Question 1

The ________ stage of the group development process is one in which close relationships develop and the group becomes cohesive.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Strategies such as avoidance,forcing,and compromise are used to resolve high conflict levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following stages in group development involves defining the group's structure and leadership?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The acceptable standards or expectations that are shared by a group's members are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) affiliations 
B) norms 
C) criteria 
D) morals 
A) affiliations 
B) norms 
C) criteria 
D) morals

Question 5

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 6

A problem-solving team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organizational tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following traits is negatively related to group productivity and morale?

Accepted Answer

A) unconventionality 
B) self-reliance 
C) independence 
D) sociability 
A) unconventionality 
B) self-reliance 
C) independence 
D) sociability

Question 8

This group should have worked well together.Each of them had at least five years seniority and had scored well on past performance evaluations.They all knew what needed to be done.But it seemed they were always upset about something.This group probably lacked ________.

Accepted Answer

A) communication skills 
B) independence 
C) conflict resolution skills 
D) sociability 
A) communication skills 
B) independence 
C) conflict resolution skills 
D) sociability

Question 9

Whenever one of her group got within ten feet of her,Christine chirped,"Oh good! You've come to help me." This group is likely to have low productivity because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Christine lacks sociability 
B) Christine lacks self-reliance 
C) Christine possesses authoritarianism 
D) Christine is unconventional 
A) Christine lacks sociability 
B) Christine lacks self-reliance 
C) Christine possesses authoritarianism 
D) Christine is unconventional

Question 10

An organization must eliminate conflicts to be successful.Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.

Accepted Answer

Not all conflicts are bad.Some conflicts

Question 11

Describe various aspects of group structure.

Accepted Answer

a.Roles refer to behavior patterns expec

Question 12

Which of the following is true about the effectiveness of individual decision making over group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual decisions tend to be more accurate. 
B) Individual decisions are better when dealing with complex issues. 
C) Individuals tend to be more creative than groups. 
D) Individual decisions are made faster than group decisions 
A) Individual decisions tend to be more accurate. 
B) Individual decisions are better when dealing with complex issues. 
C) Individuals tend to be more creative than groups. 
D) Individual decisions are made faster than group decisions

Question 13

A work team ________.

Accepted Answer

A) focuses on efficiency rather than collaboration 
B) has shared leadership roles 
C) measures performance based on its influence on others 
D) cannot be quickly refocused or disbanded 
A) focuses on efficiency rather than collaboration 
B) has shared leadership roles 
C) measures performance based on its influence on others 
D) cannot be quickly refocused or disbanded

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

The ________ stage of the group development process is one in which close relationships develop and the group becomes cohesive.

Strategies such as avoidance,forcing,and compromise are used to resolve high conflict levels.

Which of the following stages in group development involves defining the group's structure and leadership?

The acceptable standards or expectations that are shared by a group's members are referred to as ________.

Which of the following is a drawback of global teams?

A problem-solving team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organizational tasks.

Which of the following traits is negatively related to group productivity and morale?

This group should have worked well together.Each of them had at least five years seniority and had scored well on past performance evaluations.They all knew what needed to be done.But it seemed they were always upset about something.This group probably lacked ________.

Whenever one of her group got within ten feet of her,Christine chirped,"Oh good! You've come to help me." This group is likely to have low productivity because ________.

An organization must eliminate conflicts to be successful.Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.

Describe various aspects of group structure.

Which of the following is true about the effectiveness of individual decision making over group decision making?

A work team ________.

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

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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Exam 13: Creating and Managing Teams

The ________ stage of the group development process is one in which close relationships develop and the group becomes cohesive.

Strategies such as avoidance,forcing,and compromise are used to resolve high conflict levels.

Which of the following stages in group development involves defining the group's structure and leadership?

The acceptable standards or expectations that are shared by a group's members are referred to as ________.

Which of the following is a drawback of global teams?

A problem-solving team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organizational tasks.

Which of the following traits is negatively related to group productivity and morale?

This group should have worked well together.Each of them had at least five years seniority and had scored well on past performance evaluations.They all knew what needed to be done.But it seemed they were always upset about something.This group probably lacked ________.

Whenever one of her group got within ten feet of her,Christine chirped,"Oh good! You've come to help me." This group is likely to have low productivity because ________.

An organization must eliminate conflicts to be successful.Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.

Describe various aspects of group structure.

Which of the following is true about the effectiveness of individual decision making over group decision making?

A work team ________.

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

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters