Question 1

In the context of groups and work teams, work teams emphasize:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​individual leadership.
B)  ​personal accountability.
C)  ​exclusive work products.
D)  ​shared leadership. D

Question 2

The task of seeking information involves asking for ideas, suggestions, information, or facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of work teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They emphasize personal accountability.
B)  ​They only work face-to-face.
C)  ​They do not put aside individual interests in favor of unity.
D)  ​They emphasize collective work products. D

Question 4

Communication gatekeepers within a group ensure balanced contributions from all members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the context of diversity, a challenger is a team member who:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is the devil's advocate who questions everything from the group's mission, purpose, and methods to its ethics.
B)  ​listens well, facilitates the group's process, and humanizes the collective effort.
C)  ​sees the big picture and is constantly focused on the mission and urges other members to join efforts for mission accomplishment.
D)  ​is data driven, supplies necessary information, and adheres to high performance standards.

Question 6

All groups are work teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the context of factors that influence group effectiveness, _____ is often thought of in an individual context rather than a team context.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​structure
B)  ​cohesion
C)  ​creativity
D)  ​dissimilarity

Question 8

In the context of empowerment skills, the most critical _____ include negotiating skills, especially with allies, opponents, and adversaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​process skills
B)  ​competence skills
C)  ​cooperative teamwork skills
D)  ​communication skills

Question 9

_____ include the ability to enjoy competition, play fair, and be a good winner or loser; and to have access to information for monitoring where the team and members are in the competition.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Positive competitive teamwork skills
B)  ​Competence skills
C)  ​Competition skills
D)  ​Cooperative teamwork skills

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of self-managed teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They have a flat structure due to low power distance among them.
B)  ​They have few members and simple functions that do not require supervision.
C)  ​They have a positive impact on employee attitudes.
D)  ​They create a real drag on the group's efforts and achievements.

Question 11

In the context of diversity, the effect of _____ within a team is often studied in relation to social identity theory and self-categorization theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​creativity
B)  ​structure
C)  ​cohesion
D)  ​dissimilarity

Question 12

In the context of social benefits to individuals, _____ is closeness achieved through tasks and activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​integrated involvement
B)  ​emotional satisfaction
C)  ​self-actualization
D)  ​psychological intimacy

Question 13

Team members might exercise care in timing the insertion of their novel ideas into the team process so as to maximize the positive impact and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Psychological intimacy is closeness achieved through tasks and activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They emphasize personal accountability.
B)  ​They only work face-to-face.
C)  ​They include decisions about who is in charge.
D)  ​They emphasize collective work products.

Question 16

Diversity within a group may increase the uncertainty, complexity, and inherent confusion in group processes, making it more difficult for the group to achieve its full productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the group development model proposed by Warren Bennis and Herbert Shepard, which of the following issues does a group address?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Interpersonal issues, task issues, and authority issues
B)  ​Cultural issues, moral issues, and growth issues
C)  ​Inequity issues, self-actualization issues, and psychological issues
D)  ​Financial issues, social issues, and efficiency issues

Question 18

Failure to achieve psychological intimacy may result in social isolation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify and briefly discuss the four distinguishing characteristics of a mature (well-functioning)group.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Whereas psychological intimacy is based more in behavior and activity, integrated involvement is based in emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Work Teams and Groups

In the context of groups and work teams, work teams emphasize:​

The task of seeking information involves asking for ideas, suggestions, information, or facts.

Which of the following statements is true of work teams?

Communication gatekeepers within a group ensure balanced contributions from all members.

In the context of diversity, a challenger is a team member who:

All groups are work teams.

In the context of factors that influence group effectiveness, _____ is often thought of in an individual context rather than a team context.

In the context of empowerment skills, the most critical _____ include negotiating skills, especially with allies, opponents, and adversaries.

_____ include the ability to enjoy competition, play fair, and be a good winner or loser; and to have access to information for monitoring where the team and members are in the competition.

Which of the following statements is true of self-managed teams?

In the context of diversity, the effect of _____ within a team is often studied in relation to social identity theory and self-categorization theory.

In the context of social benefits to individuals, _____ is closeness achieved through tasks and activities.

Team members might exercise care in timing the insertion of their novel ideas into the team process so as to maximize the positive impact and benefits.

Psychological intimacy is closeness achieved through tasks and activities.

Which of the following statements is true of groups?

Diversity within a group may increase the uncertainty, complexity, and inherent confusion in group processes, making it more difficult for the group to achieve its full productivity.

According to the group development model proposed by Warren Bennis and Herbert Shepard, which of the following issues does a group address?​

Failure to achieve psychological intimacy may result in social isolation.

Identify and briefly discuss the four distinguishing characteristics of a mature (well-functioning)group.

Whereas psychological intimacy is based more in behavior and activity, integrated involvement is based in emotion.

In the context of groups and work teams, work teams emphasize:

According to the group development model proposed by Warren Bennis and Herbert Shepard, which of the following issues does a group address?