Question 1

Effective teams show reflexivity,meaning they reflect on and adjust their master plan when necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true concerning the climate of trust?

Accepted Answer

A) Interpersonal trust among team members bonds members around the belief that others on the team will take advantage of them if given the opportunity. 
B) Interpersonal trust among team members decreases members' likelihood to take risks. 
C) Interpersonal trust among team members reduces the need to monitor each other's behaviour. 
D) Interpersonal trust among team members inhibits cooperation. 
A) Interpersonal trust among team members bonds members around the belief that others on the team will take advantage of them if given the opportunity. 
B) Interpersonal trust among team members decreases members' likelihood to take risks. 
C) Interpersonal trust among team members reduces the need to monitor each other's behaviour. 
D) Interpersonal trust among team members inhibits cooperation.

Question 3

A work team has one important aspect NOT found in a work group.This is:

Accepted Answer

A) enthusiasm. 
B) synergy. 
C) information sharing. 
D) energy. 
A) enthusiasm. 
B) synergy. 
C) information sharing. 
D) energy.

Question 4

________ teams are an effective way to allow people from diverse areas within an organisation to exchange information,develop new ideas,solve problems and coordinate complex projects.

Accepted Answer

A) Problem-solving 
B) Cross-functional 
C) Multifaceted 
D) Self-managed 
A) Problem-solving 
B) Cross-functional 
C) Multifaceted 
D) Self-managed

Question 5

All the major car manufacturers currently use cross-functional teams to coordinate complex projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The role of the linker describes the person within the work team who coordinates and integrates the work of team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What can management do to ensure effective virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

For virtual teams to be effective,manage

Question 8

The research on the effectiveness of self-managed work teams suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A) absenteeism and turnover rates are sometimes higher on self-managed work teams. 
B) individuals have lower levels of job satisfaction. 
C) productivity is lower for self-managed work teams. 
D) individuals overwhelmingly prefer to work on self-managed work teams. 
A) absenteeism and turnover rates are sometimes higher on self-managed work teams. 
B) individuals have lower levels of job satisfaction. 
C) productivity is lower for self-managed work teams. 
D) individuals overwhelmingly prefer to work on self-managed work teams.

Question 9

In virtual teams,there is:

Accepted Answer

A) increased social rapport. 
B) increased direct interaction among members. 
C) a greater focus on task. 
D) less social-emotional exchange. 
A) increased social rapport. 
B) increased direct interaction among members. 
C) a greater focus on task. 
D) less social-emotional exchange.

Question 10

The key components making up effective teams can be grouped into four categories: work design,team composition,cohesion factors and perceptual influences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ teams are made up of employees from about the same hierarchical level but from different work areas,who come together to accomplish a task.

Accepted Answer

A) Cross-functional 
B) Multifaceted 
C) Problem-solving 
D) Self-managed 
A) Cross-functional 
B) Multifaceted 
C) Problem-solving 
D) Self-managed

Question 12

Teams are more flexible and responsive to changing events than traditional departments or other forms of permanent groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ teams allow people to collaborate online.

Accepted Answer

A) Cross-functional 
B) Self-managed 
C) Virtual 
D) Problem-solving 
A) Cross-functional 
B) Self-managed 
C) Virtual 
D) Problem-solving

Question 14

Cross-functional teams commonly use computer technology to tie together physically dispersed members in order to achieve a common goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Given the option,many employees will play multiple roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Coasting on the group effort is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) cross-functional help. 
B) incompetence. 
C) inconsistency. 
D) social loafing. 
A) cross-functional help. 
B) incompetence. 
C) inconsistency. 
D) social loafing.

Question 17

While most types of teams do their work face-to-face,________ teams use computer technology.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) telecommuting 
C) virtual 
D) outsourced 
A) functional 
B) telecommuting 
C) virtual 
D) outsourced

Question 18

In multi-team systems,there is:

Accepted Answer

A) increased social rapport. 
B) increased direct interaction among members. 
C) a greater focus on task. 
D) interdependency. 
A) increased social rapport. 
B) increased direct interaction among members. 
C) a greater focus on task. 
D) interdependency.

Question 19

Smart team leaders help less-intelligent team members when they struggle with a task,thus improving their performance.Conversely,a less-intelligent leader can keep a high-ability team on track and improve their performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Of the nine key roles on teams,the promoter is the group member most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) champion ideas after they are initiated. 
B) provide structure. 
C) initiate creative ideas. 
D) fight external battles. 
A) champion ideas after they are initiated. 
B) provide structure. 
C) initiate creative ideas. 
D) fight external battles.

Effective teams show reflexivity,meaning they reflect on and adjust their master plan when necessary.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the climate of trust?

A work team has one important aspect NOT found in a work group.This is:

________ teams are an effective way to allow people from diverse areas within an organisation to exchange information,develop new ideas,solve problems and coordinate complex projects.

All the major car manufacturers currently use cross-functional teams to coordinate complex projects.

The role of the linker describes the person within the work team who coordinates and integrates the work of team members.

What can management do to ensure effective virtual teams?

The research on the effectiveness of self-managed work teams suggests that:

In virtual teams,there is:

The key components making up effective teams can be grouped into four categories: work design,team composition,cohesion factors and perceptual influences.

________ teams are made up of employees from about the same hierarchical level but from different work areas,who come together to accomplish a task.

Teams are more flexible and responsive to changing events than traditional departments or other forms of permanent groups.

________ teams allow people to collaborate online.

Cross-functional teams commonly use computer technology to tie together physically dispersed members in order to achieve a common goal.

Given the option,many employees will play multiple roles.

Coasting on the group effort is termed:

While most types of teams do their work face-to-face,________ teams use computer technology.

In multi-team systems,there is:

Smart team leaders help less-intelligent team members when they struggle with a task,thus improving their performance.Conversely,a less-intelligent leader can keep a high-ability team on track and improve their performance.

Of the nine key roles on teams,the promoter is the group member most likely to:

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

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Exam 9: Understanding Work Teams

Effective teams show reflexivity,meaning they reflect on and adjust their master plan when necessary.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the climate of trust?

A work team has one important aspect NOT found in a work group.This is:

________ teams are an effective way to allow people from diverse areas within an organisation to exchange information,develop new ideas,solve problems and coordinate complex projects.

All the major car manufacturers currently use cross-functional teams to coordinate complex projects.

The role of the linker describes the person within the work team who coordinates and integrates the work of team members.

What can management do to ensure effective virtual teams?

The research on the effectiveness of self-managed work teams suggests that:

In virtual teams,there is:

The key components making up effective teams can be grouped into four categories: work design,team composition,cohesion factors and perceptual influences.

________ teams are made up of employees from about the same hierarchical level but from different work areas,who come together to accomplish a task.

Teams are more flexible and responsive to changing events than traditional departments or other forms of permanent groups.

________ teams allow people to collaborate online.

Cross-functional teams commonly use computer technology to tie together physically dispersed members in order to achieve a common goal.

Given the option,many employees will play multiple roles.

Coasting on the group effort is termed:

While most types of teams do their work face-to-face,________ teams use computer technology.

In multi-team systems,there is:

Smart team leaders help less-intelligent team members when they struggle with a task,thus improving their performance.Conversely,a less-intelligent leader can keep a high-ability team on track and improve their performance.

Of the nine key roles on teams,the promoter is the group member most likely to:

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