Question 1

The Hawthorne studies showed that methods used to enforce group norms included sarcasm,name-calling,ridicule,punches to the upper arm and group ostracism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Group decisions are generally preferable to individual decisions when ________ is sought.

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency 
B) clear responsibility 
C) more complete information and knowledge 
D) speed 
A) efficiency 
B) clear responsibility 
C) more complete information and knowledge 
D) speed

Question 3

Which is NOT a weakness of group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) It is time-consuming. 
B) There is increased diversity of views. 
C) It can be dominated by one or a few members. 
D) It suffers from ambiguous responsibility. 
A) It is time-consuming. 
B) There is increased diversity of views. 
C) It can be dominated by one or a few members. 
D) It suffers from ambiguous responsibility.

Question 4

While group performance increases with size,the addition of new members to the group has diminishing returns on productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is social loafing,and how can it be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Social loafing is the tendency for indiv

Question 6

Conformity to social norms is higher in collectivistic cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the punctuated equilibrium model?

Accepted Answer

The punctuated equilibrium model is an a

Question 8

Acceptable standards of behaviour that are shared by the group's members are called:

Accepted Answer

A) opinions. 
B) sanctions. 
C) norms. 
D) rules. 
A) opinions. 
B) sanctions. 
C) norms. 
D) rules.

Question 9

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) High-status members of groups are given more freedom to deviate from norms than are other group members. 
B) High-status people are better able to resist conformity pressures than their lower-status peers. 
C) Status has been shown to have some interesting effects on the power of norms and the pressures to conform. 
D) Low-status members of groups are given more freedom to deviate from norms than are other group members. 
A) High-status members of groups are given more freedom to deviate from norms than are other group members. 
B) High-status people are better able to resist conformity pressures than their lower-status peers. 
C) Status has been shown to have some interesting effects on the power of norms and the pressures to conform. 
D) Low-status members of groups are given more freedom to deviate from norms than are other group members.

Question 10

Which one of the following is likely to generate the least innovative alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A) nominal group technique 
B) brainstorming 
C) Delphi technique 
D) face-to-face interacting groups 
A) nominal group technique 
B) brainstorming 
C) Delphi technique 
D) face-to-face interacting groups

Question 11

What is social identity theory and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Social identity theory proposes that peo

Question 12

List and briefly describe the stages in the five-stage model of group development.

Accepted Answer

The five-stage group development model c

Question 13

Discuss social loafing as influenced by culture.

Accepted Answer

Social loafing appears to have a Western

Question 14

Joe is restructuring departments and is creating teams to increase the effectiveness of his departments.He recognises that the size of groups impacts their overall behaviour. Given what Joe knows about groups,what is a good group size for a group that must take action?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 12 
C) 4 
D) 2 
A) 7 
B) 12 
C) 4 
D) 2

Question 15

Norms that dictate with whom group members eat lunch and whether to form friendships on and off the job are norms dealing with:

Accepted Answer

A) social arrangements. 
B) ethical issues. 
C) group activity. 
D) appearance factors. 
A) social arrangements. 
B) ethical issues. 
C) group activity. 
D) appearance factors.

Question 16

Groupshift most often means decisions:

Accepted Answer

A) are made by groups rather than individuals. 
B) prove less effective. 
C) are made more quickly. 
D) contain greater risk. 
A) are made by groups rather than individuals. 
B) prove less effective. 
C) are made more quickly. 
D) contain greater risk.

Question 17

Which group decision-making type is the most expensive

Accepted Answer

A) conservatism 
B) brainstorming 
C) nominal 
D) interacting 
A) conservatism 
B) brainstorming 
C) nominal 
D) interacting

Question 18

Diversity is the extent to which group members are different from,or similar to,one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The stages of group development are:

Accepted Answer

A) pre-stage,introduction,acceptance,high productivity and decline. 
B) forming,storming,norming,performing and adjourning. 
C) initiation,evolution,maturation,development and decline. 
D) introduction,idea generation,planning,implementation and termination. 
A) pre-stage,introduction,acceptance,high productivity and decline. 
B) forming,storming,norming,performing and adjourning. 
C) initiation,evolution,maturation,development and decline. 
D) introduction,idea generation,planning,implementation and termination.

Question 20

Which of the following is true about status inequity?

Accepted Answer

A) Perceived inequity creates disequilibrium. 
B) Groups generally agree within themselves on status criteria. 
C) It is important for group members to believe that the status hierarchy is equitable. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Perceived inequity creates disequilibrium. 
B) Groups generally agree within themselves on status criteria. 
C) It is important for group members to believe that the status hierarchy is equitable. 
D) All of the above.

The Hawthorne studies showed that methods used to enforce group norms included sarcasm,name-calling,ridicule,punches to the upper arm and group ostracism.

Group decisions are generally preferable to individual decisions when ________ is sought.

Which is NOT a weakness of group decision making?

While group performance increases with size,the addition of new members to the group has diminishing returns on productivity.

What is social loafing,and how can it be prevented?

Conformity to social norms is higher in collectivistic cultures.

What is the punctuated equilibrium model?

Acceptable standards of behaviour that are shared by the group's members are called:

Which of the following is FALSE?

Which one of the following is likely to generate the least innovative alternatives?

What is social identity theory and how does it work?

List and briefly describe the stages in the five-stage model of group development.

Discuss social loafing as influenced by culture.

Joe is restructuring departments and is creating teams to increase the effectiveness of his departments.He recognises that the size of groups impacts their overall behaviour. Given what Joe knows about groups,what is a good group size for a group that must take action?

Norms that dictate with whom group members eat lunch and whether to form friendships on and off the job are norms dealing with:

Groupshift most often means decisions:

Which group decision-making type is the most expensive

Diversity is the extent to which group members are different from,or similar to,one another.

The stages of group development are:

Which of the following is true about status inequity?

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

The Hawthorne studies showed that methods used to enforce group norms included sarcasm,name-calling,ridicule,punches to the upper arm and group ostracism.

Group decisions are generally preferable to individual decisions when ________ is sought.

Which is NOT a weakness of group decision making?

While group performance increases with size,the addition of new members to the group has diminishing returns on productivity.

What is social loafing,and how can it be prevented?

Conformity to social norms is higher in collectivistic cultures.

What is the punctuated equilibrium model?

Acceptable standards of behaviour that are shared by the group's members are called:

Which of the following is FALSE?

Which one of the following is likely to generate the least innovative alternatives?

What is social identity theory and how does it work?

List and briefly describe the stages in the five-stage model of group development.

Discuss social loafing as influenced by culture.

Joe is restructuring departments and is creating teams to increase the effectiveness of his departments.He recognises that the size of groups impacts their overall behaviour. Given what Joe knows about groups,what is a good group size for a group that must take action?

Norms that dictate with whom group members eat lunch and whether to form friendships on and off the job are norms dealing with:

Groupshift most often means decisions:

Which group decision-making type is the most expensive

Diversity is the extent to which group members are different from,or similar to,one another.

The stages of group development are:

Which of the following is true about status inequity?

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