Question 1

One of the best characteristics of Sarah's team is its ability to consciously reflect on its master plan and adapt it as necessary.This characteristic is known as

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A) groupthink. 
B) reflexivity. 
C) role reversal. 
D) diversity. 
E) conformity. 
A) groupthink. 
B) reflexivity. 
C) role reversal. 
D) diversity. 
E) conformity.

Question 2

Cory is on a team at her office that consists of 10-15 employees who take on the responsibilities of their former managers.It can be said that she is working on a

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A) quality circle. 
B) cross-functional team. 
C) work group. 
D) self-managed team. 
E) virtual team. 
A) quality circle. 
B) cross-functional team. 
C) work group. 
D) self-managed team. 
E) virtual team.

Question 3

According to the author,cross-functional teams and project teams are the same.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How might team members having different mental models hinder team's performance? Create an example to illustrate your answer.

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Mental models represent team members' kn

Question 5

What is meant by the term "reflexivity"? Create an example to explain its importance to an effective team.

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Effective teams reflect on and

Question 6

The Punctuated-Equilibrium Model characterizes groups as exhibiting long periods of inertia interspersed with brief revolutionary changes triggered primarily by members' awareness of time and deadlines.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Group productivity is lowest when

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A) performance norms are high and the group is very cohesive. 
B) performance norms are low and the group is not very cohesive. 
C) performance norms are low and the group is very cohesive. 
D) performance norms are high and the group is not very cohesive. 
E) both performance norms and group cohesion are moderate. 
A) performance norms are high and the group is very cohesive. 
B) performance norms are low and the group is not very cohesive. 
C) performance norms are low and the group is very cohesive. 
D) performance norms are high and the group is not very cohesive. 
E) both performance norms and group cohesion are moderate.

Question 8

Mary was excited about leading her new virtual team,as it would allow for the participation of a broader group of individuals.However,she knew the special challenge of this type of team was building trust.Outside of trust,the team's effectiveness is also enhanced if Mary

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A) allows members to contribute without regular monitoring. 
B) ensures the team does not lose sight of its goals. 
C) takes a course on social media. 
D) forgoes strict rules. 
E) meets face-to-face infrequently. 
A) allows members to contribute without regular monitoring. 
B) ensures the team does not lose sight of its goals. 
C) takes a course on social media. 
D) forgoes strict rules. 
E) meets face-to-face infrequently.

Question 9

SCENARIO 6-4 Your work group is newly formed and you are interested in understanding the various stages it might go through in its development so that you can be prepared and understand the group dynamics.Your group has not known one another prior to this work assignment and they expect that the project will last for several years.
-Refer to Scenario 6-4.You feel the team has progressed to the norming stage; you can expect the group's highest productivity to occur now.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain how diversity may both improve team performance and hurt team performance.

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Different forms of diversity generate di

Question 11

Cultural diversity assists with which of the following group activities?

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A) learning to work together 
B) problem-solving 
C) providing a wider range of perspectives 
D) increasing cultural status 
E) communicating 
A) learning to work together 
B) problem-solving 
C) providing a wider range of perspectives 
D) increasing cultural status 
E) communicating

Question 12

After which stage of a group's development has the group formed a common set of expectations of member behaviours?

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

Question 13

Terry was pleased to discover that her team showed reflexivity; she knew this was an important characteristic in successful project teams.Is reflexivity a characteristic of successful teams?

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Role conflict is defined as a situation in which an individual has certain attitudes and behaviour that are disagreeable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A non-profit had established strong political correctness norms as part of its corporate social responsibility.They discovered that these strong norms actually increased group creativity.Why were staff members more easily able to express their creative ideas?

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A) They had to combat stereotypes. 
B) Political correctness meant looser norms were in place. 
C) The employees had lower satisfaction which led to creativity. 
D) They had clear expectations about male-female interactions which reduced uncertainty about group conformity. 
E) There was low social identity within the group. 
A) They had to combat stereotypes. 
B) Political correctness meant looser norms were in place. 
C) The employees had lower satisfaction which led to creativity. 
D) They had clear expectations about male-female interactions which reduced uncertainty about group conformity. 
E) There was low social identity within the group.

Question 16

Using examples,define and describe roles,role expectations and role conflict.

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- Roles-expected behaviour patterns of a

Question 17

According to research,the greater task identity that can come with teams will increase motivation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Groups that work closely together toward a common objective and are accountable to one another are called teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A cross-functional faces challenges building trust among members; this occurs

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A) early in group development. 
B) later in group development. 
C) because group members have similar skills and viewpoints. 
D) because the group lacks diversity. 
E) because few people have the skills to work in cross-functional teams. 
A) early in group development. 
B) later in group development. 
C) because group members have similar skills and viewpoints. 
D) because the group lacks diversity. 
E) because few people have the skills to work in cross-functional teams.

Question 20

The fourth stage of group development is norming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the best characteristics of Sarah's team is its ability to consciously reflect on its master plan and adapt it as necessary.This characteristic is known as

Cory is on a team at her office that consists of 10-15 employees who take on the responsibilities of their former managers.It can be said that she is working on a

According to the author,cross-functional teams and project teams are the same.

How might team members having different mental models hinder team's performance? Create an example to illustrate your answer.

What is meant by the term "reflexivity"? Create an example to explain its importance to an effective team.

The Punctuated-Equilibrium Model characterizes groups as exhibiting long periods of inertia interspersed with brief revolutionary changes triggered primarily by members' awareness of time and deadlines.

Group productivity is lowest when

Mary was excited about leading her new virtual team,as it would allow for the participation of a broader group of individuals.However,she knew the special challenge of this type of team was building trust.Outside of trust,the team's effectiveness is also enhanced if Mary

Explain how diversity may both improve team performance and hurt team performance.

Cultural diversity assists with which of the following group activities?

After which stage of a group's development has the group formed a common set of expectations of member behaviours?

Terry was pleased to discover that her team showed reflexivity; she knew this was an important characteristic in successful project teams.Is reflexivity a characteristic of successful teams?

Role conflict is defined as a situation in which an individual has certain attitudes and behaviour that are disagreeable.

A non-profit had established strong political correctness norms as part of its corporate social responsibility.They discovered that these strong norms actually increased group creativity.Why were staff members more easily able to express their creative ideas?

Using examples,define and describe roles,role expectations and role conflict.

According to research,the greater task identity that can come with teams will increase motivation.

Groups that work closely together toward a common objective and are accountable to one another are called teams.

A cross-functional faces challenges building trust among members; this occurs

The fourth stage of group development is norming.

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Exam 6: Groups and Teamwork

One of the best characteristics of Sarah's team is its ability to consciously reflect on its master plan and adapt it as necessary.This characteristic is known as

Cory is on a team at her office that consists of 10-15 employees who take on the responsibilities of their former managers.It can be said that she is working on a

According to the author,cross-functional teams and project teams are the same.

How might team members having different mental models hinder team's performance? Create an example to illustrate your answer.

What is meant by the term "reflexivity"? Create an example to explain its importance to an effective team.

The Punctuated-Equilibrium Model characterizes groups as exhibiting long periods of inertia interspersed with brief revolutionary changes triggered primarily by members' awareness of time and deadlines.

Group productivity is lowest when

Mary was excited about leading her new virtual team,as it would allow for the participation of a broader group of individuals.However,she knew the special challenge of this type of team was building trust.Outside of trust,the team's effectiveness is also enhanced if Mary

Explain how diversity may both improve team performance and hurt team performance.

Cultural diversity assists with which of the following group activities?

After which stage of a group's development has the group formed a common set of expectations of member behaviours?

Terry was pleased to discover that her team showed reflexivity; she knew this was an important characteristic in successful project teams.Is reflexivity a characteristic of successful teams?

Role conflict is defined as a situation in which an individual has certain attitudes and behaviour that are disagreeable.

A non-profit had established strong political correctness norms as part of its corporate social responsibility.They discovered that these strong norms actually increased group creativity.Why were staff members more easily able to express their creative ideas?

Using examples,define and describe roles,role expectations and role conflict.

According to research,the greater task identity that can come with teams will increase motivation.

Groups that work closely together toward a common objective and are accountable to one another are called teams.

A cross-functional faces challenges building trust among members; this occurs

The fourth stage of group development is norming.

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Perception, personality, and Emotions

Values, attitudes, and Diversity in the Workplace

Theories of Motivation

Motivation in Action

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Leadership

Decision Making, creativity, and Ethics

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change

Filters