Question 1

Matching team ability to the task is important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Successful teams translate their ________ into specific,measurable and realistic performance goals.

Accepted Answer

A) common purpose 
B) roles 
C) skills 
D) norms 
A) common purpose 
B) roles 
C) skills 
D) norms

Question 3

Process variables include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) social loafing. 
B) specific goals. 
C) a climate of trust. 
D) team efficacy. 
A) social loafing. 
B) specific goals. 
C) a climate of trust. 
D) team efficacy.

Question 4

Problem-solving teams take employees from the same department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

On a team,the role of the creator describes the person who analyses decision options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The extensive use of teams creates the potential for an organisation to generate greater outputs with no increase in inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Effective teams share accurate mental models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following helps explain the current popularity of teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Teams are a way to better utilise employee talents. 
B) Teams are less expensive. 
C) Teams are easier to manage. 
D) Teams promote social loafing. 
A) Teams are a way to better utilise employee talents. 
B) Teams are less expensive. 
C) Teams are easier to manage. 
D) Teams promote social loafing.

Question 9

Which team role provides structure?

Accepted Answer

A) assessor 
B) organiser 
C) controller 
D) maintainer 
A) assessor 
B) organiser 
C) controller 
D) maintainer

Question 10

Teams are an effective means for management to democratise their organisations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Teams increase employee motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is a virtual team? What are its benefits and drawbacks?

Accepted Answer

Virtual teams use computer technology to

Question 13

Susan is well organised and enjoys providing structure for the group.Her role within the work team may be described as the maintainer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The role of the supervisor becomes even more important in the case of self-managed work teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A work group is a group that interacts primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member perform within his or her area of responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Teams must receive the necessary support from management and the larger organisation if they are going to succeed in achieving their goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When hiring employees who may have limited team skills,which of the following does the manager look for in the employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine if the employees have problem-solving skills. 
B) Assess their communication skills. 
C) Evaluate the employees' interaction with the group dynamic. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Determine if the employees have problem-solving skills. 
B) Assess their communication skills. 
C) Evaluate the employees' interaction with the group dynamic. 
D) All of the above.

Question 18

Why have teams become so popular?

Accepted Answer

As organisations have restructured thems

Question 19

________ teams perform highly related or interdependent jobs and take on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) Virtual 
B) Self-managed 
C) Problem identification 
D) Performance 
A) Virtual 
B) Self-managed 
C) Problem identification 
D) Performance

Question 20

Teams of employees who meet to discuss ways to improve quality,efficiency and the work environment are called:

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving teams. 
B) unions. 
C) cross-functional teams. 
D) self-managed work teams. 
A) problem-solving teams. 
B) unions. 
C) cross-functional teams. 
D) self-managed work teams.

Matching team ability to the task is important.

Successful teams translate their ________ into specific,measurable and realistic performance goals.

Process variables include all of the following EXCEPT:

Problem-solving teams take employees from the same department.

On a team,the role of the creator describes the person who analyses decision options.

The extensive use of teams creates the potential for an organisation to generate greater outputs with no increase in inputs.

Effective teams share accurate mental models.

Which of the following helps explain the current popularity of teams?

Which team role provides structure?

Teams are an effective means for management to democratise their organisations.

Teams increase employee motivation.

What is a virtual team? What are its benefits and drawbacks?

Susan is well organised and enjoys providing structure for the group.Her role within the work team may be described as the maintainer.

The role of the supervisor becomes even more important in the case of self-managed work teams.

A work group is a group that interacts primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member perform within his or her area of responsibility.

Teams must receive the necessary support from management and the larger organisation if they are going to succeed in achieving their goals.

When hiring employees who may have limited team skills,which of the following does the manager look for in the employees?

Why have teams become so popular?

________ teams perform highly related or interdependent jobs and take on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

Teams of employees who meet to discuss ways to improve quality,efficiency and the work environment are called:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Exam 9: Understanding Work Teams

Matching team ability to the task is important.

Successful teams translate their ________ into specific,measurable and realistic performance goals.

Process variables include all of the following EXCEPT:

Problem-solving teams take employees from the same department.

On a team,the role of the creator describes the person who analyses decision options.

The extensive use of teams creates the potential for an organisation to generate greater outputs with no increase in inputs.

Effective teams share accurate mental models.

Which of the following helps explain the current popularity of teams?

Which team role provides structure?

Teams are an effective means for management to democratise their organisations.

Teams increase employee motivation.

What is a virtual team? What are its benefits and drawbacks?

Susan is well organised and enjoys providing structure for the group.Her role within the work team may be described as the maintainer.

The role of the supervisor becomes even more important in the case of self-managed work teams.

A work group is a group that interacts primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member perform within his or her area of responsibility.

Teams must receive the necessary support from management and the larger organisation if they are going to succeed in achieving their goals.

When hiring employees who may have limited team skills,which of the following does the manager look for in the employees?

Why have teams become so popular?

________ teams perform highly related or interdependent jobs and take on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

Teams of employees who meet to discuss ways to improve quality,efficiency and the work environment are called:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters