Question 1

__________ is the process of choosing among alternative courses of action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the process of choosing among...

Question 2

Teams will make decisions by majority rule when all team members agree totally on a course of action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Problems of destructive competition in inter-team dynamics are likely in restricted communication networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The __________ of a group or team represent the ideas or beliefs about how members are expected to behave.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ of a group or team...

Question 5

The potential advantages of group decision making include social pressure to conform, minority domination, and time delays.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research in social psychology suggests that the achievement of sustained high performance by groups requires that members' task needs and maintenance needs are met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements does the best job of reinforcing positive "organizational and personal pride" norms?

Accepted Answer

A)  "In our department, people are always looking for better ways of doing things." 
B)  "People on this committee are good listeners and actively seek out the ideas and opinions of others." 
C)  "Our company strives for both efficiency and effectiveness." 
D)  "On our team, people always try to work hard." 
E)  "It is a tradition around here for people to stand up for the company when others criticize it unfairly." 
A)  "In our department, people are always looking for better ways of doing things." 
B)  "People on this committee are good listeners and actively seek out the ideas and opinions of others." 
C)  "Our company strives for both efficiency and effectiveness." 
D)  "On our team, people always try to work hard." 
E)  "It is a tradition around here for people to stand up for the company when others criticize it unfairly."

Question 8

All of the following statements about maintenance activities are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance activities support the social and interpersonal relationships among group members. 
B)  when maintenance leadership is poor, members become dissatisfied with one another. 
C)  in an effective group, maintenance activities support the relationships needed for team members to work well together over time. 
D)  when maintenance leadership is weak, the value of group membership may diminish. 
E)  maintenance activities include initiating discussion, sharing information, asking information of others, clarifying something that has been said and summarizing the status of a deliberation. 
A)  maintenance activities support the social and interpersonal relationships among group members. 
B)  when maintenance leadership is poor, members become dissatisfied with one another. 
C)  in an effective group, maintenance activities support the relationships needed for team members to work well together over time. 
D)  when maintenance leadership is weak, the value of group membership may diminish. 
E)  maintenance activities include initiating discussion, sharing information, asking information of others, clarifying something that has been said and summarizing the status of a deliberation.

Question 9

The counteracting team pattern results in a decentralized communication network in which all team members communicate directly and share information with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____________ is also known as wheel communication network and chain communication network.

Accepted Answer

A)  Restricted communication networks 
B)  Parallel communication networks 
C)  Centralized communication networks 
D)  Synergistic communication networks 
E)  Hierarchical communication networks 
A)  Restricted communication networks 
B)  Parallel communication networks 
C)  Centralized communication networks 
D)  Synergistic communication networks 
E)  Hierarchical communication networks

Question 11

What occurs when too much is expected and the individual feels overwhelmed with work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Role conflict 
B)  Role indifference 
C)  Role encumberment 
D)  Role overload 
E)  Role frustration 
A)  Role conflict 
B)  Role indifference 
C)  Role encumberment 
D)  Role overload 
E)  Role frustration

Question 12

Decision by __________ is being used when two or three people can dominate the majority or "railroad" the majority into agreeing to a solution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Decision by __________ is being used when...

__________ is the process of choosing among alternative courses of action.

Teams will make decisions by majority rule when all team members agree totally on a course of action.

Problems of destructive competition in inter-team dynamics are likely in restricted communication networks.

The __________ of a group or team represent the ideas or beliefs about how members are expected to behave.

The potential advantages of group decision making include social pressure to conform, minority domination, and time delays.

Research in social psychology suggests that the achievement of sustained high performance by groups requires that members' task needs and maintenance needs are met.

Which of the following statements does the best job of reinforcing positive "organizational and personal pride" norms?

All of the following statements about maintenance activities are true EXCEPT:

The counteracting team pattern results in a decentralized communication network in which all team members communicate directly and share information with one another.

____________ is also known as wheel communication network and chain communication network.

What occurs when too much is expected and the individual feels overwhelmed with work?

Decision by __________ is being used when two or three people can dominate the majority or "railroad" the majority into agreeing to a solution.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters

Exam 8: Teamwork and Performance

__________ is the process of choosing among alternative courses of action.

Teams will make decisions by majority rule when all team members agree totally on a course of action.

Problems of destructive competition in inter-team dynamics are likely in restricted communication networks.

The __________ of a group or team represent the ideas or beliefs about how members are expected to behave.

The potential advantages of group decision making include social pressure to conform, minority domination, and time delays.

Research in social psychology suggests that the achievement of sustained high performance by groups requires that members' task needs and maintenance needs are met.

Which of the following statements does the best job of reinforcing positive "organizational and personal pride" norms?

All of the following statements about maintenance activities are true EXCEPT:

The counteracting team pattern results in a decentralized communication network in which all team members communicate directly and share information with one another.

____________ is also known as wheel communication network and chain communication network.

What occurs when too much is expected and the individual feels overwhelmed with work?

Decision by __________ is being used when two or three people can dominate the majority or "railroad" the majority into agreeing to a solution.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters