Question 1

Zimbardo's simulated prison experiment is most important because it demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

A) that individuals can easily and rapidly assume new roles very different from their inherent personalities 
B) flaws in the Hawthorne studies 
C) the impact of cohesiveness 
D) the importance of status 
A) that individuals can easily and rapidly assume new roles very different from their inherent personalities 
B) flaws in the Hawthorne studies 
C) the impact of cohesiveness 
D) the importance of status

Question 2

Brainstorming is a technique to generate creative alternatives while withholding criticism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The punctuated equilibrium model characterises groups as exhibiting long periods of inertia interspersed with brief revolutionary changes triggered primarily by members' awareness of time and deadlines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When two people bond because they feel they are different to other members of the group,these people are likely to be responding to which characteristic of social identity theory?

Accepted Answer

A) similarity 
B) distinctiveness 
C) status 
D) Uncertainty reduction 
A) similarity 
B) distinctiveness 
C) status 
D) Uncertainty reduction

Question 5

Which is not a common class of norms appearing in most work groups?

Accepted Answer

A) termination 
B) appearance 
C) social arrangements 
D) performance 
A) termination 
B) appearance 
C) social arrangements 
D) performance

Question 6

How does group size affect a group's behaviour?

Accepted Answer

The evidence indicates that smaller grou

Question 7

Members in a group are interdependent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most common class of norms are social arrangement norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most conflicts are resolved by the completion of the first stage in a group's development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The chief advantage of the nominal group technique is that it permits the group to meet formally but does not restrict independent thinking,as does the interacting group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In comparing the results of individual and group performance on a rope-pulling task,Ringelmann concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A) the larger the group,the greater the individual productivity 
B) group size is not a determinant of individual productivity 
C) increases in group size are inversely related to individual performance 
D) total productivity tends to decline in large groups 
A) the larger the group,the greater the individual productivity 
B) group size is not a determinant of individual productivity 
C) increases in group size are inversely related to individual performance 
D) total productivity tends to decline in large groups

Question 12

Evidence indicates that Asch's findings about group conformity are culture bound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Hawthorne studies:

Accepted Answer

A) began by examining the relationship between the physical environment and productivity 
B) began with illumination experiments with various groups of workers 
C) did a third study to ascertain the effect of a sophisticated wage incentive plan 
D) all of the above 
A) began by examining the relationship between the physical environment and productivity 
B) began with illumination experiments with various groups of workers 
C) did a third study to ascertain the effect of a sophisticated wage incentive plan 
D) all of the above

Question 14

The psychological contract defines behavioural expectations that go with every role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Antisocial actions by organisational members that intentionally violate established norms and that result in negative consequences for the organisation,its members,or both are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) ethical dilemmas 
B) voluntary behaviour 
C) norms 
D) deviant workplace behaviour 
A) ethical dilemmas 
B) voluntary behaviour 
C) norms 
D) deviant workplace behaviour

Question 16

Three employees from different departments who regularly eat lunch together are an example of a(n)________ group.

Accepted Answer

A) formal 
B) informal 
C) task 
D) command 
A) formal 
B) informal 
C) task 
D) command

Question 17

The ________ defines mutual expectations along with behavioural expectations that go with every role.

Accepted Answer

A) group norm 
B) role stereotype 
C) role expectation 
D) psychological contract 
A) group norm 
B) role stereotype 
C) role expectation 
D) psychological contract

Question 18

When a psychological contract is broken,both parties renegotiate to create a new contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is not one of the stages in the five-stage group development model?

Accepted Answer

A) norming 
B) storming 
C) worming 
D) forming 
A) norming 
B) storming 
C) worming 
D) forming

Question 20

Group productivity is optimum when:

Accepted Answer

A) performance norms are high and cohesiveness is low. 
B) performance norms are high and cohesiveness is high. 
C) performance norms are low and cohesiveness is low. 
D) performance norms are low and cohesiveness is high. 
A) performance norms are high and cohesiveness is low. 
B) performance norms are high and cohesiveness is high. 
C) performance norms are low and cohesiveness is low. 
D) performance norms are low and cohesiveness is high.

Zimbardo's simulated prison experiment is most important because it demonstrates:

Brainstorming is a technique to generate creative alternatives while withholding criticism.

The punctuated equilibrium model characterises groups as exhibiting long periods of inertia interspersed with brief revolutionary changes triggered primarily by members' awareness of time and deadlines.

When two people bond because they feel they are different to other members of the group,these people are likely to be responding to which characteristic of social identity theory?

Which is not a common class of norms appearing in most work groups?

How does group size affect a group's behaviour?

Members in a group are interdependent.

The most common class of norms are social arrangement norms.

Most conflicts are resolved by the completion of the first stage in a group's development.

The chief advantage of the nominal group technique is that it permits the group to meet formally but does not restrict independent thinking,as does the interacting group.

In comparing the results of individual and group performance on a rope-pulling task,Ringelmann concluded that:

Evidence indicates that Asch's findings about group conformity are culture bound.

The Hawthorne studies:

The psychological contract defines behavioural expectations that go with every role.

Antisocial actions by organisational members that intentionally violate established norms and that result in negative consequences for the organisation,its members,or both are referred to as:

Three employees from different departments who regularly eat lunch together are an example of a(n)________ group.

The ________ defines mutual expectations along with behavioural expectations that go with every role.

When a psychological contract is broken,both parties renegotiate to create a new contract.

Which is not one of the stages in the five-stage group development model?

Group productivity is optimum when:

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

Zimbardo's simulated prison experiment is most important because it demonstrates:

Brainstorming is a technique to generate creative alternatives while withholding criticism.

The punctuated equilibrium model characterises groups as exhibiting long periods of inertia interspersed with brief revolutionary changes triggered primarily by members' awareness of time and deadlines.

When two people bond because they feel they are different to other members of the group,these people are likely to be responding to which characteristic of social identity theory?

Which is not a common class of norms appearing in most work groups?

How does group size affect a group's behaviour?

Members in a group are interdependent.

The most common class of norms are social arrangement norms.

Most conflicts are resolved by the completion of the first stage in a group's development.

The chief advantage of the nominal group technique is that it permits the group to meet formally but does not restrict independent thinking,as does the interacting group.

In comparing the results of individual and group performance on a rope-pulling task,Ringelmann concluded that:

Evidence indicates that Asch's findings about group conformity are culture bound.

The Hawthorne studies:

The psychological contract defines behavioural expectations that go with every role.

Antisocial actions by organisational members that intentionally violate established norms and that result in negative consequences for the organisation,its members,or both are referred to as:

Three employees from different departments who regularly eat lunch together are an example of a(n)________ group.

The ________ defines mutual expectations along with behavioural expectations that go with every role.

When a psychological contract is broken,both parties renegotiate to create a new contract.

Which is not one of the stages in the five-stage group development model?

Group productivity is optimum when:

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