Question 1

While using which of the following type of group decision-making techniques is a group more likely to experience increased groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  interacting group 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  video conference 
D)  nominal group technique 
E)  electronic meeting 
A)  interacting group 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  video conference 
D)  nominal group technique 
E)  electronic meeting A

Question 2

Julia, Bree, and David work in different departments but often eat lunch together. They are an example of a(n) ________ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal 
B)  informal 
C)  command 
D)  task 
E)  interest 
A)  formal 
B)  informal 
C)  command 
D)  task 
E)  interest B

Question 3

What is deviant workplace behavior? How is deviant workplace behavior influenced by the group to which the individual belongs?

Accepted Answer

Deviant workplace behavior (also called antisocial behavior or workplace incivility) is voluntary behavior that violates significant organizational norms and, in doing so, threatens the well-being of the organization or its members.
Like norms in general, individual employees' antisocial actions are shaped by the group context within which they work. Evidence demonstrates that antisocial behavior exhibited by a work group is a significant predictor of an individual's antisocial behavior at work. In other words, deviant workplace behavior is likely to flourish where it's supported by group norms. Workers who socialize either at or outside work with people who are frequently absent from work are more likely to be absent themselves. Someone who ordinarily wouldn't engage in deviant behavior might be more likely to do so when working in a group. A recent study suggests those working in a group were more likely to lie, cheat, and steal than individuals working alone. Thus, deviant behavior depends on the accepted norms of the group-or even whether an individual is part of a group.

Question 4

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group decisions as compared to individual decisions.

Accepted Answer

Group decisions are generally more accur

Question 5

As compared to collectivist cultures, conformity to social norms is higher in individualistic cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tammy, Lisa, Bart, Madaline, and Roberto all work at Frink Electronics. After work, Tammy, Lisa, and Madaline all enjoy going to the Lux Lounge for Happy Hour. Tammy, Lisa, and Madaline constitute a(n) ________ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  task 
B)  formal 
C)  informal 
D)  performance 
E)  action 
A)  task 
B)  formal 
C)  informal 
D)  performance 
E)  action

Question 7

Explain the following terms: "groupthink" and "groupshift."

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is related to norms. It descr

Question 8

Temporary groups with deadlines have their own unique sequencing of actions. The first of these actions is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  forming 
B)  first meeting 
C)  norming 
D)  transitioning 
E)  performing 
A)  forming 
B)  first meeting 
C)  norming 
D)  transitioning 
E)  performing

Question 9

The degree to which members of the group are similar to, or different from, one another is considered as diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following terms refers to the process by which an individual's desire for acceptance by the group and the pressure by the group on individual members to match its standards results in a change in individual attitudes and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity 
B)  coercion 
C)  commitment 
D)  convergence 
E)  confluence 
A)  conformity 
B)  coercion 
C)  commitment 
D)  convergence 
E)  confluence

Question 11

Research consistently shows that a group in a brainstorming session generates more ideas than an individual working alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In this group discussion technique, the group leader states the problem in a clear manner so all participants understand. Members then freewheel as many alternatives as they can in a given length of time. No criticism is allowed, and all alternatives are recorded for later discussion and analysis. One idea stimulates others, and judgments of even the most bizarre suggestions are withheld until later to encourage group members to "think the unusual." Identify the decision-making technique in the discussion.

Accepted Answer

A)  group polarization 
B)  morphological analysis 
C)  mind mapping 
D)  electronic meeting 
E)  brainstorming 
A)  group polarization 
B)  morphological analysis 
C)  mind mapping 
D)  electronic meeting 
E)  brainstorming

Question 13

What are the five stages of group development?

Accepted Answer

A)  generation, implementation, construction, production, and termination 
B)  introduction, development, production, deterioration, and adjournment 
C)  initiation, evolution, maturation, degeneration, and termination 
D)  forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning 
E)  introducing, developing, performing, controlling, and terminating 
A)  generation, implementation, construction, production, and termination 
B)  introduction, development, production, deterioration, and adjournment 
C)  initiation, evolution, maturation, degeneration, and termination 
D)  forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning 
E)  introducing, developing, performing, controlling, and terminating

Question 14

What happens during the adjourning stage of the five-stage group-development model?

Accepted Answer

A)  wrapping up activities 
B)  assimilating a common set of expectations 
C)  solidifying the group structure 
D)  resisting the constraints of the group 
E)  dealing with uncertainty about leadership 
A)  wrapping up activities 
B)  assimilating a common set of expectations 
C)  solidifying the group structure 
D)  resisting the constraints of the group 
E)  dealing with uncertainty about leadership

Question 15

Which of the following is a group decision-making technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  mind mapping 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  lateral thinking 
D)  group polarization 
E)  morphological analysis 
A)  mind mapping 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  lateral thinking 
D)  group polarization 
E)  morphological analysis

Question 16

Which of the following terms best represents voluntary actions that violate significant organizational norms and, in doing so, threatens the well-being of the organization or its members?

Accepted Answer

A)  negativity offset 
B)  deviant workplace behavior 
C)  self-concordance 
D)  emotional contagion 
E)  positivity offset 
A)  negativity offset 
B)  deviant workplace behavior 
C)  self-concordance 
D)  emotional contagion 
E)  positivity offset

Question 17

________ is good for achieving commitment to a solution.

Accepted Answer

A)  An interacting group 
B)  Brainstorming 
C)  Nominal group technique 
D)  Electronic meeting 
E)  Delphi technique 
A)  An interacting group 
B)  Brainstorming 
C)  Nominal group technique 
D)  Electronic meeting 
E)  Delphi technique

Question 18

Milhouse, a classically trained violinist, recently joined a country band. The members of the band, though they like Milhouse, do not appreciate his attention to details and the preppy way he dresses. The band is pressuring Milhouse to change in order to fit into the group. Which of the following represents the most likely conformity expected of Milhouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  for Milhouse to bathe less 
B)  for Milhouse to wear jeans and boots 
C)  for Milhouse to play the fiddle 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both A and C 
A)  for Milhouse to bathe less 
B)  for Milhouse to wear jeans and boots 
C)  for Milhouse to play the fiddle 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both A and C

Question 19

Increasing the group's status and the perceived difficulty of attaining membership encourages group cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A role indicates a set of expected behavior patterns attributed to someone occupying a given position in a social unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

While using which of the following type of group decision-making techniques is a group more likely to experience increased groupthink?

Julia, Bree, and David work in different departments but often eat lunch together. They are an example of a(n) ________ group.

What is deviant workplace behavior? How is deviant workplace behavior influenced by the group to which the individual belongs?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group decisions as compared to individual decisions.

As compared to collectivist cultures, conformity to social norms is higher in individualistic cultures.

Tammy, Lisa, Bart, Madaline, and Roberto all work at Frink Electronics. After work, Tammy, Lisa, and Madaline all enjoy going to the Lux Lounge for Happy Hour. Tammy, Lisa, and Madaline constitute a(n) ________ group.

Explain the following terms: "groupthink" and "groupshift."

Temporary groups with deadlines have their own unique sequencing of actions. The first of these actions is ________.

The degree to which members of the group are similar to, or different from, one another is considered as diversity.

Which of the following terms refers to the process by which an individual's desire for acceptance by the group and the pressure by the group on individual members to match its standards results in a change in individual attitudes and behaviors?

Research consistently shows that a group in a brainstorming session generates more ideas than an individual working alone.

What are the five stages of group development?

What happens during the adjourning stage of the five-stage group-development model?

Which of the following is a group decision-making technique?

Which of the following terms best represents voluntary actions that violate significant organizational norms and, in doing so, threatens the well-being of the organization or its members?

________ is good for achieving commitment to a solution.

Increasing the group's status and the perceived difficulty of attaining membership encourages group cohesiveness.

A role indicates a set of expected behavior patterns attributed to someone occupying a given position in a social unit.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

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Exam 9: Foundations of Group Behavior

While using which of the following type of group decision-making techniques is a group more likely to experience increased groupthink?

Julia, Bree, and David work in different departments but often eat lunch together. They are an example of a(n) ________ group.

What is deviant workplace behavior? How is deviant workplace behavior influenced by the group to which the individual belongs?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group decisions as compared to individual decisions.

As compared to collectivist cultures, conformity to social norms is higher in individualistic cultures.

Tammy, Lisa, Bart, Madaline, and Roberto all work at Frink Electronics. After work, Tammy, Lisa, and Madaline all enjoy going to the Lux Lounge for Happy Hour. Tammy, Lisa, and Madaline constitute a(n) ________ group.

Explain the following terms: "groupthink" and "groupshift."

Temporary groups with deadlines have their own unique sequencing of actions. The first of these actions is ________.

The degree to which members of the group are similar to, or different from, one another is considered as diversity.

Which of the following terms refers to the process by which an individual's desire for acceptance by the group and the pressure by the group on individual members to match its standards results in a change in individual attitudes and behaviors?

Research consistently shows that a group in a brainstorming session generates more ideas than an individual working alone.

What are the five stages of group development?

What happens during the adjourning stage of the five-stage group-development model?

Which of the following is a group decision-making technique?

Which of the following terms best represents voluntary actions that violate significant organizational norms and, in doing so, threatens the well-being of the organization or its members?

________ is good for achieving commitment to a solution.

Increasing the group's status and the perceived difficulty of attaining membership encourages group cohesiveness.

A role indicates a set of expected behavior patterns attributed to someone occupying a given position in a social unit.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters