Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding size of teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generally speaking, the most effective teams have twelve to fifteen members. 
B)  When teams have excess members, cohesiveness declines. 
C)  As team size increases, social loafing decreases. 
D)  When teams have excess members, mutual accountability increases. 
E)  As team size increases, coordination problems tend to decrease. 
A)  Generally speaking, the most effective teams have twelve to fifteen members. 
B)  When teams have excess members, cohesiveness declines. 
C)  As team size increases, social loafing decreases. 
D)  When teams have excess members, mutual accountability increases. 
E)  As team size increases, coordination problems tend to decrease. B

Question 2

According to the concept of organizational demography, if team members have dissimilar experiences, it will lead to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased employee satisfaction 
B)  decreased level of conflicts 
C)  higher employee motivation 
D)  higher employee turnover 
E)  higher team efficacy 
A)  increased employee satisfaction 
B)  decreased level of conflicts 
C)  higher employee motivation 
D)  higher employee turnover 
E)  higher team efficacy D

Question 3

Araceli is a team member in a large corporation. She never speaks in team meetings because she has seen members talk behind each other's back after the meetings. Members are constantly monitoring the other members' work, looking for mistakes to point out in a meeting. According to the information provided, which contextual factor is most likely hindering the success of Araceli's team?

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate resources 
B)  climate of trust 
C)  team structure 
D)  performance evaluations 
E)  leadership 
A)  adequate resources 
B)  climate of trust 
C)  team structure 
D)  performance evaluations 
E)  leadership B

Question 4

How does climate of trust improve effectiveness of teams?

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal trust among team members f

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding a reward system that attempts to create good team players?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reward system should encourage competitive efforts. 
B)  Rewards given to individuals should be based on peer evaluation. 
C)  The reward system should ignore individual contributions. 
D)  Performance-based rewards could include a bonus based on achievement of team goals. 
E)  The reward system should discourage cooperative efforts. 
A)  The reward system should encourage competitive efforts. 
B)  Rewards given to individuals should be based on peer evaluation. 
C)  The reward system should ignore individual contributions. 
D)  Performance-based rewards could include a bonus based on achievement of team goals. 
E)  The reward system should discourage cooperative efforts.

Question 6

During an interview with one team member, you learn that several members of the team have had conflicts regarding the content of a task to which the team was recently assigned. Are these conflicts likely to be reducing the group's productivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, because interpersonal conflicts always hurt a team's performance. 
B)  No, because conflicts based on personal animosity rarely affect team operations. 
C)  Yes, because task-related conflicts lead to poor team decisions. 
D)  No, because task-related conflicts usually benefit the performance of a team. 
E)  Yes, because disagreements about tasks usually lessen groupthink. 
A)  Yes, because interpersonal conflicts always hurt a team's performance. 
B)  No, because conflicts based on personal animosity rarely affect team operations. 
C)  Yes, because task-related conflicts lead to poor team decisions. 
D)  No, because task-related conflicts usually benefit the performance of a team. 
E)  Yes, because disagreements about tasks usually lessen groupthink.

Question 7

Which of the following techniques can be used for increasing effectiveness of teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implement a reward system that encourages competitive efforts. 
B)  The appraisal system should take into consideration peer evaluation. 
C)  Avoid giving promotions and pay raises for individual contributions. 
D)  Training should be provided to those candidates who lack team skills. 
E)  The reward system should discourage cooperative efforts. 
A)  Implement a reward system that encourages competitive efforts. 
B)  The appraisal system should take into consideration peer evaluation. 
C)  Avoid giving promotions and pay raises for individual contributions. 
D)  Training should be provided to those candidates who lack team skills. 
E)  The reward system should discourage cooperative efforts.

Question 8

Work should be performed by an individual if ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the work is complex and requires different perspectives 
B)  the work creates a common purpose or set of goals for the people in the group that is more than the aggregate of individual goals 
C)  the work is simple and does not require diverse input 
D)  several tasks that are interdependent are to be performed for completing the work 
E)  performing the work requires learning a new technology or understanding a new system 
A)  the work is complex and requires different perspectives 
B)  the work creates a common purpose or set of goals for the people in the group that is more than the aggregate of individual goals 
C)  the work is simple and does not require diverse input 
D)  several tasks that are interdependent are to be performed for completing the work 
E)  performing the work requires learning a new technology or understanding a new system

Question 9

Virtual teams tend to be less task-oriented than face-to-face teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Your company has recently landed a contract to design and manufacture a new state-of-the-art electronic device for the military. This will be a very complex project, requiring many different types of skills. Which of the following types of teams is most suited for the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving 
B)  self-managed 
C)  cross-functional 
D)  virtual 
E)  task-resolution 
A)  problem-solving 
B)  self-managed 
C)  cross-functional 
D)  virtual 
E)  task-resolution

Question 11

What are some of the cautions to be aware of when using teams? What tests should be applied to see if a team fits the situation?

Accepted Answer

Teams have increased communication deman

Question 12

A team that has a good plan, but is also willing to adjust their master plan and adapt when conditions call for it demonstrates high ________, an important variable in successful team processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal specificity 
B)  goal congruency 
C)  social loafing 
D)  diversity 
E)  reflexivity 
A)  goal specificity 
B)  goal congruency 
C)  social loafing 
D)  diversity 
E)  reflexivity

Question 13

On teams performing nonroutine activities, ________ conflicts stimulate discussion, promote critical assessment of problems and options, and can lead to better team decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship 
B)  efficacy 
C)  resource 
D)  task 
E)  social 
A)  relationship 
B)  efficacy 
C)  resource 
D)  task 
E)  social

Question 14

Members of successful teams put a tremendous amount of time and effort into discussing, shaping, and agreeing on ________ which then provides direction and guidance under any and all conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  the level of individual contribution 
B)  allocation of resources 
C)  a common purpose 
D)  allocation of roles 
E)  developing team efficacy 
A)  the level of individual contribution 
B)  allocation of resources 
C)  a common purpose 
D)  allocation of roles 
E)  developing team efficacy

Question 15

Research suggests that when members feel confident to ________ without fear of punishment, ________ can be beneficial and boost team performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  speak up; training sessions 
B)  complain; training sessions 
C)  complain; conflict 
D)  speak up; conflict 
E)  speak up; gossip 
A)  speak up; training sessions 
B)  complain; training sessions 
C)  complain; conflict 
D)  speak up; conflict 
E)  speak up; gossip

Question 16

What is a cross-functional team?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams are made up of em

Question 17

After a successful 20 year career as a rock band, and 10 years apart, Laski United has reunited for a tour. Their lead singer, Chuck Corcoran, has returned to the band after a fairly successful solo album. In this scenario, Laski United could be most likely classified as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  work group 
B)  work team 
C)  problem-solving team 
D)  cross-functional team 
E)  self-managed team 
A)  work group 
B)  work team 
C)  problem-solving team 
D)  cross-functional team 
E)  self-managed team

Question 18

Which of the following types of teams allows for collaboration between team members who are physically dispersed?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving teams 
B)  self-managed teams 
C)  task teams 
D)  virtual teams 
E)  command teams 
A)  problem-solving teams 
B)  self-managed teams 
C)  task teams 
D)  virtual teams 
E)  command teams

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true regarding a culturally diverse team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elements of diversity do not interfere with team processes. 
B)  Culturally homogeneous teams have more difficulty learning to work with each other than culturally heterogeneous teams do. 
C)  Generally, newly formed culturally diverse teams underperform when compared to newly formed culturally homogeneous teams. 
D)  Cultural diversity within a team is not advisable for those tasks that call for a variety of viewpoints. 
E)  Solving problems is more difficult for culturally homogeneous teams than it is for culturally heterogeneous teams. 
A)  Elements of diversity do not interfere with team processes. 
B)  Culturally homogeneous teams have more difficulty learning to work with each other than culturally heterogeneous teams do. 
C)  Generally, newly formed culturally diverse teams underperform when compared to newly formed culturally homogeneous teams. 
D)  Cultural diversity within a team is not advisable for those tasks that call for a variety of viewpoints. 
E)  Solving problems is more difficult for culturally homogeneous teams than it is for culturally heterogeneous teams.

Question 20

What is team efficacy? What can management do to increase team efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Effective teams have confidence in thems

Which of the following statements is true regarding size of teams?

According to the concept of organizational demography, if team members have dissimilar experiences, it will lead to ________.

How does climate of trust improve effectiveness of teams?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a reward system that attempts to create good team players?

During an interview with one team member, you learn that several members of the team have had conflicts regarding the content of a task to which the team was recently assigned. Are these conflicts likely to be reducing the group's productivity?

Which of the following techniques can be used for increasing effectiveness of teams?

Work should be performed by an individual if ________.

Virtual teams tend to be less task-oriented than face-to-face teams.

Your company has recently landed a contract to design and manufacture a new state-of-the-art electronic device for the military. This will be a very complex project, requiring many different types of skills. Which of the following types of teams is most suited for the project?

What are some of the cautions to be aware of when using teams? What tests should be applied to see if a team fits the situation?

A team that has a good plan, but is also willing to adjust their master plan and adapt when conditions call for it demonstrates high ________, an important variable in successful team processes.

On teams performing nonroutine activities, ________ conflicts stimulate discussion, promote critical assessment of problems and options, and can lead to better team decisions.

Members of successful teams put a tremendous amount of time and effort into discussing, shaping, and agreeing on ________ which then provides direction and guidance under any and all conditions.

Research suggests that when members feel confident to without fear of punishment, can be beneficial and boost team performance.

What is a cross-functional team?

After a successful 20 year career as a rock band, and 10 years apart, Laski United has reunited for a tour. Their lead singer, Chuck Corcoran, has returned to the band after a fairly successful solo album. In this scenario, Laski United could be most likely classified as a ________.

Which of the following types of teams allows for collaboration between team members who are physically dispersed?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a culturally diverse team?

What is team efficacy? What can management do to increase team efficacy?

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Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

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Communication

Leadership

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Foundations of Organization Structure

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Which of the following statements is true regarding size of teams?

According to the concept of organizational demography, if team members have dissimilar experiences, it will lead to ________.

How does climate of trust improve effectiveness of teams?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a reward system that attempts to create good team players?

During an interview with one team member, you learn that several members of the team have had conflicts regarding the content of a task to which the team was recently assigned. Are these conflicts likely to be reducing the group's productivity?

Which of the following techniques can be used for increasing effectiveness of teams?

Work should be performed by an individual if ________.

Virtual teams tend to be less task-oriented than face-to-face teams.

Your company has recently landed a contract to design and manufacture a new state-of-the-art electronic device for the military. This will be a very complex project, requiring many different types of skills. Which of the following types of teams is most suited for the project?

What are some of the cautions to be aware of when using teams? What tests should be applied to see if a team fits the situation?

A team that has a good plan, but is also willing to adjust their master plan and adapt when conditions call for it demonstrates high ________, an important variable in successful team processes.

On teams performing nonroutine activities, ________ conflicts stimulate discussion, promote critical assessment of problems and options, and can lead to better team decisions.

Members of successful teams put a tremendous amount of time and effort into discussing, shaping, and agreeing on ________ which then provides direction and guidance under any and all conditions.

Research suggests that when members feel confident to ________ without fear of punishment, ________ can be beneficial and boost team performance.

What is a cross-functional team?

After a successful 20 year career as a rock band, and 10 years apart, Laski United has reunited for a tour. Their lead singer, Chuck Corcoran, has returned to the band after a fairly successful solo album. In this scenario, Laski United could be most likely classified as a ________.

Which of the following types of teams allows for collaboration between team members who are physically dispersed?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a culturally diverse team?

What is team efficacy? What can management do to increase team efficacy?

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

Foundations of Group Behavior

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Research suggests that when members feel confident to without fear of punishment, can be beneficial and boost team performance.