Question 1

For permanent work groups,performance is the last stage in their development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The major contribution of the Asch study was to demonstrate the impact of:

Accepted Answer

A) the Hawthorne effect 
B) seating arrangements 
C) group pressures for conformity 
D) status on group performance 
A) the Hawthorne effect 
B) seating arrangements 
C) group pressures for conformity 
D) status on group performance

Question 3

________ is a socially defined position or rank given to groups or group members by others.

Accepted Answer

A) Position 
B) Status 
C) Promotion 
D) Role 
A) Position 
B) Status 
C) Promotion 
D) Role

Question 4

Group decisions offer increased diversity of views.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss strengths and weaknesses of group decision making.

Accepted Answer

Groups generate more complete informatio

Question 6

________ norms include things like appropriate dress and when to look busy.

Accepted Answer

A) Social arrangement 
B) Allocation of resources 
C) Appearance 
D) Performance 
A) Social arrangement 
B) Allocation of resources 
C) Appearance 
D) Performance

Question 7

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 8

One's view of how one is supposed to act in a given situation is a role perception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Groupthink improves group performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ groups are characterised as ones where a person is aware of the others.The person defines himself or herself as a member,or would like to be a member.

Accepted Answer

A) Status 
B) Normative 
C) Role 
D) Reference 
A) Status 
B) Normative 
C) Role 
D) Reference

Question 11

Cultures differ on the criteria that define status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a characteristic that makes social identity important to a person?

Accepted Answer

A) similarity 
B) distinctiveness 
C) uncertainty reduction 
D) age 
A) similarity 
B) distinctiveness 
C) uncertainty reduction 
D) age

Question 13

Which group decision-making type creates the highest social pressure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Social loafing is the tendency for indiv

Question 15

According to the Hawthorne Studies lighting is most effective in increasing productivity when it is reduced to the point just above moonlight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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.

Question 17

If cohesiveness is high and performance norms are low:

Accepted Answer

A) productivity will be low 
B) internal conflict will be high 
C) internal conflict will be low 
D) productivity will be high 
A) productivity will be low 
B) internal conflict will be high 
C) internal conflict will be low 
D) productivity will be high

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Group decisions increase acceptance of a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Physically isolating a group will make it more cohesive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

For permanent work groups,performance is the last stage in their development.

The major contribution of the Asch study was to demonstrate the impact of:

________ is a socially defined position or rank given to groups or group members by others.

Group decisions offer increased diversity of views.

Discuss strengths and weaknesses of group decision making.

________ norms include things like appropriate dress and when to look busy.

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

One's view of how one is supposed to act in a given situation is a role perception.

Groupthink improves group performance.

________ groups are characterised as ones where a person is aware of the others.The person defines himself or herself as a member,or would like to be a member.

Cultures differ on the criteria that define status.

Which of the following is not a characteristic that makes social identity important to a person?

Which group decision-making type creates the highest social pressure?

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

According to the Hawthorne Studies lighting is most effective in increasing productivity when it is reduced to the point just above moonlight.

Which of the following is true about status inequity?

If cohesiveness is high and performance norms are low:

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

Group decisions increase acceptance of a solution.

Physically isolating a group will make it more cohesive.

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

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Exam 8: Foundations of Group Behaviour

For permanent work groups,performance is the last stage in their development.

The major contribution of the Asch study was to demonstrate the impact of:

________ is a socially defined position or rank given to groups or group members by others.

Group decisions offer increased diversity of views.

Discuss strengths and weaknesses of group decision making.

________ norms include things like appropriate dress and when to look busy.

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

One's view of how one is supposed to act in a given situation is a role perception.

Groupthink improves group performance.

________ groups are characterised as ones where a person is aware of the others.The person defines himself or herself as a member,or would like to be a member.

Cultures differ on the criteria that define status.

Which of the following is not a characteristic that makes social identity important to a person?

Which group decision-making type creates the highest social pressure?

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

According to the Hawthorne Studies lighting is most effective in increasing productivity when it is reduced to the point just above moonlight.

Which of the following is true about status inequity?

If cohesiveness is high and performance norms are low:

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

Group decisions increase acceptance of a solution.

Physically isolating a group will make it more cohesive.

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