Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  perception 
B)  identity 
C)  expectation 
D)  criterion 
E)  style 
A)  perception 
B)  identity 
C)  expectation 
D)  criterion 
E)  style

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the group size. 
B)  Encourage group leaders to express their own opinions especially in the early stages of deliberation. 
C)  Prevent all team members from playing the role of "devil's advocate." 
D)  Ask the group members to first focus on the positives of an alternative rather than the negatives. 
E)  Ask the group leader to actively seek input from all members. 
A)  Increase the group size. 
B)  Encourage group leaders to express their own opinions especially in the early stages of deliberation. 
C)  Prevent all team members from playing the role of "devil's advocate." 
D)  Ask the group members to first focus on the positives of an alternative rather than the negatives. 
E)  Ask the group leader to actively seek input from all members.

Question 3

What is a command group? What is a task group? Differentiate between command group and task group.

Accepted Answer

A command group is determined by the org

Question 4

You have decided to use the nominal group technique. Which of the following statements is true about this method?

Accepted Answer

A)  This method is good for building group cohesiveness. 
B)  This method is good for processing ideas rapidly. 
C)  This method is good for encouraging independent thinking. 
D)  This method is an inexpensive means for generating a large number of ideas. 
E)  This method is good for achieving commitment to a solution. 
A)  This method is good for building group cohesiveness. 
B)  This method is good for processing ideas rapidly. 
C)  This method is good for encouraging independent thinking. 
D)  This method is an inexpensive means for generating a large number of ideas. 
E)  This method is good for achieving commitment to a solution.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  seven 
C)  eleven 
D)  sixteen 
E)  twenty-one 
A)  two 
B)  seven 
C)  eleven 
D)  sixteen 
E)  twenty-one

Question 6

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 7

The chief advantage of the nominal group technique is that it permits the group to meet formally but does not restrict independent thinking, as does the interacting group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding informal groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informal groups are defined by the organization's structure. 
B)  In informal groups, the behaviors team members should engage in are stipulated by and directed toward organizational goals. 
C)  A group of people, who come together to protest against a new law, is an informal group. 
D)  The six members of an airline flight crew are an informal group. 
E)  Command groups and task groups are examples of informal groups. 
A)  Informal groups are defined by the organization's structure. 
B)  In informal groups, the behaviors team members should engage in are stipulated by and directed toward organizational goals. 
C)  A group of people, who come together to protest against a new law, is an informal group. 
D)  The six members of an airline flight crew are an informal group. 
E)  Command groups and task groups are examples of informal groups.

Question 10

Which of the following is not likely to encourage group cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulating competition with other groups 
B)  increasing the size of the group 
C)  obtaining agreement upon the established goals 
D)  increasing the group's status and the perceived difficulty of attaining membership 
E)  physically isolating the group 
A)  stimulating competition with other groups 
B)  increasing the size of the group 
C)  obtaining agreement upon the established goals 
D)  increasing the group's status and the perceived difficulty of attaining membership 
E)  physically isolating the group

Question 11

If you ever felt like speaking up in a meeting, a classroom, or an informal group but decided against it then the reason behind it could be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy 
B)  positivity offset 
C)  groupthink 
D)  self-concordance 
E)  groupshift 
A)  self-efficacy 
B)  positivity offset 
C)  groupthink 
D)  self-concordance 
E)  groupshift

Question 12

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 13

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 14

The important groups to which an individual belongs or hopes to belong are known as the ________ groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  conformation 
B)  reference 
C)  status 
D)  power 
E)  appearance 
A)  conformation 
B)  reference 
C)  status 
D)  power 
E)  appearance

Question 15

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 16

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 17

Explain the following terms: role perception and role expectation

Accepted Answer

Our view of how we're supposed to act in

Question 18

Which of the following is most likely to increase the tendency of social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide rewards only for the collective performance of the group 
B)  set group goals, so the group has a common purpose to strive toward 
C)  increase intergroup competition, which focuses on the shared outcome 
D)  apply peer evaluation 
E)  select members who have high motivation and prefer to work in groups 
A)  provide rewards only for the collective performance of the group 
B)  set group goals, so the group has a common purpose to strive toward 
C)  increase intergroup competition, which focuses on the shared outcome 
D)  apply peer evaluation 
E)  select members who have high motivation and prefer to work in groups

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Group decisions are generally more accur

Question 20

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.

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

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

What is a command group? What is a task group? Differentiate between command group and task group.

You have decided to use the nominal group technique. Which of the following statements is true about this method?

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

Joe is forming a fact-finding group. What would be the better group size to gain diverse input?

The chief advantage of the nominal group technique is that it permits the group to meet formally but does not restrict independent thinking, as does the interacting group.

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

Which of the following statements is true regarding informal groups?

Which of the following is not likely to encourage group cohesiveness?

If you ever felt like speaking up in a meeting, a classroom, or an informal group but decided against it then the reason behind it could be ________.

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

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

The important groups to which an individual belongs or hopes to belong are known as the ________ groups.

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

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?

Explain the following terms: role perception and role expectation

Which of the following is most likely to increase the tendency of social loafing?

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

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

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Exam 8: Foundations of Group Behavior

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

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

What is a command group? What is a task group? Differentiate between command group and task group.

You have decided to use the nominal group technique. Which of the following statements is true about this method?

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

Joe is forming a fact-finding group. What would be the better group size to gain diverse input?

The chief advantage of the nominal group technique is that it permits the group to meet formally but does not restrict independent thinking, as does the interacting group.

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

Which of the following statements is true regarding informal groups?

Which of the following is not likely to encourage group cohesiveness?

If you ever felt like speaking up in a meeting, a classroom, or an informal group but decided against it then the reason behind it could be ________.

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

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

The important groups to which an individual belongs or hopes to belong are known as the ________ groups.

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

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?

Explain the following terms: role perception and role expectation

Which of the following is most likely to increase the tendency of social loafing?

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

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

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concept to Applications

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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