaction and performance except:

Doctors on the emergency-trauma team of Massachusetts General having created a 'seamless' approach between various functions for treating critical patients is an example of cross-functional teams.

The fact that almost all the large,successful organizations use teams has made it abundantly clear that teams are the answer.

"Factional" groups:

The exchange theory of groups is based on reward-motivation outcomes of interaction.

Explain the propinquity theory of group formation with an example.What is its drawback?

Which of the following is a major factor that can increase group cohesiveness?

In which of the following theories do propinquity,interaction,and common attitudes play an important role?

The dysfunctional aspects of informal organizations have received less attention as compared to the functional aspects.

According to Richard Hackman,the conditions or the induction that a leader can imbibe to satisfactorily create conditions that promote group effectiveness include all of the following except:

A boundary spanner:

Groupthink:

Define "factional" groups.

Compare and contrast small and large groups.

Briefly summarize some generally recognized identifiable stages of the group development model.

Describe a cross-functional team.How can organizations improve coordination with cross-functional teams?

A comprehensive meta-analysis concluded that self-managed teams had a positive impact on:

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Exam 11: Groups and Teams

Which of the following is characteristic of a coalition?

The phase when group members suddenly recognize that if they do not change tactics,the group's goal or mission will not be accomplished is characteristic of which one of the following group theories?

Team-building processes can take place in levels as high as corporate boards.

All of the following are ways to use groups to enhance satisfaction and performance except:

Doctors on the emergency-trauma team of Massachusetts General having created a 'seamless' approach between various functions for treating critical patients is an example of cross-functional teams.

The fact that almost all the large,successful organizations use teams has made it abundantly clear that teams are the answer.

"Factional" groups:

The exchange theory of groups is based on reward-motivation outcomes of interaction.

Explain the propinquity theory of group formation with an example.What is its drawback?

Which of the following is a major factor that can increase group cohesiveness?

In which of the following theories do propinquity,interaction,and common attitudes play an important role?

The dysfunctional aspects of informal organizations have received less attention as compared to the functional aspects.

According to Richard Hackman,the conditions or the induction that a leader can imbibe to satisfactorily create conditions that promote group effectiveness include all of the following except:

A boundary spanner:

Groupthink:

Define "factional" groups.

Compare and contrast small and large groups.

Briefly summarize some generally recognized identifiable stages of the group development model.

Describe a cross-functional team.How can organizations improve coordination with cross-functional teams?

A comprehensive meta-analysis concluded that self-managed teams had a positive impact on:

Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Behavioral Performance Management

Effective Leadership Processes

Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

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