Question 1

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 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding a cross-functional team?

Accepted Answer

A)  A cross-functional team is made up of employees from different hierarchical levels. 
B)  A cross-functional team is made up of employees from the same department. 
C)  Today, cross-functional teams are rarely used in well-established organizations. 
D)  In the case of a cross-functional team, the early stages of development are typically very short. 
E)  Cross-functional teams are used for developing new ideas and coordinating complex projects. 
A)  A cross-functional team is made up of employees from different hierarchical levels. 
B)  A cross-functional team is made up of employees from the same department. 
C)  Today, cross-functional teams are rarely used in well-established organizations. 
D)  In the case of a cross-functional team, the early stages of development are typically very short. 
E)  Cross-functional teams are used for developing new ideas and coordinating complex projects.

Question 3

Discuss the impact of conflicts on effectiveness of teams.

Accepted Answer

Conflict on a team isn't necessarily bad

Question 4

Which of the following terms indicates the degree to which members of a work unit (group, team, or department) share a common attribute, such as age, sex, race, or educational level?

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic environment 
B)  residential mobility 
C)  organizational demography 
D)  population dynamics 
E)  employee mobility 
A)  demographic environment 
B)  residential mobility 
C)  organizational demography 
D)  population dynamics 
E)  employee mobility

Question 5

Teams differ from groups because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  teams have no limits on the number of members, while groups have a restricted membership 
B)  members of teams work independently of each other, while those in groups show greater dependence on each other 
C)  members of teams work toward individual goals that may or may not be related, while groups have a common goal 
D)  teams are constructed to be purposeful (symbiotic) in their member interaction 
E)  teams have a no fixed duration, while groups have a fixed duration 
A)  teams have no limits on the number of members, while groups have a restricted membership 
B)  members of teams work independently of each other, while those in groups show greater dependence on each other 
C)  members of teams work toward individual goals that may or may not be related, while groups have a common goal 
D)  teams are constructed to be purposeful (symbiotic) in their member interaction 
E)  teams have a no fixed duration, while groups have a fixed duration

Question 6

Teamwork takes more time and often more resources than individual work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As compared to individual work, teamwork ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  involves fewer meetings 
B)  takes more time 
C)  needs less resources 
D)  decreases communication demands 
E)  decreases the need for conflict management 
A)  involves fewer meetings 
B)  takes more time 
C)  needs less resources 
D)  decreases communication demands 
E)  decreases the need for conflict management

Question 8

Teams that are composed of people who score high on ________ are more creative and innovative.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional stability 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  openness to experience 
D)  extraversion 
E)  conscientiousness 
A)  emotional stability 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  openness to experience 
D)  extraversion 
E)  conscientiousness

Question 9

The primary goal of a work team is information sharing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to a study of 45 self-managed factory teams, ________ improved for both individuals and the team as a whole when ________ were dependent on input from teammates.

Accepted Answer

A)  attitudes; economic rewards 
B)  economic rewards; performances 
C)  performances; attitudes 
D)  performance; economic rewards 
E)  economic rewards; attitudes 
A)  attitudes; economic rewards 
B)  economic rewards; performances 
C)  performances; attitudes 
D)  performance; economic rewards 
E)  economic rewards; attitudes

Question 11

Teams that consist of team members that score ________ are more likely to perform poorly.

Accepted Answer

A)  high on conscientiousness 
B)  high on openness to experience 
C)  high on emotional stability 
D)  low on extraversion 
E)  low on agreeableness 
A)  high on conscientiousness 
B)  high on openness to experience 
C)  high on emotional stability 
D)  low on extraversion 
E)  low on agreeableness

Question 12

Diversity of members includes all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  sex 
C)  marital status 
D)  race 
E)  educational level 
A)  age 
B)  sex 
C)  marital status 
D)  race 
E)  educational level

Question 13

________ teams are groups of employees who perform highly related or interdependent jobs and take on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Critical 
B)  Self-managed work 
C)  Cross-functional 
D)  Problem-solving 
E)  Task 
A)  Critical 
B)  Self-managed work 
C)  Cross-functional 
D)  Problem-solving 
E)  Task

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true regarding a work group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals working in a work group work on different objectives and are not dependent on each other. 
B)  Work groups primarily engage in collective work that requires joint effort. 
C)  Work groups do not generate any positive synergy through coordinated effort. 
D)  Information sharing is not the primary function of a work group. 
E)  The performance level of the work group is greater than the summation of each group member's individual contribution. 
A)  Individuals working in a work group work on different objectives and are not dependent on each other. 
B)  Work groups primarily engage in collective work that requires joint effort. 
C)  Work groups do not generate any positive synergy through coordinated effort. 
D)  Information sharing is not the primary function of a work group. 
E)  The performance level of the work group is greater than the summation of each group member's individual contribution.

