Exam 9: Foundations of Group Behaviour

The phenomenon of ________ describes situations in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual, minority, or unpopular views.

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

Role ________ indicates the way others believe you should act in a given context.

If a group is highly cohesive then it will be highly productive even with low performance norms.

What are the five stages of group development?

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?

Which of the following terms best describes the acceptable standards of behaviour that are shared by a group's members?

Rhoda is an executive assistant at a major medical centre. Because she works directly with the head doctor, Rhoda feels that it is appropriate to counsel patients on their upcoming procedures. Marge, a recent graduate with a degree in Healthcare Administration, also works at the medical centre and is responsible for new patients. Marge typically becomes irritated when Rhoda attempts to counsel new patients. Rhoda is struggling with her ________.

Groups of approximately ________ members tend to be more effective for taking action.

Since group results cannot be attributed to any single person, the relationship between an individual's input and the group's output is clouded and this increases the possibility of ________.

Which term refers to a set of expected behaviour patterns attributed to someone occupying a given position in a social unit?

Which of the following statements is true regarding behaviour in a group?

During the second stage of group development, ________.

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.

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

Which of the following steps can be taken by a manager to minimize groupthink?

Hubert needs an instruction manual for his new product. He needs a small team of technical writers to work together closely to rapidly write the manual. He needs them to communicate ideas quickly, creatively, and affordably. Which of the following group techniques should Hubert consider?

When the group energy is focused on the task at hand, the group has moved to the ________ stage.

Rhoda is an executive assistant at a major medical centre. Because she works directly with the head doctor, Rhoda feels that it is appropriate to counsel patients on their upcoming procedures. Marge, a recent graduate with a degree in Healthcare Administration, also works at the medical centre and is responsible for new patients. Marge typically becomes irritated when Rhoda attempts to counsel new patients. Marge's irritation with Rhoda can be explained by ________.

Leaving early, intentionally working slowly, and wasting resources are the examples of which category of deviant workplace behaviours?