Question 1

Memos are effective at conveying fairly detailed information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Self-managing work teams are often allowed to schedule assignments, but they are rarely allowed to fire coworkers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Typically a team performs well because its members possess some level of talent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Members of a working group go about their jobs independently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding groupthink

Accepted Answer

A)  Groupthink generates diverse ideas and conclusions. 
B)  With groupthink, it is common for a team member to take a stand that differs from the opinion of others in the group. 
C)  Groupthink results in team members spending considerable time weighing the pros and cons of a decision. 
D)  Groupthink results in a tendency for team members to conform to group pressure in making decisions. 
A)  Groupthink generates diverse ideas and conclusions. 
B)  With groupthink, it is common for a team member to take a stand that differs from the opinion of others in the group. 
C)  Groupthink results in team members spending considerable time weighing the pros and cons of a decision. 
D)  Groupthink results in a tendency for team members to conform to group pressure in making decisions.

Question 6

You are an HR manager. Write a memo to your employees notifying them about the mandatory overtime that will be in effect during the holiday season. Use standard memo format.

Accepted Answer

Responses will vary but should

Question 7

The best way to get over your fear of making a presentation is through preparation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Nonverbal communication is the exchange of information through behavior such as facial expressions and tone of voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

This type of team consists of geographically dispersed workers who interact electronically for the purpose of achieving a common goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-functional team 
B)  Self-managing work team 
C)  Virtual team 
D)  Manager-led team 
A)  Cross-functional team 
B)  Self-managing work team 
C)  Virtual team 
D)  Manager-led team

Question 10

Chris Arnholt made recommendations for the design of the RAZR through drawings, models, and verbal communications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not good advice on surviving team projects in college

Accepted Answer

A)  Draw up a team charter 
B)  Contribute your ideas 
C)  Use the strengths of each member 
D)  Getting the project done right and on time is more important than the experience gained from working on a team. 
A)  Draw up a team charter 
B)  Contribute your ideas 
C)  Use the strengths of each member 
D)  Getting the project done right and on time is more important than the experience gained from working on a team.

Question 12

Which of the following is not one of the factors that make a team cohesive

Accepted Answer

A)  When the team is successful at achieving its goals. 
B)  When team members perceive other fellow members as people who share their own attitudes and experience. 
C)  When it is difficult to get on the team. 
D)  When the team is very large 
A)  When the team is successful at achieving its goals. 
B)  When team members perceive other fellow members as people who share their own attitudes and experience. 
C)  When it is difficult to get on the team. 
D)  When the team is very large

Question 13

Discuss the ways in which organizations benefit from effective communication.

Accepted Answer

Businesses benefit in several ways when

Question 14

An organization's formal communication network consists of all communications that flow along its official lines of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Teams don't always work. Identify four factors that make it less likely that teams will succeed in an organization

Accepted Answer

•	Members are unwilling to cooperate; th

Question 16

Miscommunications can easily occur with virtual teams and it's difficult to establish trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding manager-led teams

Accepted Answer

A)  Team leaders are in charge of setting team goals, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance. 
B)  Team members are in charge of making all important decisions. 
C)  Team leaders have no authority to monitor team performance. 
D)  Team members are responsible for assigning tasks among themselves. 
A)  Team leaders are in charge of setting team goals, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance. 
B)  Team members are in charge of making all important decisions. 
C)  Team leaders have no authority to monitor team performance. 
D)  Team members are responsible for assigning tasks among themselves.

Question 18

In the case of the team that created the RAZR cell phone, the common goal was to create and bring to market an ultrathin cell phone that would help Motorola regain its lofty position in the cell phone market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Task facilitators are especially valuable when:

Accepted Answer

A)  people on the team aren't getting along. 
B)  group cohesiveness needs to be improved. 
C)  consensus needs to be built. 
D)  assignments are not clear or progress is slow. 
A)  people on the team aren't getting along. 
B)  group cohesiveness needs to be improved. 
C)  consensus needs to be built. 
D)  assignments are not clear or progress is slow.

