Question 1

Which of the following statements related to fundamental factors affecting a group's cohesion is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The larger a group,the more cohesive it is likely to be. 
B) The more similar group members are,the more cohesive the group is likely to be. 
C) The more coaching group members receive,the less cohesive the group is likely to be. 
D) The less time a group has stayed together,the more cohesive a group is likely to be. 
A) The larger a group,the more cohesive it is likely to be. 
B) The more similar group members are,the more cohesive the group is likely to be. 
C) The more coaching group members receive,the less cohesive the group is likely to be. 
D) The less time a group has stayed together,the more cohesive a group is likely to be.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's study of punctuated equilibrium is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Most change in groups is characterized by periods of revolutionary chaos. 
B) All groups are able to readily adapt to new environments that arise due to change. 
C) The punctuated equilibrium model is cyclical in nature. 
D) Groups generally cycle through the Storming and Norming stages of group development. 
A) Most change in groups is characterized by periods of revolutionary chaos. 
B) All groups are able to readily adapt to new environments that arise due to change. 
C) The punctuated equilibrium model is cyclical in nature. 
D) Groups generally cycle through the Storming and Norming stages of group development.

Question 3

Hackman identified three major classes of tasks.List those classes and briefly describe them.

Accepted Answer

Production tasks are those involved with

Question 4

The norming stage in Tuckman's model of group evolution features

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty,with observant,conflict avoidant group members who are trying to achieve several goals at once. 
B) competent group members who work interdependently as part of a greater entity. 
C) chaos with group members exploring power and influence roles. 
D) high energy with group members committed to each other and the overall goal. 
A) uncertainty,with observant,conflict avoidant group members who are trying to achieve several goals at once. 
B) competent group members who work interdependently as part of a greater entity. 
C) chaos with group members exploring power and influence roles. 
D) high energy with group members committed to each other and the overall goal.

Question 5

Describe the three general categories of work team roles and give an example of each.Describe the nature of each example role given.

Accepted Answer

The three categories of team roles are:

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding Pret a Manger's unique hiring practices?

Accepted Answer

A) All applications are reviewed by a team of frontline employees. 
B) Applicants who pass an initial selection step are brought in for a shift to work side-by-side with current employees,who get to vote on whether that person gets hired. 
C) Pret a Manger only promotes from within. 
D) Interviews are conducted by a team of Pret a Manger employees. 
A) All applications are reviewed by a team of frontline employees. 
B) Applicants who pass an initial selection step are brought in for a shift to work side-by-side with current employees,who get to vote on whether that person gets hired. 
C) Pret a Manger only promotes from within. 
D) Interviews are conducted by a team of Pret a Manger employees.

Question 7

Which of these are ways to cultivate psychological safety for a team?

Accepted Answer

A) Establish peer support and role clarity 
B) Allow longer meetings 
C) Include a human resources representative in each meeting 
D) Only allow managers to speak 
A) Establish peer support and role clarity 
B) Allow longer meetings 
C) Include a human resources representative in each meeting 
D) Only allow managers to speak

Question 8

According to Gersick's punctuated equilibrium model,groups repeatedly cycle through which two stages?

Accepted Answer

A) storming and norming. 
B) forming and performing. 
C) forming and norming. 
D) storming and performing. 
A) storming and norming. 
B) forming and performing. 
C) forming and norming. 
D) storming and performing.

Question 9

Hank is part of a team doing engineering design on a new hybrid automobile.Hank's team has completed designing the vehicle.His team is now ready to hand off to another team who will be dealing with _____________ tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) development 
B) production 
C) idea generation 
D) problem 
A) development 
B) production 
C) idea generation 
D) problem

Question 10

The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's original model and can feature participant emotions ranging from victory to grief to insecurity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's...

Question 11

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding self-managed teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees on self-managed teams have higher job satisfaction. 
B) Self-managed teams have higher turnover. 
C) Self-managed teams lack direction. 
D) Employees on self-managed teams have higher skill variety. 
A) Employees on self-managed teams have higher job satisfaction. 
B) Self-managed teams have higher turnover. 
C) Self-managed teams lack direction. 
D) Employees on self-managed teams have higher skill variety.

Question 12

Group members establish ground rules and define operating procedures during the ___________ phase of Tuckman's model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Group members establish ground rules and define...

Question 13

One of the biggest complaints about college courses is often the requirement to work in groups.Many students are uncomfortable with group work because some of their colleagues do not fully participate in the assignments leaving individual members with extra work to do.What are some actions you can take the next time you are assigned to a group that will help prevent such social loafing in your group?

Accepted Answer

Carefully choose the number of people yo

Question 14

Which of the following is a factor most likely to impact a group's cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) size 
B) height 
C) industry 
D) past experience 
A) size 
B) height 
C) industry 
D) past experience

Question 15

Groupthink is the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort when working in a group context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are an) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two or more individuals who are associated...

Question 17

The ideal composition of a team should be determined based on

Accepted Answer

A) team member demographics. 
B) the nature of the team's goals. 
C) the size of the organization. 
D) all of the above. 
A) team member demographics. 
B) the nature of the team's goals. 
C) the size of the organization. 
D) all of the above.

Question 18

Research evidence exists to demonstrate that teams can reduce labor costs,increase product quality,and raise revenues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the second stage in Tuckman's four-stage map of group evolution?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

A ________ is a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve mutual goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a cohesive coalition of...

Which of the following statements related to fundamental factors affecting a group's cohesion is correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's study of punctuated equilibrium is correct?

Hackman identified three major classes of tasks.List those classes and briefly describe them.

The norming stage in Tuckman's model of group evolution features

Describe the three general categories of work team roles and give an example of each.Describe the nature of each example role given.

Which of the following is true regarding Pret a Manger's unique hiring practices?

Which of these are ways to cultivate psychological safety for a team?

According to Gersick's punctuated equilibrium model,groups repeatedly cycle through which two stages?

Hank is part of a team doing engineering design on a new hybrid automobile.Hank's team has completed designing the vehicle.His team is now ready to hand off to another team who will be dealing with _____________ tasks.

The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's original model and can feature participant emotions ranging from victory to grief to insecurity.

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding self-managed teams?

Group members establish ground rules and define operating procedures during the ___________ phase of Tuckman's model.

Which of the following is a factor most likely to impact a group's cohesion?

Groupthink is the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort when working in a group context.

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are an) ____________________.

The ideal composition of a team should be determined based on

Research evidence exists to demonstrate that teams can reduce labor costs,increase product quality,and raise revenues.

What is the second stage in Tuckman's four-stage map of group evolution?

A ________ is a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve mutual goals.

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Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

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Exam 9: Managing Groups and Teams

Which of the following statements related to fundamental factors affecting a group's cohesion is correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's study of punctuated equilibrium is correct?

Hackman identified three major classes of tasks.List those classes and briefly describe them.

The norming stage in Tuckman's model of group evolution features

Describe the three general categories of work team roles and give an example of each.Describe the nature of each example role given.

Which of the following is true regarding Pret a Manger's unique hiring practices?

Which of these are ways to cultivate psychological safety for a team?

According to Gersick's punctuated equilibrium model,groups repeatedly cycle through which two stages?

Hank is part of a team doing engineering design on a new hybrid automobile.Hank's team has completed designing the vehicle.His team is now ready to hand off to another team who will be dealing with _____________ tasks.

The _________ stage was added to Tuckman's original model and can feature participant emotions ranging from victory to grief to insecurity.

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding self-managed teams?

Group members establish ground rules and define operating procedures during the ___________ phase of Tuckman's model.

Which of the following is a factor most likely to impact a group's cohesion?

Groupthink is the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort when working in a group context.

Two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization are an) ____________________.

The ideal composition of a team should be determined based on

Research evidence exists to demonstrate that teams can reduce labor costs,increase product quality,and raise revenues.

What is the second stage in Tuckman's four-stage map of group evolution?

A ________ is a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve mutual goals.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters