Question 1

Large groups consistently get better results than smaller ones,when the group is involved in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) groupthink 
B) routine tasks 
C) problem solving 
D) long-term projects 
A) groupthink 
B) routine tasks 
C) problem solving 
D) long-term projects

Question 2

Groups that are determined by the organization chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) command groups 
B) task groups 
C) cross-functional teams 
D) self-managed teams 
A) command groups 
B) task groups 
C) cross-functional teams 
D) self-managed teams

Question 3

Which of the following types of conflict is most likely to be dysfunctional?

Accepted Answer

A) task conflict 
B) relationship conflict 
C) process conflict 
D) procedural conflict 
A) task conflict 
B) relationship conflict 
C) process conflict 
D) procedural conflict

Question 4

Which of the following is considered to be the last stage of group development for permanent work groups?

Accepted Answer

A) performing 
B) norming 
C) storming 
D) adjourning 
A) performing 
B) norming 
C) storming 
D) adjourning

Question 5

________ conflict relates to the content and goals of the work.

Accepted Answer

A) Task 
B) Process 
C) Relationship 
D) Network 
A) Task 
B) Process 
C) Relationship 
D) Network

Question 6

The ________ view of conflict management argues that conflicts must be avoided as it indicates a problem within the group.

Accepted Answer

A) human relations 
B) traditional 
C) interactionist 
D) functional 
A) human relations 
B) traditional 
C) interactionist 
D) functional

Question 7

Age,skill,and experience are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) formal status categories 
B) informal status categories 
C) reserved status categories 
D) external status categories 
A) formal status categories 
B) informal status categories 
C) reserved status categories 
D) external status categories

Question 8

What is the main difference between work groups and work teams?

Accepted Answer

Work groups primarily interact to share

Question 9

Behavior patterns expected of someone occupying a given position in a social unit is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) role 
B) status 
C) profile 
D) persona 
A) role 
B) status 
C) profile 
D) persona

Question 10

King Midas (Scenario)
King Midas Manufacturing Co.has been utilizing groups to improve their manufacturing process.Some of the most successful groups were together for only a few months and others have been together for over a year with little to no success.Management has requested your consulting expertise to determine why there were varied successes and failures.Your analysis of the system indicates that the reason for the varied results could simply be the development stage of the group.
-Group D has been working on developing a product for 2 years which is now ready to hit the market.The group members are happy about the work they've done on this product.The focus has now shifted from productivity to tying up lose ends.Group D is at the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) forming 
B) performing 
C) norming 
D) adjourning 
A) forming 
B) performing 
C) norming 
D) adjourning

Question 11

Which of the following refers to a prestige grading,position,or rank within a group?

Accepted Answer

A) role 
B) status 
C) ownership 
D) membership 
A) role 
B) status 
C) ownership 
D) membership

Question 12

Leadership is very important to effective teams.In most cases,effective team leaders act as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) autocrats 
B) regulators 
C) controllers 
D) facilitators 
A) autocrats 
B) regulators 
C) controllers 
D) facilitators

Question 13

Which of the following is a drawback of global teams?

Accepted Answer

A) They generate only a small pool of ideas when faced with problems. 
B) They do not foster the appreciation of multiple perspectives. 
C) They are characterized by greater potential for stereotyping. 
D) They are highly susceptible to groupthink. 
A) They generate only a small pool of ideas when faced with problems. 
B) They do not foster the appreciation of multiple perspectives. 
C) They are characterized by greater potential for stereotyping. 
D) They are highly susceptible to groupthink.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) It generates more complete information and knowledge. 
B) It takes lesser time to reach a solution than it would an individual. 
C) It prevents any one minority from dominating or influencing the final decision. 
D) It is most suitable for matters that need to be critically evaluated. 
A) It generates more complete information and knowledge. 
B) It takes lesser time to reach a solution than it would an individual. 
C) It prevents any one minority from dominating or influencing the final decision. 
D) It is most suitable for matters that need to be critically evaluated.

Question 15

A social network structure refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the informal connections among individuals within groups 
B) the formal norms and rules of a group that members must abide by 
C) the extent of diversity in a formal group 
D) the varying skills and knowledge that the members of a group posses 
A) the informal connections among individuals within groups 
B) the formal norms and rules of a group that members must abide by 
C) the extent of diversity in a formal group 
D) the varying skills and knowledge that the members of a group posses

Question 16

The ________ stage in the group development process is complete when members begin to think of themselves as part of a group.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Under some conditions,high levels of conflict are conducive to high levels of group performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Large groups consistently get better results than smaller ones,when the group is involved in ________.

Groups that are determined by the organization chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager are called ________.

Which of the following types of conflict is most likely to be dysfunctional?

Which of the following is considered to be the last stage of group development for permanent work groups?

________ conflict relates to the content and goals of the work.

The ________ view of conflict management argues that conflicts must be avoided as it indicates a problem within the group.

Age,skill,and experience are examples of ________.

What is the main difference between work groups and work teams?

Behavior patterns expected of someone occupying a given position in a social unit is called a ________.

Which of the following refers to a prestige grading,position,or rank within a group?

Leadership is very important to effective teams.In most cases,effective team leaders act as ________.

Which of the following is a drawback of global teams?

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

A social network structure refers to ________.

The ________ stage in the group development process is complete when members begin to think of themselves as part of a group.

Under some conditions,high levels of conflict are conducive to high levels of group performance.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behavior

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Exam 14: Managing Teams

Large groups consistently get better results than smaller ones,when the group is involved in ________.

Groups that are determined by the organization chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager are called ________.

Which of the following types of conflict is most likely to be dysfunctional?

Which of the following is considered to be the last stage of group development for permanent work groups?

________ conflict relates to the content and goals of the work.

The ________ view of conflict management argues that conflicts must be avoided as it indicates a problem within the group.

Age,skill,and experience are examples of ________.

What is the main difference between work groups and work teams?

Behavior patterns expected of someone occupying a given position in a social unit is called a ________.

Which of the following refers to a prestige grading,position,or rank within a group?

Leadership is very important to effective teams.In most cases,effective team leaders act as ________.

Which of the following is a drawback of global teams?

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

A social network structure refers to ________.

The ________ stage in the group development process is complete when members begin to think of themselves as part of a group.

Under some conditions,high levels of conflict are conducive to high levels of group performance.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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