Question 1

Team performance is not in danger of suffering when:

Accepted Answer

A)  goals are unclear. 
B)  goals are too focused on individual-level accomplishments. 
C)  resources are inefficient to accomplish the task. 
D)  when goals are insufficiently challenging. 
E)  goals are well designed. 
A)  goals are unclear. 
B)  goals are too focused on individual-level accomplishments. 
C)  resources are inefficient to accomplish the task. 
D)  when goals are insufficiently challenging. 
E)  goals are well designed. E

Question 2

Temporary work groups often appear on organizational charts as departments, divisions, and teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

An) __________ is a small group of persons who meet periodically to discuss problems relating to quality, productivity, or cost, and to develop solutions for them.

Accepted Answer

quality circle

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct equation for team effectiveness according to the open systems model of teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team effectiveness = Quality of inputs x Process gains + Process losses) 
B)  Team effectiveness = Quality of outputs + Process gains x Team inputs) 
C)  Team effectiveness = Quality of inputs x Process gains - Process losses) 
D)  Team effectiveness = Quality of outputs x Process gains + Process losses) 
A)  Team effectiveness = Quality of inputs x Process gains + Process losses) 
B)  Team effectiveness = Quality of outputs + Process gains x Team inputs) 
C)  Team effectiveness = Quality of inputs x Process gains - Process losses) 
D)  Team effectiveness = Quality of outputs x Process gains + Process losses)

Question 5

Synergy is a small group of people with complementary skills, who work actively together to achieve a common purpose for which they hold themselves collectively accountable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The willingness of a team to disband when the job is done and to work well together in future responsibilities is an important long-run test of team success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With regard to __________, the members of an effective team are sufficiently satisfied to continue working well together on an on-going basis and/or to look forward to working together again at some future point in time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With regard to __________, the members of...

Question 8

Which one of the following characteristics truly differentiates self-managing teams from the more traditional work group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team members typically work in isolation from the rest of the company. 
B)  Team members are typically asked to work on more challenging tasks than traditional work groups. 
C)  Team members assume duties otherwise performed by a manager or first-line supervisor. 
D)  Team members are typically paid more than the team members of traditional work teams. 
E)  Team members are typically more experienced than the team members of traditional work teams. 
A)  Team members typically work in isolation from the rest of the company. 
B)  Team members are typically asked to work on more challenging tasks than traditional work groups. 
C)  Team members assume duties otherwise performed by a manager or first-line supervisor. 
D)  Team members are typically paid more than the team members of traditional work teams. 
E)  Team members are typically more experienced than the team members of traditional work teams.

Question 9

The __________ stage of team development is especially important for the many temporary teams that are increasingly common in the new workplace.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ stage of team development is...

Question 10

Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The potential benefits of self-managing teams include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  productivity and quality improvements. 
B)  production flexibility and faster response to technological change. 
C)  reduced absenteeism and turnover. 
D)  difficulty for some members to adjust to self-managing responsibilities. 
E)  improved work attitudes and quality of work life. 
A)  productivity and quality improvements. 
B)  production flexibility and faster response to technological change. 
C)  reduced absenteeism and turnover. 
D)  difficulty for some members to adjust to self-managing responsibilities. 
E)  improved work attitudes and quality of work life.

Question 12

Which statement describing the performing stage of team development is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The team is able to deal with complex tasks and handle internal disagreements in creative ways. 
B)  The team structure is unstable. 
C)  Members are motivated by team goals and are generally satisfied. 
D)  The primary team challenges are continued efforts to improve relationships and performance. 
E)  Team members should be able to adapt successfully as opportunities and demands change over time. 
A)  The team is able to deal with complex tasks and handle internal disagreements in creative ways. 
B)  The team structure is unstable. 
C)  Members are motivated by team goals and are generally satisfied. 
D)  The primary team challenges are continued efforts to improve relationships and performance. 
E)  Team members should be able to adapt successfully as opportunities and demands change over time.

Question 13

Members of a true self-managing work team make decisions on all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing strategy and providing resources to achieve it. 
B)  scheduling work and allocating tasks. 
C)  training for job skills and evaluating performance. 
D)  selecting new team members. 
E)  controlling the quality of work. 
A)  establishing strategy and providing resources to achieve it. 
B)  scheduling work and allocating tasks. 
C)  training for job skills and evaluating performance. 
D)  selecting new team members. 
E)  controlling the quality of work.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a way team members and leaders help their teams achieve high performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Putting personal talents to work 
B)  Building disagreement so that the team gets multiple opinions 
C)  Persuading others to cooperate 
D)  Accepting suggestions 
E)  Communicating ideas 
A)  Putting personal talents to work 
B)  Building disagreement so that the team gets multiple opinions 
C)  Persuading others to cooperate 
D)  Accepting suggestions 
E)  Communicating ideas

Question 15

What should managers do to create a successful virtual team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select team members high in initiative 
B)  Begin with social messaging 
C)  Assign clear goals and roles 
D)  Gather regular feedback from members 
E)  Managers should do all of the above 
A)  Select team members high in initiative 
B)  Begin with social messaging 
C)  Assign clear goals and roles 
D)  Gather regular feedback from members 
E)  Managers should do all of the above

Question 16

Members of virtual teams work together through computer mediation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these teams lead organizations and their component parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teams that review things 
B)  Teams that recommend things 
C)  Teams that run things 
D)  Teams that evaluate things 
E)  Teams that make or do things 
A)  Teams that review things 
B)  Teams that recommend things 
C)  Teams that run things 
D)  Teams that evaluate things 
E)  Teams that make or do things

Question 18

Even though homogeneous teams may struggle in the short run to resolve issues, they are also likely to develop enhanced performance potential once things are worked out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The storming stage of team development is a period of high emotionality and tension among the team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a sense, functional department or work units can create artificial boundaries that discourage rather than encourage more integrative thinking and active coordination with other parts of an organization. This organizational problem is called __________.

Accepted Answer

a function

Team performance is not in danger of suffering when:

Temporary work groups often appear on organizational charts as departments, divisions, and teams.

An) __________ is a small group of persons who meet periodically to discuss problems relating to quality, productivity, or cost, and to develop solutions for them.

Which of the following is the correct equation for team effectiveness according to the open systems model of teams?

Synergy is a small group of people with complementary skills, who work actively together to achieve a common purpose for which they hold themselves collectively accountable.

The willingness of a team to disband when the job is done and to work well together in future responsibilities is an important long-run test of team success.

With regard to __________, the members of an effective team are sufficiently satisfied to continue working well together on an on-going basis and/or to look forward to working together again at some future point in time.

Which one of the following characteristics truly differentiates self-managing teams from the more traditional work group?

The __________ stage of team development is especially important for the many temporary teams that are increasingly common in the new workplace.

Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The potential benefits of self-managing teams include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which statement describing the performing stage of team development is incorrect?

Members of a true self-managing work team make decisions on all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is not a way team members and leaders help their teams achieve high performance?

What should managers do to create a successful virtual team?

Members of virtual teams work together through computer mediation.

Which of these teams lead organizations and their component parts?

Even though homogeneous teams may struggle in the short run to resolve issues, they are also likely to develop enhanced performance potential once things are worked out.

The storming stage of team development is a period of high emotionality and tension among the team members.

In a sense, functional department or work units can create artificial boundaries that discourage rather than encourage more integrative thinking and active coordination with other parts of an organization. This organizational problem is called __________.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

Teamwork and Performance

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 7: The Nature of Teams

Team performance is not in danger of suffering when:

Temporary work groups often appear on organizational charts as departments, divisions, and teams.

An) __________ is a small group of persons who meet periodically to discuss problems relating to quality, productivity, or cost, and to develop solutions for them.

Which of the following is the correct equation for team effectiveness according to the open systems model of teams?

Synergy is a small group of people with complementary skills, who work actively together to achieve a common purpose for which they hold themselves collectively accountable.

The willingness of a team to disband when the job is done and to work well together in future responsibilities is an important long-run test of team success.

With regard to __________, the members of an effective team are sufficiently satisfied to continue working well together on an on-going basis and/or to look forward to working together again at some future point in time.

Which one of the following characteristics truly differentiates self-managing teams from the more traditional work group?

The __________ stage of team development is especially important for the many temporary teams that are increasingly common in the new workplace.

Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The potential benefits of self-managing teams include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which statement describing the performing stage of team development is incorrect?

Members of a true self-managing work team make decisions on all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is not a way team members and leaders help their teams achieve high performance?

What should managers do to create a successful virtual team?

Members of virtual teams work together through computer mediation.

Which of these teams lead organizations and their component parts?

Even though homogeneous teams may struggle in the short run to resolve issues, they are also likely to develop enhanced performance potential once things are worked out.

The storming stage of team development is a period of high emotionality and tension among the team members.

In a sense, functional department or work units can create artificial boundaries that discourage rather than encourage more integrative thinking and active coordination with other parts of an organization. This organizational problem is called __________.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters