Question 1

Effective teams contain a small number of people with complementary skills who are equally committed to a common purpose,goals,and working approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Cohesiveness is important because it's been found to be related to the group's:

Accepted Answer

A)  identity.
B)  relations.
C)  purpose.
D)  communication.
E)  productivity. E

Question 3

A group is defined as two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who came together to achieve particular objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Groups which are natural formations that appear in the work environment in response to the need for social contact are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  public relations groups.
B)  informal groups.
C)  task force groups.
D)  formal groups.

Question 5

For individuals with a high power need,groups can be a vehicle for:

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment.
B)  communications.
C)  promotion.
D)  fulfillment.
E)  direct access.

Question 6

The degree to which members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group is known as cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The best way to describe a pseudo team is "going in the right direction but not there yet."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Work groups typically provide their members with all of the following EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A)  explicit cues on how to work.
B)  when it's acceptable to goof off.
C)  when to look busy.
D)  when to request leaves and absences.
E)  what level of output to have.

Question 9

One of the appealing aspects of groups is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  they represent power.
B)  they represent unity.
C)  they represent groups.
D)  they represent organization.
E)  they represent representation.

Question 10

A product of negative synergy is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  common approach.
B)  norm team.
C)  technical expertise.
D)  a pseudo team.
E)  interpersonal skill.

Question 11

Supervisors can do a number of things to overcome the obstacles in creating teams and help teams to reach their full potential EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A)  create a clear purpose and goals.
B)  shirking of responsibilities.
C)  encourage small wins.
D)  build mutual trust.
E)  appraise both group and individual performance.

Question 12

Norms dictate these things on the job EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of socializing allowed on the job.
B)  promptness or tardiness.
C)  absenteeism rates.
D)  output levels.
E)  honesty.

Question 13

A unit with a set of common characteristics that lead to consistently high performance is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a potential team.
B)  a real team.
C)  a pseudo team.
D)  a working group.

Question 14

Groups and teams are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Usually teams out perform individuals when the tasks being,performed require multiple skills,judgement,and experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Going in the right direction but not there yet" is the best way to describe:

Accepted Answer

A)  a real team.
B)  a team.
C)  a working group.
D)  a potential team.

Question 17

When a team has a meaningful purpose that all members aspire to is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  dream.
B)  plan.
C)  goal.
D)  vision.
E)  task.

Question 18

Emergent leaders have influence over all organizational group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Informal groups often:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop as a means of stressed employees to share their frustrations and let off steam.
B)  develop as a means of stressed employees to share a vision.
C)  develop as a means of stressed employees to organize a union.
D)  develop as a means of stressed employees to share their working hours.

Question 20

Formal groups are work groups established outside the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Developing Groups

Effective teams contain a small number of people with complementary skills who are equally committed to a common purpose,goals,and working approach.

Cohesiveness is important because it's been found to be related to the group's:

A group is defined as two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who came together to achieve particular objectives.

Groups which are natural formations that appear in the work environment in response to the need for social contact are called:

For individuals with a high power need,groups can be a vehicle for:

The degree to which members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group is known as cohesiveness.

The best way to describe a pseudo team is "going in the right direction but not there yet."

Work groups typically provide their members with all of the following EXCEPT FOR:

One of the appealing aspects of groups is that:

A product of negative synergy is known as:

Supervisors can do a number of things to overcome the obstacles in creating teams and help teams to reach their full potential EXCEPT FOR:

Norms dictate these things on the job EXCEPT:

A unit with a set of common characteristics that lead to consistently high performance is known as:

Groups and teams are the same thing.

Usually teams out perform individuals when the tasks being,performed require multiple skills,judgement,and experience.

"Going in the right direction but not there yet" is the best way to describe:

When a team has a meaningful purpose that all members aspire to is known as:

Emergent leaders have influence over all organizational group members.

Informal groups often:

Formal groups are work groups established outside the organization.