Question 1

The reduction of individual contributions when people work in groups rather than alone refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Social loafing. 
B) Free-riding. 
C) The "sucker effect." 
D) Social facilitation. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Social loafing. 
B) Free-riding. 
C) The "sucker effect." 
D) Social facilitation. 
E) None of the above. A

Question 2

The most effective reward systems for a team is to make it completely team-based and not reward individual performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Members are more likely to multi-task during virtual meetings than in face-to-face ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Task-related behaviors are more important than social behaviors in a team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An awareness of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of individual team members refers to the group's:

Accepted Answer

A) Transactive memory. 
B) Mental model. 
C) Group process. 
D) Cohesion. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Transactive memory. 
B) Mental model. 
C) Group process. 
D) Cohesion. 
E) None of the above.

Question 6

In an airline flight crew, an understanding of the different roles of the crew members refers to its:

Accepted Answer

A) Transactive memory. 
B) Mental model. 
C) Group process. 
D) Cohesion. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Transactive memory. 
B) Mental model. 
C) Group process. 
D) Cohesion. 
E) None of the above.

Question 7

Social loafing is more likely to occur when tasks are challenging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Team efficacy has __________ relationship with performance:

Accepted Answer

A) No. 
B) A one-way. 
C) A reciprocal. 
D) A curvilinear. 
E) A simple. 
A) No. 
B) A one-way. 
C) A reciprocal. 
D) A curvilinear. 
E) A simple.

Question 9

For project teams, role problems often appear to worsen near the end of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a task-related behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Expressing acceptance of another group member. 
B) Showing recognition toward another group member. 
C) Showing encouragement toward another group member. 
D) Giving ideas and advice regarding a work assignment . 
E) Listening to another group member's personal issues. 
A) Expressing acceptance of another group member. 
B) Showing recognition toward another group member. 
C) Showing encouragement toward another group member. 
D) Giving ideas and advice regarding a work assignment . 
E) Listening to another group member's personal issues.

Question 11

Social support behaviors are not related to team performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The key to obtaining and using feedback is to create:

Accepted Answer

A) A safe environment. 
B) Cohesion. 
C) A critical environment. 
D) Strong leadership. 
E) None of the above. 
A) A safe environment. 
B) Cohesion. 
C) A critical environment. 
D) Strong leadership. 
E) None of the above.

Question 13

Group cohesion can reduce stress of members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare and contrast team efficacy and team potency.

Accepted Answer

Team efficacy is perception th

Question 15

When groups are in the forming stage, they should focus more on _____ behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) Social. 
B) Task. 
C) Both social and task. 
D) Role. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Social. 
B) Task. 
C) Both social and task. 
D) Role. 
E) None of the above.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of more cohesive groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Smaller size. 
B) Similarity among members. 
C) Better communication. 
D) Strict entry requirements. 
E) Weak norms. 
A) Smaller size. 
B) Similarity among members. 
C) Better communication. 
D) Strict entry requirements. 
E) Weak norms.

Question 17

Group cohesion can improve performance because:

Accepted Answer

A) Cohesive groups are more likely to accept group goals. 
B) Cohesive groups have better communication. 
C) Cohesive groups are more likely to comply with group norms. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above, because group cohesion typically reduces performance. 
A) Cohesive groups are more likely to accept group goals. 
B) Cohesive groups have better communication. 
C) Cohesive groups are more likely to comply with group norms. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above, because group cohesion typically reduces performance.

Question 18

Group process observations:

Accepted Answer

A) Should be done by someone who is not a group member. 
B) Should help to define the appropriate behaviors that each member should perform. 
C) Help the group to work on its problems when they occur. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Should be done by someone who is not a group member. 
B) Should help to define the appropriate behaviors that each member should perform. 
C) Help the group to work on its problems when they occur. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 19

What is the optimum balance between task and social behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A) 20% toward social and 80% toward task behaviors. 
B) 10% toward task and 90% toward social behaviors. 
C) 10% toward social and 90% toward task behaviors. 
D) 50% toward social and 50% toward task behaviors.. 
E) It depends on the characteristics of the task and group. 
A) 20% toward social and 80% toward task behaviors. 
B) 10% toward task and 90% toward social behaviors. 
C) 10% toward social and 90% toward task behaviors. 
D) 50% toward social and 50% toward task behaviors.. 
E) It depends on the characteristics of the task and group.

Question 20

Teams evaluate their ability to succeed by:

Accepted Answer

A) Examining the hierarchical structure of the group in relation to the larger organizational context. 
B) Examining the complexity of the task and temporal resources. 
C) Examining their personal resources and ability to work together. 
D) Weighing costs and benefits of working together or individually. 
E) Weighing demands of the task and rewards given. 
A) Examining the hierarchical structure of the group in relation to the larger organizational context. 
B) Examining the complexity of the task and temporal resources. 
C) Examining their personal resources and ability to work together. 
D) Weighing costs and benefits of working together or individually. 
E) Weighing demands of the task and rewards given.

The reduction of individual contributions when people work in groups rather than alone refers to:

The most effective reward systems for a team is to make it completely team-based and not reward individual performance.

Members are more likely to multi-task during virtual meetings than in face-to-face ones.

Task-related behaviors are more important than social behaviors in a team.

An awareness of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of individual team members refers to the group's:

In an airline flight crew, an understanding of the different roles of the crew members refers to its:

Social loafing is more likely to occur when tasks are challenging.

Team efficacy has __________ relationship with performance:

For project teams, role problems often appear to worsen near the end of the project.

Which of the following is an example of a task-related behavior?

Social support behaviors are not related to team performance.

The key to obtaining and using feedback is to create:

Group cohesion can reduce stress of members.

Compare and contrast team efficacy and team potency.

When groups are in the forming stage, they should focus more on _____ behaviors.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of more cohesive groups?

Group cohesion can improve performance because:

Group process observations:

What is the optimum balance between task and social behaviors?

Teams evaluate their ability to succeed by:

Understanding Teams

Defining Team Success

Team Beginnings

Cooperation and Competition

Communication

Managing Conflict

Power and Social Influence

Decision Making

Leadership

Problem Solving

Creativity

Diversity

Team and Organizational Culture

Virtual Teams

Evaluating and Rewarding Teams

Team Building and Team Training

Filters

Exam 4: Understanding the Basic Team Processes

The reduction of individual contributions when people work in groups rather than alone refers to:

The most effective reward systems for a team is to make it completely team-based and not reward individual performance.

Members are more likely to multi-task during virtual meetings than in face-to-face ones.

Task-related behaviors are more important than social behaviors in a team.

An awareness of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of individual team members refers to the group's:

In an airline flight crew, an understanding of the different roles of the crew members refers to its:

Social loafing is more likely to occur when tasks are challenging.

Team efficacy has __________ relationship with performance:

For project teams, role problems often appear to worsen near the end of the project.

Which of the following is an example of a task-related behavior?

Social support behaviors are not related to team performance.

The key to obtaining and using feedback is to create:

Group cohesion can reduce stress of members.

Compare and contrast team efficacy and team potency.

When groups are in the forming stage, they should focus more on _____ behaviors.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of more cohesive groups?

Group cohesion can improve performance because:

Group process observations:

What is the optimum balance between task and social behaviors?

Teams evaluate their ability to succeed by:

Understanding Teams

Defining Team Success

Team Beginnings

Cooperation and Competition

Communication

Managing Conflict

Power and Social Influence

Decision Making

Leadership

Problem Solving

Creativity

Diversity

Team and Organizational Culture

Virtual Teams

Evaluating and Rewarding Teams

Team Building and Team Training

Filters