Question 15

Jack, your director of manufacturing, has created a team of 11 employees from quality control. Jack gives the team members the responsibility of planning and scheduling their own work, and making operating decisions. Also, members of this team evaluate each other's performance. This is an example of a ________ team.

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 16

All of the following can reinforce team effort and commitment except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  group efficacy 
B)  small-group incentives 
C)  gainsharing 
D)  group-based appraisals 
E)  profit sharing 
A)  group efficacy 
B)  small-group incentives 
C)  gainsharing 
D)  group-based appraisals 
E)  profit sharing

Question 17

Teams are an effective means for management to democratize organizations and increase employee motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ results in a level of performance that is greater than the sum of the individual inputs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergy 
B)  Positive affect 
C)  Emotional labour 
D)  Cognitive dissonance 
E)  Emotional dissonance 
A)  Synergy 
B)  Positive affect 
C)  Emotional labour 
D)  Cognitive dissonance 
E)  Emotional dissonance

Question 19

Discuss the effect of team size on effectiveness of teams.

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, the most effective t

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the key components of effective teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  team efficacy 
B)  large size 
C)  adequate resources 
D)  member flexibility 
E)  leadership and structure 
A)  team efficacy 
B)  large size 
C)  adequate resources 
D)  member flexibility 
E)  leadership and structure

Work should be performed by an individual if ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a cross-functional team?

Discuss the impact of conflicts on effectiveness of teams.

Which of the following terms indicates the degree to which members of a work unit (group, team, or department) share a common attribute, such as age, sex, race, or educational level?

Teams differ from groups because ________.

Teamwork takes more time and often more resources than individual work.

As compared to individual work, teamwork ________.

Teams that are composed of people who score high on ________ are more creative and innovative.

The primary goal of a work team is information sharing.

According to a study of 45 self-managed factory teams, improved for both individuals and the team as a whole when were dependent on input from teammates.

Teams that consist of team members that score ________ are more likely to perform poorly.

Diversity of members includes all of the following except ________.

________ teams are groups of employees who perform highly related or interdependent jobs and take on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a work group?

All of the following can reinforce team effort and commitment except ________.

Teams are an effective means for management to democratize organizations and increase employee motivation.

________ results in a level of performance that is greater than the sum of the individual inputs.

Discuss the effect of team size on effectiveness of teams.

Which of the following is not one of the key components of effective teams?

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Theories

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 10: Understanding Work Teams

Work should be performed by an individual if ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a cross-functional team?

Discuss the impact of conflicts on effectiveness of teams.

Which of the following terms indicates the degree to which members of a work unit (group, team, or department) share a common attribute, such as age, sex, race, or educational level?

Teams differ from groups because ________.

Teamwork takes more time and often more resources than individual work.

As compared to individual work, teamwork ________.

Teams that are composed of people who score high on ________ are more creative and innovative.

The primary goal of a work team is information sharing.

According to a study of 45 self-managed factory teams, ________ improved for both individuals and the team as a whole when ________ were dependent on input from teammates.

Teams that consist of team members that score ________ are more likely to perform poorly.

Diversity of members includes all of the following except ________.

________ teams are groups of employees who perform highly related or interdependent jobs and take on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a work group?

All of the following can reinforce team effort and commitment except ________.

Teams are an effective means for management to democratize organizations and increase employee motivation.

________ results in a level of performance that is greater than the sum of the individual inputs.

Discuss the effect of team size on effectiveness of teams.

Which of the following is not one of the key components of effective teams?

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Theories

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters

According to a study of 45 self-managed factory teams, improved for both individuals and the team as a whole when were dependent on input from teammates.