Question 1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of group diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased conflicts 
B)  lower group morale 
C)  higher dropout rates 
D)  decreased cohesiveness 
E)  greater factual errors 
A)  increased conflicts 
B)  lower group morale 
C)  higher dropout rates 
D)  decreased cohesiveness 
E)  greater factual errors

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

Deviant workplace behaviour (also called

Question 4

According to status characteristics theory, which of the following factors does not determine status?

Accepted Answer

A)  control over the resources needed by the group 
B)  contribution to goals 
C)  ability to conform to group norms 
D)  personality 
E)  talent 
A)  control over the resources needed by the group 
B)  contribution to goals 
C)  ability to conform to group norms 
D)  personality 
E)  talent

Question 5

While using which of the following types 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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the five-stage group-development model, at the forming stage your group is most likely to be characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intragroup conflicts 
B)  high cohesiveness 
C)  a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behaviour 
D)  a great deal of uncertainty 
E)  a strong sense of group identity and camaraderie 
A)  intragroup conflicts 
B)  high cohesiveness 
C)  a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behaviour 
D)  a great deal of uncertainty 
E)  a strong sense of group identity and camaraderie

Question 8

Which of the following stages of a five-stage group-development model is characterized by a great deal of uncertainty about the group's purpose, structure, and leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  storming 
C)  forming 
D)  evolution 
E)  norming 
A)  introduction 
B)  storming 
C)  forming 
D)  evolution 
E)  norming

Question 9

You are likely to select nominal group technique over brainstorming because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal group technique involves a great deal of face-to-face interaction 
B)  brainstorming encourages severe criticism to all ideas 
C)  research generally shows nominal groups outperform brainstorming groups 
D)  brainstorming decreases group cohesiveness 
E)  during brainstorming sessions, group members feel high pressure for conformity 
A)  nominal group technique involves a great deal of face-to-face interaction 
B)  brainstorming encourages severe criticism to all ideas 
C)  research generally shows nominal groups outperform brainstorming groups 
D)  brainstorming decreases group cohesiveness 
E)  during brainstorming sessions, group members feel high pressure for conformity

Question 10

Differentiate between formal and informal groups.

Accepted Answer

Formal groups are those defined by the o

Question 11

________ 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 12

Joe is the manager of the marketing department of an organization. He is restructuring his department and is creating teams to increase the effectiveness of his department. He recognizes that the size of groups impacts their overall behaviour and effectiveness. Joe is forming a fact-finding group. What would be the better group size to gain diverse input?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  ten 
E)  over twelve 
A)  two 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  ten 
E)  over twelve

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the following terms: "role perception" and "role expectation."

Accepted Answer

Our view of how we're supposed to act in

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During the ________ stage of group development, members accept the existence of the group but resist the constraints it imposes on individuality.

Accepted Answer

A)  norming 
B)  storming 
C)  performing 
D)  evolution 
E)  forming 
A)  norming 
B)  storming 
C)  performing 
D)  evolution 
E)  forming

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true regarding group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  If creativity is important, then individuals tend to be more effective than groups. 
B)  Group decision making tends to decrease the acceptance of the solution. 
C)  Group decisions are typically less time consuming than individual decisions. 
D)  Group decisions are generally less accurate than the decisions of the average individual in a group. 
E)  Groups generate more complete information and knowledge than individuals. 
A)  If creativity is important, then individuals tend to be more effective than groups. 
B)  Group decision making tends to decrease the acceptance of the solution. 
C)  Group decisions are typically less time consuming than individual decisions. 
D)  Group decisions are generally less accurate than the decisions of the average individual in a group. 
E)  Groups generate more complete information and knowledge than individuals.

Question 18

What are four common classes of norms?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are four common classes of norms?...

Question 19

The idea of social loafing is most prominent in which country?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Israel 
C)  Serbia 
D)  Russia 
E)  Canada 
A)  China 
B)  Israel 
C)  Serbia 
D)  Russia 
E)  Canada

Question 20

Role perception indicates ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  others' belief regarding how you should act in a given situation 
B)  the skills required for performing the job 
C)  the social norms that are to be followed while performing the role 
D)  our view of how we're supposed to act in a given situation 
E)  acceptable standards of behaviour shared by nongroup members 
A)  others' belief regarding how you should act in a given situation 
B)  the skills required for performing the job 
C)  the social norms that are to be followed while performing the role 
D)  our view of how we're supposed to act in a given situation 
E)  acceptable standards of behaviour shared by nongroup members

Which of the following is not a characteristic of group diversity?

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

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

According to status characteristics theory, which of the following factors does not determine status?

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

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

According to the five-stage group-development model, at the forming stage your group is most likely to be characterized by ________.

Which of the following stages of a five-stage group-development model is characterized by a great deal of uncertainty about the group's purpose, structure, and leadership?

You are likely to select nominal group technique over brainstorming because ________.

Differentiate between formal and informal groups.

________ is good for achieving commitment to a solution.

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

Explain the following terms: "role perception" and "role expectation."

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

During the ________ stage of group development, members accept the existence of the group but resist the constraints it imposes on individuality.

Which of the following statements is true regarding group decision making?

What are four common classes of norms?

The idea of social loafing is most prominent in which country?

Role perception indicates ________.

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Conflict and Negotiation

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Exam 9: Foundations of Group Behaviour

Which of the following is not a characteristic of group diversity?

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

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

According to status characteristics theory, which of the following factors does not determine status?

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

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

According to the five-stage group-development model, at the forming stage your group is most likely to be characterized by ________.

Which of the following stages of a five-stage group-development model is characterized by a great deal of uncertainty about the group's purpose, structure, and leadership?

You are likely to select nominal group technique over brainstorming because ________.

Differentiate between formal and informal groups.

________ is good for achieving commitment to a solution.

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

Explain the following terms: "role perception" and "role expectation."

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

During the ________ stage of group development, members accept the existence of the group but resist the constraints it imposes on individuality.

Which of the following statements is true regarding group decision making?

What are four common classes of norms?

The idea of social loafing is most prominent in which country?

Role perception indicates ________.

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

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters