Question 1

Which of the following perceptual biases results in higher evaluations of the member from a team leader?

Accepted Answer

A) Fundamental attribution error. 
B) Halo effect. 
C) Selective perception. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Fundamental attribution error. 
B) Halo effect. 
C) Selective perception. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. B

Question 2

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Awareness training needs to go beyond just teaching about differences. 
B) Team identification helps members move beyond individual differences. 
C) Diversity should be linked to task assignments. 
D) Diversity may lead to conflict. 
E) Diversity may lead to distrust.True/False 
A) Awareness training needs to go beyond just teaching about differences. 
B) Team identification helps members move beyond individual differences. 
C) Diversity should be linked to task assignments. 
D) Diversity may lead to conflict. 
E) Diversity may lead to distrust.True/False C

Question 3

Types of diversity may be placed in the following three categories:

Accepted Answer

A) Demographic, psychological, organizational. 
B) Social, individual, and group. 
C) Skill, social, and group. 
D) Organizational, social, and group. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Demographic, psychological, organizational. 
B) Social, individual, and group. 
C) Skill, social, and group. 
D) Organizational, social, and group. 
E) None of the above. A

Question 4

Diversity positively affects team performance by increasing the variety of knowledge, skills, abilities and perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Meta-analyses of studies on the effects of diversity on teams have shown consistent positive effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which two theoretical perspectives explain inconsistent findings regarding effects of diversity on teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional and dysfunctional. 
B) Information and social categorization. 
C) Information and decision-making. 
D) Perceptual bias and cognitive bias. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Functional and dysfunctional. 
B) Information and social categorization. 
C) Information and decision-making. 
D) Perceptual bias and cognitive bias. 
E) None of the above.

Question 7

The use of cross-functional teams by organizations:

Accepted Answer

A) Is necessary to deal with complex problems that cut across organizational boundaries. 
B) Is often effective, but has mixed effects on efficiency. 
C) Is difficult because these teams are more likely to have conflict problems. 
D) All of the above are true. 
E) None of the above are true. 
A) Is necessary to deal with complex problems that cut across organizational boundaries. 
B) Is often effective, but has mixed effects on efficiency. 
C) Is difficult because these teams are more likely to have conflict problems. 
D) All of the above are true. 
E) None of the above are true.

Question 8

Which are two ways to view how diversity affects a team?

Accepted Answer

A) Trait and expectations approaches. 
B) Surface and deep-level approaches. 
C) Personal and organizational approaches. 
D) Psychological and social approaches. 
E) Negative and positive approaches. 
A) Trait and expectations approaches. 
B) Surface and deep-level approaches. 
C) Personal and organizational approaches. 
D) Psychological and social approaches. 
E) Negative and positive approaches.

Question 9

What are two main theoretical perspectives used to help explain the inconsistent effects of diversity on teams?

Accepted Answer

The information/decision-making perspect

Question 10

The most effective way to deal with diversity in organizations is to enhance awareness of cultural differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Research comparing homogeneous and heterogeneous groups shows that:

Accepted Answer

A) Diversity of functional attributes reduces performance. 
B) Diversity of personal attributes improves creativity. 
C) Diversity of personal attributes improves group cohesion. 
D) All of the above are true. 
E) None of the above are true. 
A) Diversity of functional attributes reduces performance. 
B) Diversity of personal attributes improves creativity. 
C) Diversity of personal attributes improves group cohesion. 
D) All of the above are true. 
E) None of the above are true.

Question 12

The impact of diversity on groups is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) Individual differences that affect how people perform. 
B) Expectations people have about how others will perform. 
C) Group processes that require cooperation among people with different values and beliefs. 
D) All of the above are true. 
E) None of the above are true. 
A) Individual differences that affect how people perform. 
B) Expectations people have about how others will perform. 
C) Group processes that require cooperation among people with different values and beliefs. 
D) All of the above are true. 
E) None of the above are true.

Question 13

Which of the following is the most important diversity problem in groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Inappropriate cognitive categorization of people. 
B) Differential treatment of group members by the leader. 
C) Social competition within the group. 
D) Power differences within the group. 
E) All of the above are important causes of diversity problems. 
A) Inappropriate cognitive categorization of people. 
B) Differential treatment of group members by the leader. 
C) Social competition within the group. 
D) Power differences within the group. 
E) All of the above are important causes of diversity problems.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a moderating variable that impacts how diversity will affect teamwork?

Accepted Answer

A) Interdependence of tasks. 
B) Learning orientation of the team. 
C) Time working together. 
D) Supportive organization environment. 
E) Stressfulness of work. 
A) Interdependence of tasks. 
B) Learning orientation of the team. 
C) Time working together. 
D) Supportive organization environment. 
E) Stressfulness of work.

Question 15

Over time, team members develop emotional bonds, which:

Accepted Answer

A) Leads to a convergence of attitudes, beliefs, and values. 
B) Enhances the importance of background differences among team members. 
C) Changes member's personalities. 
D) Increases diversity in the team. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Leads to a convergence of attitudes, beliefs, and values. 
B) Enhances the importance of background differences among team members. 
C) Changes member's personalities. 
D) Increases diversity in the team. 
E) None of the above.

Question 16

Diversity practices that focus on ignoring cultural differences have a more positive impact on social interaction than practices that focus on acknowledging difference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

From a group dynamics perspective, diversity includes differences in people's:

Accepted Answer

A) Gender, race, and ethnicity. 
B) Knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
C) Values, beliefs, and attitudes. 
D) Organizational status and occupation. 
E) All of the above are true. 
A) Gender, race, and ethnicity. 
B) Knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
C) Values, beliefs, and attitudes. 
D) Organizational status and occupation. 
E) All of the above are true.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a perceptual bias that results in misperception of others?

Accepted Answer

A) Fundamental attribution error. 
B) Stratification. 
C) Similar-to-me effect. 
D) Selective perception. 
E) Halo effect . 
A) Fundamental attribution error. 
B) Stratification. 
C) Similar-to-me effect. 
D) Selective perception. 
E) Halo effect .

Question 19

Diversity in cross-functional teams relates to both functional and organizational diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The importance of diversity in organizations is decreasing due to the use of telecommuting and virtual teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following perceptual biases results in higher evaluations of the member from a team leader?

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Types of diversity may be placed in the following three categories:

Diversity positively affects team performance by increasing the variety of knowledge, skills, abilities and perspectives.

Meta-analyses of studies on the effects of diversity on teams have shown consistent positive effects.

Which two theoretical perspectives explain inconsistent findings regarding effects of diversity on teams?

The use of cross-functional teams by organizations:

Which are two ways to view how diversity affects a team?

What are two main theoretical perspectives used to help explain the inconsistent effects of diversity on teams?

The most effective way to deal with diversity in organizations is to enhance awareness of cultural differences.

Research comparing homogeneous and heterogeneous groups shows that:

The impact of diversity on groups is caused by:

Which of the following is the most important diversity problem in groups?

Which of the following is NOT a moderating variable that impacts how diversity will affect teamwork?

Over time, team members develop emotional bonds, which:

Diversity practices that focus on ignoring cultural differences have a more positive impact on social interaction than practices that focus on acknowledging difference.

From a group dynamics perspective, diversity includes differences in people's:

Which of the following is NOT a perceptual bias that results in misperception of others?

Diversity in cross-functional teams relates to both functional and organizational diversity.

The importance of diversity in organizations is decreasing due to the use of telecommuting and virtual teams.

Understanding Teams

Defining Team Success

Team Beginnings

Understanding the Basic Team Processes

Cooperation and Competition

Communication

Managing Conflict

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Exam 13: Diversity

Which of the following perceptual biases results in higher evaluations of the member from a team leader?

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Types of diversity may be placed in the following three categories:

Diversity positively affects team performance by increasing the variety of knowledge, skills, abilities and perspectives.

Meta-analyses of studies on the effects of diversity on teams have shown consistent positive effects.

Which two theoretical perspectives explain inconsistent findings regarding effects of diversity on teams?

The use of cross-functional teams by organizations:

Which are two ways to view how diversity affects a team?

What are two main theoretical perspectives used to help explain the inconsistent effects of diversity on teams?

The most effective way to deal with diversity in organizations is to enhance awareness of cultural differences.

Research comparing homogeneous and heterogeneous groups shows that:

The impact of diversity on groups is caused by:

Which of the following is the most important diversity problem in groups?

Which of the following is NOT a moderating variable that impacts how diversity will affect teamwork?

Over time, team members develop emotional bonds, which:

Diversity practices that focus on ignoring cultural differences have a more positive impact on social interaction than practices that focus on acknowledging difference.

From a group dynamics perspective, diversity includes differences in people's:

Which of the following is NOT a perceptual bias that results in misperception of others?

Diversity in cross-functional teams relates to both functional and organizational diversity.

The importance of diversity in organizations is decreasing due to the use of telecommuting and virtual teams.

Understanding Teams

Defining Team Success

Team Beginnings

Understanding the Basic Team Processes

Cooperation and Competition

Communication

Managing Conflict

Power and Social Influence

Decision Making

Leadership

Problem Solving

Creativity

Team and Organizational Culture

Virtual Teams

Evaluating and Rewarding Teams

Team Building and Team Training

Filters