Question 1

Group norms are explicit, written rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is regarding the development of group norms?

Accepted Answer

A) They develop unconsciously and gradually over time. 
B) They are developed only when there are external pressures. 
C) They are created by mutual influence and develop through interactions of group members. 
D) They come from a variety of sources. 
E) They are strongly influenced by events early in the group's existence. 
A) They develop unconsciously and gradually over time. 
B) They are developed only when there are external pressures. 
C) They are created by mutual influence and develop through interactions of group members. 
D) They come from a variety of sources. 
E) They are strongly influenced by events early in the group's existence.

Question 3

Group goals are most effective when they are created by a leader outside of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most of the literature on virtual teams suggests:

Accepted Answer

A) Getting the team together face-to-face at the start of the project. 
B) Limiting the team size to smaller than face-to-face teams. 
C) Ensuring the team is leader-less. 
D) Limiting all social interactions between members. 
E) All of the above.True/False 
A) Getting the team together face-to-face at the start of the project. 
B) Limiting the team size to smaller than face-to-face teams. 
C) Ensuring the team is leader-less. 
D) Limiting all social interactions between members. 
E) All of the above.True/False

Question 5

McGrath's model of how project groups operate over time proposes four types of functions:

Accepted Answer

A) Inception, problem solving, conflict resolution, execution. 
B) Forming, storming, norming, performing. 
C) Creation, development, diffusion, execution. 
D) Investigation, maintenance, socialization, turnover. 
E) Value expression, coordination, defining appropriate behavior, creating identity. 
A) Inception, problem solving, conflict resolution, execution. 
B) Forming, storming, norming, performing. 
C) Creation, development, diffusion, execution. 
D) Investigation, maintenance, socialization, turnover. 
E) Value expression, coordination, defining appropriate behavior, creating identity.

Question 6

Explain the value and characteristics of effective team goals.

Accepted Answer

Team goals provide teams with direction

Question 7

Group norms are valuable because they:

Accepted Answer

A) Help give group members a sense of how they are different from the group. 
B) Reduce overly predictable behavior by group members. 
C) Help to define what is appropriate behavior by group members. 
D) Make the group less distinctive. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Help give group members a sense of how they are different from the group. 
B) Reduce overly predictable behavior by group members. 
C) Help to define what is appropriate behavior by group members. 
D) Make the group less distinctive. 
E) All of the above.

Question 8

One of the important lessons from the study of group development is:

Accepted Answer

A) Strong leadership is crucial to group success. 
B) Teams should focus on productivity at the beginning of a project. 
C) Most of the productive work occurs at the end of a project. 
D) Good social relations among team members often do not develop until the end of a project. 
E) All of the above are true. 
A) Strong leadership is crucial to group success. 
B) Teams should focus on productivity at the beginning of a project. 
C) Most of the productive work occurs at the end of a project. 
D) Good social relations among team members often do not develop until the end of a project. 
E) All of the above are true.

Question 9

Research on work teams shows that clear project goals:

Accepted Answer

A) Help improve team performance and internal team processes. 
B) Lead to greater conflict. 
C) Are not possible without a team leader. 
D) Are the same as the team's mission statement. 
E) Are not necessary. 
A) Help improve team performance and internal team processes. 
B) Lead to greater conflict. 
C) Are not possible without a team leader. 
D) Are the same as the team's mission statement. 
E) Are not necessary.

Question 10

Team warm-ups help clarify task-related goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The contemporary approach on studying teams emphasizes the permanent nature of teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Group socialization refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Process by which a group is integrated into the larger organizational context. 
B) Process by which a person becomes a member of a group. 
C) Process by which leaders develop relations with individual members. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Process by which a group is integrated into the larger organizational context. 
B) Process by which a person becomes a member of a group. 
C) Process by which leaders develop relations with individual members. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 13

Anacona and Caldwell (1990) present a model of group development based on the:

Accepted Answer

A) Notion of punctuated equilibrium. 
B) Cyclical nature of team development. 
C) Changing nature of tasks and how these changes affect internal processes and external relations. 
D) Temporal nature of teams. 
E) The development of group processes. 
A) Notion of punctuated equilibrium. 
B) Cyclical nature of team development. 
C) Changing nature of tasks and how these changes affect internal processes and external relations. 
D) Temporal nature of teams. 
E) The development of group processes.

Group norms are explicit, written rules.

Which of the following is regarding the development of group norms?

Group goals are most effective when they are created by a leader outside of the group.

Most of the literature on virtual teams suggests:

McGrath's model of how project groups operate over time proposes four types of functions:

Explain the value and characteristics of effective team goals.

Group norms are valuable because they:

One of the important lessons from the study of group development is:

Research on work teams shows that clear project goals:

Team warm-ups help clarify task-related goals.

The contemporary approach on studying teams emphasizes the permanent nature of teams.

Group socialization refers to:

Anacona and Caldwell (1990) present a model of group development based on the:

Understanding Teams

Defining Team Success

Understanding the Basic Team Processes

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

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Exam 3: Team Beginnings

Group norms are explicit, written rules.

Which of the following is regarding the development of group norms?

Group goals are most effective when they are created by a leader outside of the group.

Most of the literature on virtual teams suggests:

McGrath's model of how project groups operate over time proposes four types of functions:

Explain the value and characteristics of effective team goals.

Group norms are valuable because they:

One of the important lessons from the study of group development is:

Research on work teams shows that clear project goals:

Team warm-ups help clarify task-related goals.

The contemporary approach on studying teams emphasizes the permanent nature of teams.

Group socialization refers to:

Anacona and Caldwell (1990) present a model of group development based on the:

Understanding Teams

Defining Team Success

Understanding the Basic Team Processes

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