Question 1

Teams with self-leadership have been found to have varying levels of success,depending on whether the group's task is primarily conceptual or primarily behavioral in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following observations about primary groups is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A primary group has to meet only the criterion of small size 
B)  Usually no attempt is made to assign precise numbers to the primary group 
C)  Not all work groups have primary group qualities 
D)  All primary groups are small groups 
A)  A primary group has to meet only the criterion of small size 
B)  Usually no attempt is made to assign precise numbers to the primary group 
C)  Not all work groups have primary group qualities 
D)  All primary groups are small groups

Question 3

The norming stage of group development is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  confusion. 
B)  high cohesion. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  uncertainty of purpose. 
A)  confusion. 
B)  high cohesion. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  uncertainty of purpose.

Question 4

This occurs when members reduce their effort and performance levels when acting as part of a group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Role conflict 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Social loafing 
D)  Norm violation 
A)  Role conflict 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Social loafing 
D)  Norm violation

Question 5

A comprehensive study has found that self-managed teams have had a positive impact on absenteeism and turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly discuss the different definitions of "group dynamics."

Accepted Answer

There is no universal agreement on what

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "hot group"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Requires leadership to be less unobtrusive 
B)  Requires more informal feedback 
C)  Requires that interpersonal relationships take priority over tasks 
D)  Requires more micromanaging 
A)  Requires leadership to be less unobtrusive 
B)  Requires more informal feedback 
C)  Requires that interpersonal relationships take priority over tasks 
D)  Requires more micromanaging

Question 8

Teams go beyond traditional formal work groups by having a collective,synergistic effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Coalitions and groups have common similarities with other types of groups,yet they are not as powerful and effective in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To improve global teams,research indicates that creating a "_____" team culture can be linked to improved performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  focused 
B)  divergent 
C)  practicing 
D)  hybrid 
A)  focused 
B)  divergent 
C)  practicing 
D)  hybrid

Question 11

Briefly discuss the practicalities of group formation.

Accepted Answer

There are some very practical reasons fo

Question 12

Which of the following is not a suggestion to reduce the effects of social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep teams smaller in size 
B)  Specialize tasks so that individual member contributions are identifiable 
C)  Select only motivated employees when building teams 
D)  Measure group performance 
A)  Keep teams smaller in size 
B)  Specialize tasks so that individual member contributions are identifiable 
C)  Select only motivated employees when building teams 
D)  Measure group performance

Question 13

How can leadership enhance team effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

There are two key ways in which leaders

Question 14

Groups of people who work interdependently with shared purpose across space,time,and organization boundaries using technology to communicate and collaborate are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional collocated teams. 
B)  same-location teams. 
C)  face-to-face teams. 
D)  virtual teams. 
A)  traditional collocated teams. 
B)  same-location teams. 
C)  face-to-face teams. 
D)  virtual teams.

Question 15

Discuss the comprehensive definition of a group that exists in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive definition of the term "

Question 16

According to Theodore Newcomb's balance theory of group formation,once a relationship is formed,the participants strive to maintain a symmetrical balance between the _____ and the common attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance 
B)  motivation 
C)  attraction 
D)  network 
A)  performance 
B)  motivation 
C)  attraction 
D)  network

Question 17

What are some dysfunctions of groups and teams? Briefly define each.

Accepted Answer

There are a number of recognized dysfunc

Question 18

Which of the following is a positive impact of groups on individual employee effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved decision making and control 
B)  Fulfill important social needs 
C)  Facilitation of change as well as organizational stability 
D)  Strength in numbers of ideas and skills 
A)  Improved decision making and control 
B)  Fulfill important social needs 
C)  Facilitation of change as well as organizational stability 
D)  Strength in numbers of ideas and skills

Question 19

Research shows that a group discussion enhances the initial tendency of individual members in a given direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

These studies gave the primary group the impetus toward a broader conception as compared to what was initially limited to a socializing group.

Accepted Answer

A)  The ERG theory 
B)  The Hawthorne studies 
C)  The Two-factor theory 
D)  The Hierarchy of Needs theory 
A)  The ERG theory 
B)  The Hawthorne studies 
C)  The Two-factor theory 
D)  The Hierarchy of Needs theory

Teams with self-leadership have been found to have varying levels of success,depending on whether the group's task is primarily conceptual or primarily behavioral in nature.

Which of the following observations about primary groups is true?

The norming stage of group development is characterized by:

This occurs when members reduce their effort and performance levels when acting as part of a group.

A comprehensive study has found that self-managed teams have had a positive impact on absenteeism and turnover.

Briefly discuss the different definitions of "group dynamics."

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "hot group"?

Teams go beyond traditional formal work groups by having a collective,synergistic effect.

Coalitions and groups have common similarities with other types of groups,yet they are not as powerful and effective in organizations.

To improve global teams,research indicates that creating a "_____" team culture can be linked to improved performance.

Briefly discuss the practicalities of group formation.

Which of the following is not a suggestion to reduce the effects of social loafing?

How can leadership enhance team effectiveness?

Groups of people who work interdependently with shared purpose across space,time,and organization boundaries using technology to communicate and collaborate are called:

Discuss the comprehensive definition of a group that exists in an organization.

According to Theodore Newcomb's balance theory of group formation,once a relationship is formed,the participants strive to maintain a symmetrical balance between the _____ and the common attitudes.

What are some dysfunctions of groups and teams? Briefly define each.

Which of the following is a positive impact of groups on individual employee effectiveness?

Research shows that a group discussion enhances the initial tendency of individual members in a given direction.

These studies gave the primary group the impetus toward a broader conception as compared to what was initially limited to a socializing group.

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

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Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

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Exam 11: Groups and Teams

Teams with self-leadership have been found to have varying levels of success,depending on whether the group's task is primarily conceptual or primarily behavioral in nature.

Which of the following observations about primary groups is true?

The norming stage of group development is characterized by:

This occurs when members reduce their effort and performance levels when acting as part of a group.

A comprehensive study has found that self-managed teams have had a positive impact on absenteeism and turnover.

Briefly discuss the different definitions of "group dynamics."

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "hot group"?

Teams go beyond traditional formal work groups by having a collective,synergistic effect.

Coalitions and groups have common similarities with other types of groups,yet they are not as powerful and effective in organizations.

To improve global teams,research indicates that creating a "_____" team culture can be linked to improved performance.

Briefly discuss the practicalities of group formation.

Which of the following is not a suggestion to reduce the effects of social loafing?

How can leadership enhance team effectiveness?

Groups of people who work interdependently with shared purpose across space,time,and organization boundaries using technology to communicate and collaborate are called:

Discuss the comprehensive definition of a group that exists in an organization.

According to Theodore Newcomb's balance theory of group formation,once a relationship is formed,the participants strive to maintain a symmetrical balance between the _____ and the common attitudes.

What are some dysfunctions of groups and teams? Briefly define each.

Which of the following is a positive impact of groups on individual employee effectiveness?

Research shows that a group discussion enhances the initial tendency of individual members in a given direction.

These studies gave the primary group the impetus toward a broader conception as compared to what was initially limited to a socializing group.

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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