Exam 8: Foundations of Group Behaviour

Groupthink appears to occur most often when there is a clear group identity,when members hold a positive image of their group that they want to protect,and when the group perceives a collective threat to this positive image.

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Question 61

Differentiate between formal and informal groups.

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Question 62

The Hawthorne studies in the 1920s and 1930s investigated the influence of status on employees.

(True/False)

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Question 63

Individual decisions are more time-consuming than group decisions.

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Question 64

Cultures differ on the criteria that define status.

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Question 65

Temporary groups with deadlines follow the ________ model.

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Question 66

Probably the biggest downside of social identities is that they encourage in-group favouritism.

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Question 67

Groups that are more focused on performance than on learning are in danger of:

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Question 68

Groupshift describes situations in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual,minority or unpopular views.

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Question 69

According to the punctuated equilibrium model,groups tend to experience ________ about halfway between the first meeting and the official deadline.

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Question 70

Status differences facilitate the diversity of ideas and creativity in groups.

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Question 71

The degree to which group members are attracted to one another is called:

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Question 72

The five-stage model of group development sees groups progressing through the five stages at different rates.

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Question 73

Temporary groups with task-specific deadlines follow the five-stage model of group development.

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Question 74

Physically isolating a group will make it more cohesive.

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Question 75

If performance-related norms are high,less cohesive groups are more productive.

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Question 76

During which stage of a group's development is there a likely chance of intragroup conflict within the group?

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Question 77

Astro Inc.is reorganising and your new work group begins working together on Monday morning.Your university course in organisational behaviour contained information about the stages of group development,and your supervisor has asked your advice about the predictable stages of group development. You are predicting the most productive stage will be:

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Question 78

Your organisation is considering the use of team decision making.You have read extensively the literature on decision making and are trying to inform your manager about the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making. You should expect a weakness of group decision making to be:

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Question 79

Group productivity is optimum when performance norms are and cohesiveness is .

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Groupthink appears to occur most often when there is a clear group identity,when members hold a positive image of their group that they want to protect,and when the group perceives a collective threat to this positive image.

Differentiate between formal and informal groups.

The Hawthorne studies in the 1920s and 1930s investigated the influence of status on employees.

Individual decisions are more time-consuming than group decisions.

Cultures differ on the criteria that define status.

Temporary groups with deadlines follow the ________ model.

Probably the biggest downside of social identities is that they encourage in-group favouritism.

Groups that are more focused on performance than on learning are in danger of:

Groupshift describes situations in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual,minority or unpopular views.

According to the punctuated equilibrium model,groups tend to experience ________ about halfway between the first meeting and the official deadline.

Status differences facilitate the diversity of ideas and creativity in groups.

The degree to which group members are attracted to one another is called:

The five-stage model of group development sees groups progressing through the five stages at different rates.

Temporary groups with task-specific deadlines follow the five-stage model of group development.

Physically isolating a group will make it more cohesive.

If performance-related norms are high,less cohesive groups are more productive.

During which stage of a group's development is there a likely chance of intragroup conflict within the group?

Your organisation is considering the use of team decision making.You have read extensively the literature on decision making and are trying to inform your manager about the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making. You should expect a weakness of group decision making to be:

Group productivity is optimum when performance norms are and cohesiveness is .

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

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 8: Foundations of Group Behaviour

Groupthink appears to occur most often when there is a clear group identity,when members hold a positive image of their group that they want to protect,and when the group perceives a collective threat to this positive image.

Differentiate between formal and informal groups.

The Hawthorne studies in the 1920s and 1930s investigated the influence of status on employees.

Individual decisions are more time-consuming than group decisions.

Cultures differ on the criteria that define status.

Temporary groups with deadlines follow the ________ model.

Probably the biggest downside of social identities is that they encourage in-group favouritism.

Groups that are more focused on performance than on learning are in danger of:

Groupshift describes situations in which group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual,minority or unpopular views.

According to the punctuated equilibrium model,groups tend to experience ________ about halfway between the first meeting and the official deadline.

Status differences facilitate the diversity of ideas and creativity in groups.

The degree to which group members are attracted to one another is called:

The five-stage model of group development sees groups progressing through the five stages at different rates.

Temporary groups with task-specific deadlines follow the five-stage model of group development.

Physically isolating a group will make it more cohesive.

If performance-related norms are high,less cohesive groups are more productive.

During which stage of a group's development is there a likely chance of intragroup conflict within the group?

Your organisation is considering the use of team decision making.You have read extensively the literature on decision making and are trying to inform your manager about the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making. You should expect a weakness of group decision making to be:

Group productivity is optimum when performance norms are ________ and cohesiveness is ________.

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

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Group productivity is optimum when performance norms are and cohesiveness is .