Question 20

Discuss the difference between internal and external communication.

Accepted Answer

Organizational communication flows throu

Memos are effective at conveying fairly detailed information.

Self-managing work teams are often allowed to schedule assignments, but they are rarely allowed to fire coworkers.

Typically a team performs well because its members possess some level of talent.

Members of a working group go about their jobs independently.

Which of the following is true regarding groupthink

You are an HR manager. Write a memo to your employees notifying them about the mandatory overtime that will be in effect during the holiday season. Use standard memo format.

The best way to get over your fear of making a presentation is through preparation.

Nonverbal communication is the exchange of information through behavior such as facial expressions and tone of voice.

This type of team consists of geographically dispersed workers who interact electronically for the purpose of achieving a common goal.

Chris Arnholt made recommendations for the design of the RAZR through drawings, models, and verbal communications.

Which of the following is not good advice on surviving team projects in college

Which of the following is not one of the factors that make a team cohesive

Discuss the ways in which organizations benefit from effective communication.

An organization's formal communication network consists of all communications that flow along its official lines of authority.

Teams don't always work. Identify four factors that make it less likely that teams will succeed in an organization

Miscommunications can easily occur with virtual teams and it's difficult to establish trust.

Which of the following is true regarding manager-led teams

In the case of the team that created the RAZR cell phone, the common goal was to create and bring to market an ultrathin cell phone that would help Motorola regain its lofty position in the cell phone market.

Task facilitators are especially valuable when:

Discuss the difference between internal and external communication.

The Foundations of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Business in a Global Environment

Selecting a Form of Business Ownership

The Challenges of Starting a Business

Managing for Business Success

Recruiting, Motivating, and Keeping Quality Employees

Marketing: Providing Value to Customers

Product Design and Development

Operations Management in Manufacturing and Service Industries

The Role of Accounting in Business

Managing Financial Resources

Personal Finances

Managing Information and Technology

The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business

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Exam 8: Teamwork and Communications

Memos are effective at conveying fairly detailed information.

Self-managing work teams are often allowed to schedule assignments, but they are rarely allowed to fire coworkers.

Typically a team performs well because its members possess some level of talent.

Members of a working group go about their jobs independently.

Which of the following is true regarding groupthink

You are an HR manager. Write a memo to your employees notifying them about the mandatory overtime that will be in effect during the holiday season. Use standard memo format.

The best way to get over your fear of making a presentation is through preparation.

Nonverbal communication is the exchange of information through behavior such as facial expressions and tone of voice.

This type of team consists of geographically dispersed workers who interact electronically for the purpose of achieving a common goal.

Chris Arnholt made recommendations for the design of the RAZR through drawings, models, and verbal communications.

Which of the following is not good advice on surviving team projects in college

Which of the following is not one of the factors that make a team cohesive

Discuss the ways in which organizations benefit from effective communication.

An organization's formal communication network consists of all communications that flow along its official lines of authority.

Teams don't always work. Identify four factors that make it less likely that teams will succeed in an organization

Miscommunications can easily occur with virtual teams and it's difficult to establish trust.

Which of the following is true regarding manager-led teams

In the case of the team that created the RAZR cell phone, the common goal was to create and bring to market an ultrathin cell phone that would help Motorola regain its lofty position in the cell phone market.

Task facilitators are especially valuable when:

Discuss the difference between internal and external communication.

The Foundations of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Business in a Global Environment

Selecting a Form of Business Ownership

The Challenges of Starting a Business

Managing for Business Success

Recruiting, Motivating, and Keeping Quality Employees

Marketing: Providing Value to Customers

Product Design and Development

Operations Management in Manufacturing and Service Industries

The Role of Accounting in Business

Managing Financial Resources

Personal Finances

Managing Information and Technology

The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business

Filters