Question 1

Brainstorming is:

Accepted Answer

A) a process for generating ideas 
B) used mainly when group members cannot agree on a solution 
C) a technique that tends to restrict independent thinking 
D) used to build group cohesiveness 
A) a process for generating ideas 
B) used mainly when group members cannot agree on a solution 
C) a technique that tends to restrict independent thinking 
D) used to build group cohesiveness

Question 2

What is the punctuated equilibrium model?

Accepted Answer

The punctuated equilibrium model is an a

Question 3

The stage in group development which is characterised by uncertainty is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Asch conducted a simulated prison experiment demonstrated that people with no prior personality pathology or training in their roles could execute extreme forms of behaviour consistent with the roles they were playing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements about group diversity is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Diversity appears to increase group conflict,especially in the early stages of a group's tenure. 
B) Diversity differences make such groups unable to solve problems. 
C) Diverse juries were likely to make more factual errors when discussing evidence. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Diversity appears to increase group conflict,especially in the early stages of a group's tenure. 
B) Diversity differences make such groups unable to solve problems. 
C) Diverse juries were likely to make more factual errors when discussing evidence. 
D) None of the above.

Question 6

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 7

Which of the following statements about status and culture is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural differences affect status. 
B) The importance of status does vary between cultures. 
C) The French are not status conscious. 
D) Asians derive status from family position and formal roles in organisations. 
A) Cultural differences affect status. 
B) The importance of status does vary between cultures. 
C) The French are not status conscious. 
D) Asians derive status from family position and formal roles in organisations.

Question 8

We can be counted to select roles in our lives that are in harmony with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ groups are defined by the organisation's structure.

Accepted Answer

A) Informal 
B) Friendship 
C) Interest 
D) Formal 
A) Informal 
B) Friendship 
C) Interest 
D) Formal

Question 10

How others believe you should act in a given situation is a:

Accepted Answer

A) role expectation 
B) norm 
C) role perception 
D) stereotype 
A) role expectation 
B) norm 
C) role perception 
D) stereotype

Question 11

The norming stage of group development is characterised by camaraderie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Only some groups have established norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the psychological contract.

Accepted Answer

The psychological contract is the unwrit

Question 14

Another name for 'electronic meetings' is a 'computer-assisted group'.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One of the advantages of the electronic meeting is its low cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Social identity theory proposes that people have emotional reactions to the failure or success of their group because their self-esteem is tied into the performance of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compare and contrast the five-stage model for group development with the punctuated equilibrium model.

Accepted Answer

The five-stage group development model c

Question 19

A reference group is one that a person defines himself or herself as a member or is desirous of being a member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Norms that dictate assignment of difficult jobs and allocation of new tools and equipment are norms dealing with:

Accepted Answer

A) financial standards 
B) resource allocation 
C) corporate objectives 
D) informal arrangements 
A) financial standards 
B) resource allocation 
C) corporate objectives 
D) informal arrangements

Brainstorming is:

What is the punctuated equilibrium model?

The stage in group development which is characterised by uncertainty is:

Asch conducted a simulated prison experiment demonstrated that people with no prior personality pathology or training in their roles could execute extreme forms of behaviour consistent with the roles they were playing.

Which of the following statements about group diversity is TRUE?

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

Which of the following statements about status and culture is FALSE?

We can be counted to select roles in our lives that are in harmony with one another.

________ groups are defined by the organisation's structure.

How others believe you should act in a given situation is a:

The norming stage of group development is characterised by camaraderie.

Only some groups have established norms.

Explain the psychological contract.

Another name for 'electronic meetings' is a 'computer-assisted group'.

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

One of the advantages of the electronic meeting is its low cost.

Social identity theory proposes that people have emotional reactions to the failure or success of their group because their self-esteem is tied into the performance of the group.

Compare and contrast the five-stage model for group development with the punctuated equilibrium model.

A reference group is one that a person defines himself or herself as a member or is desirous of being a member.

Norms that dictate assignment of difficult jobs and allocation of new tools and equipment are norms dealing with:

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

Brainstorming is:

What is the punctuated equilibrium model?

The stage in group development which is characterised by uncertainty is:

Asch conducted a simulated prison experiment demonstrated that people with no prior personality pathology or training in their roles could execute extreme forms of behaviour consistent with the roles they were playing.

Which of the following statements about group diversity is TRUE?

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

Which of the following statements about status and culture is FALSE?

We can be counted to select roles in our lives that are in harmony with one another.

________ groups are defined by the organisation's structure.

How others believe you should act in a given situation is a:

The norming stage of group development is characterised by camaraderie.

Only some groups have established norms.

Explain the psychological contract.

Another name for 'electronic meetings' is a 'computer-assisted group'.

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

One of the advantages of the electronic meeting is its low cost.

Social identity theory proposes that people have emotional reactions to the failure or success of their group because their self-esteem is tied into the performance of the group.

Compare and contrast the five-stage model for group development with the punctuated equilibrium model.

A reference group is one that a person defines himself or herself as a member or is desirous of being a member.

Norms that dictate assignment of difficult jobs and allocation of new tools and equipment are norms dealing with:

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