Exam 9: Understanding Group and Team Performance

Which of the following describes the difference between a team and a group?

A group member with high status generally talks more than a low status member.

Explain the difference between status and power. Give an example to illustrate.

For a collection of people to be considered a group, individuals should have a sense of belonging to the group.

Teachers who lower grades because of unexcused absences are using what type of power?

A teacher or a supervisor is an example of a person who has legitimate power.

When a group becomes familiar with its members and the group task, this is known as the _____ phase of group development.

As group members become more comfortable about expressing their opinions, they may begin to experience disagreements over leadership or task issues. This conflict is called _____.

The opposite of coercive power is which of the following?

The chain pattern of group interaction is when a person receives most of their communication from a central person.

When working in a group, Alicia tends to manage conflicts between other group members, and she mediates disputes among group members. Alicia is filling the role of _____.

What are individual roles?