Exam 6: Groups and Teamwork

Tim observed that his team members obviously have different ideas about how to do things as evidenced by their tendency to argue over process rather than focusing on what needs to be done.Tim's team is lacking in common

"Does everyone agree that we need to collect more customer data about this problem?" This question is an example of an assessor.

If you were a member of a team who was suffering from a lack of cohesion,you would expect performance to potentially suffer.Which of the following might be causing the reduced cohesion?

Having one team member low in agreeableness and conscientiousness,two personality characteristics from the Big Five Model,should lower the productivity of the team.

Research indicates that negative behaviours lead to negative moods,which leads to negative performance.

The linker role champions ideas after they are initiated.

Joseph noticed that his team was experiencing a great deal of conflict; when he spoke to each team member about the conflict,each member disagreed.Joseph decided his team needed stronger leadership from him,and in meetings he intervened between members,changed topics and worked to keep the tone of the meeting very neutral.Joseph's approach is the correct one for the effective functioning of his team.

The adjourning stage in group development is the last stage for temporary groups.

Ted was very busy,but he agreed to join the team because it was a complex project and he wanted to be certain the new product line being developed could be successfully distributed and sold at high margins.The type of team Ted is joining is likely a

The tendency for employees to exert less effort when working in a group than when working individually is called

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Five-Stage Model of group development?

Problem-solving teams are also called

Norms differ among groups,committees and societies but all of these entities have norms.

Counterproductive work behaviour includes behaviours such as leaving early,lying about hours worked,personal aggression,and incivility.Like norms,these antisocial actions are shaped by

Which of the following might cause a team with positive team identity not to be successful working with other teams?

"I think what you started to say is a really creative idea,Jack.Please continue." This request is an example of a creator role.

Having a common and meaningful purpose helps a group create a

Describe self-managed work teams and comment on what research tells us about their effectiveness.

Hayley was aware that teams have key roles which are important for team effectiveness.When Hayley suggested the team set up an agenda for discussing each of the problems assigned to the team,she was practicing which role?

Ineffective teams tend to have conflict that is