Question 1

You find that in a team situation you prefer to be the one who examines for details and is concerned with enforcing rules and regulations.Your role is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) maintainer 
B) controller 
C) linker 
D) promoter 
A) maintainer 
B) controller 
C) linker 
D) promoter B

Question 2

You are a member of a work team whose goal is to improve the efficiency of the production process.Your team is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving 
B) self-managed 
C) cross-functional 
D) goal oriented 
A) problem-solving 
B) self-managed 
C) cross-functional 
D) goal oriented A

Question 3

A group differs from a work team due to a few different dimensions.Which dimension deals with 'random and varied' versus 'complementary'?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal 
B) Synergy 
C) Accountability 
D) Skills 
A) Goal 
B) Synergy 
C) Accountability 
D) Skills D

Question 4

People who fight the team's battles are called:

Accepted Answer

A) controllers 
B) maintainers 
C) producers 
D) assessors 
A) controllers 
B) maintainers 
C) producers 
D) assessors

Question 5

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

Question 6

A work group creates positive synergy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Competitive reward structures reinforce the importance of collaboration in work teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

The most effective teams have fewer than four members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

There are four contextual factors that appear to be most significantly related to team performance.Which of the following is not one of those four factors?

Accepted Answer

A) effective communication 
B) adequate resources 
C) leadership and structure 
D) a performance evaluation and reward system 
A) effective communication 
B) adequate resources 
C) leadership and structure 
D) a performance evaluation and reward system

Question 12

"Social loafing" is possible within a team because it is not possible to identify individual contributions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Apparently,the low trust typical of the competitive group will not be readily replaced by high trust with a quick change in reward systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A group differs from a work team due to a few different dimensions.Which dimension deals with 'individual' versus 'individual and mutual'?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal 
B) Synergy 
C) Accountability 
D) Skills 
A) Goal 
B) Synergy 
C) Accountability 
D) Skills

Question 15

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 16

Problem-solving teams generally consist of 3 to 5 employees from the same department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the difference between a work group and a work team.

Accepted Answer

A work group is a group that interacts p

Question 18

Discuss self-managed work teams.

Accepted Answer

Self-managed work teams are groups of em

Question 19

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 20

________ teams are an effective way to allow people from diverse areas within an organisation to exchange information,develop new ideas and 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

You find that in a team situation you prefer to be the one who examines for details and is concerned with enforcing rules and regulations.Your role is called the:

You are a member of a work team whose goal is to improve the efficiency of the production process.Your team is best described as:

A group differs from a work team due to a few different dimensions.Which dimension deals with 'random and varied' versus 'complementary'?

People who fight the team's battles are called:

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

A work group creates positive synergy.

Competitive reward structures reinforce the importance of collaboration in work teams.

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

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

The most effective teams have fewer than four members.

There are four contextual factors that appear to be most significantly related to team performance.Which of the following is not one of those four factors?

"Social loafing" is possible within a team because it is not possible to identify individual contributions.

Apparently,the low trust typical of the competitive group will not be readily replaced by high trust with a quick change in reward systems.

A group differs from a work team due to a few different dimensions.Which dimension deals with 'individual' versus 'individual and mutual'?

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

Problem-solving teams generally consist of 3 to 5 employees from the same department.

Discuss the difference between a work group and a work team.

Discuss self-managed work teams.

In virtual teams there is:

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

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

You find that in a team situation you prefer to be the one who examines for details and is concerned with enforcing rules and regulations.Your role is called the:

You are a member of a work team whose goal is to improve the efficiency of the production process.Your team is best described as:

A group differs from a work team due to a few different dimensions.Which dimension deals with 'random and varied' versus 'complementary'?

People who fight the team's battles are called:

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

A work group creates positive synergy.

Competitive reward structures reinforce the importance of collaboration in work teams.

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

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

The most effective teams have fewer than four members.

There are four contextual factors that appear to be most significantly related to team performance.Which of the following is not one of those four factors?

"Social loafing" is possible within a team because it is not possible to identify individual contributions.

Apparently,the low trust typical of the competitive group will not be readily replaced by high trust with a quick change in reward systems.

A group differs from a work team due to a few different dimensions.Which dimension deals with 'individual' versus 'individual and mutual'?

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

Problem-solving teams generally consist of 3 to 5 employees from the same department.

Discuss the difference between a work group and a work team.

Discuss self-managed work teams.

In virtual teams there is:

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

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