Question 1

What is the ideal size of work teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three 
B)  Five 
C)  Twelve 
D)  Fifteen 
E)  Twenty-three 
A)  Three 
B)  Five 
C)  Twelve 
D)  Fifteen 
E)  Twenty-three

Question 2

Fred, a software engineer, is in charge of scrutinizing electronic communication patterns as part of his role within a virtual team at work. Fred's role fulfills which virtual team practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using technology to build relationships 
B)  Shaping culture through technology 
C)  Monitoring progress and rewards 
D)  Administering rewards 
E)  Using global teams to develop technology 
A)  Using technology to build relationships 
B)  Shaping culture through technology 
C)  Monitoring progress and rewards 
D)  Administering rewards 
E)  Using global teams to develop technology

Question 3

Sally is a member of a work team at Beauty-R-Us Corporation. She often proposes new solutions to team problems. This is an example of which task specialist role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harmonize 
B)  Seek information 
C)  Initiation 
D)  Reduce tension 
E)  Compromise 
A)  Harmonize 
B)  Seek information 
C)  Initiation 
D)  Reduce tension 
E)  Compromise

Question 4

The four common ways in which norms develop for controlling and directing behavior are critical events, primacy, carryover behaviors, and implicit statements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ________style to handle conflict involves a low degree of assertiveness and a low degree of cooperation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________style to handle conflict involves a...

Question 6

Scenario - Malcolm Bagget

Malcolm Bagget has been working as a production employee for the last three years. His firm is currently undergoing a change in structure with a new management group and the production department is being restructured. Each production employee will be assigned to a small six-member production team. Malcolm is looking forward to the extensive cross training that has been promised and is looking forward to enjoying more power and discretion than he has had in the past. In addition to skill training, Malcolm is receiving management training in team building.
-When Malcolm's team encounters the establishment of order and cohesion with the leader helping to clarify team roles and values, then his team is in the developmental stage of team development of________ .

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

During the________ stage of team development, conflict is resolved, and team harmony and unity emerge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the________ stage of team development, conflict...

Question 8

Research studies have confirmed that both functional diversity and gender diversity can have a positive impact on work team performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Once some teams have evolved to the______stage of team development, task performance is no longer the top priority.

Accepted Answer

A)  performing 
B)  storming 
C)  adjourning 
D)  norming 
E)  achieving 
A)  performing 
B)  storming 
C)  adjourning 
D)  norming 
E)  achieving

Question 10

In the context of work team effectiveness, ______pertains to the team's ability to meet the personal needs of its members.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohesiveness 
B)  satisfaction 
C)  commitment 
D)  leadership 
E)  norms 
A)  cohesiveness 
B)  satisfaction 
C)  commitment 
D)  leadership 
E)  norms

Question 11

Productive output pertains to the team's ability to meet the personal needs of its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following behaviors is consistent with the socioemotional role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce tension 
B)  Give opinions 
C)  Seek information 
D)  Summarize 
E)  Energize 
A)  Reduce tension 
B)  Give opinions 
C)  Seek information 
D)  Summarize 
E)  Energize

Question 13

______is the extent to which team members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Norming 
B)  Commitment 
C)  Caring 
D)  Cohesiveness 
E)  Leadership. 
A)  Norming 
B)  Commitment 
C)  Caring 
D)  Cohesiveness 
E)  Leadership.

Question 14

________can present enormous challenges for team leaders, who have to bridge gaps of time, distance, and culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________can present enormous challenges for team leaders,...

Question 15

List the five behaviors associated with the task specialist role.

Accepted Answer

The five behaviors are 1) init

Question 16

Two common behaviors of the socioemotional role are energizing and encouraging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During the norming stage of team development, individual personalities emerge causing conflict and disagreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Self-managed teams consist of 5 to 20 ______workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  union 
B)  non-union 
C)  multiskilled 
D)  low wage 
E)  all of these 
A)  union 
B)  non-union 
C)  multiskilled 
D)  low wage 
E)  all of these

Question 19

Satisficing is a team's ability to meet personal needs of its members and hence maintain their membership and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During the______ stage of team development, the major emphasis is on task accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

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

What is the ideal size of work teams?

Fred, a software engineer, is in charge of scrutinizing electronic communication patterns as part of his role within a virtual team at work. Fred's role fulfills which virtual team practice?

Sally is a member of a work team at Beauty-R-Us Corporation. She often proposes new solutions to team problems. This is an example of which task specialist role?

The four common ways in which norms develop for controlling and directing behavior are critical events, primacy, carryover behaviors, and implicit statements.

The ________style to handle conflict involves a low degree of assertiveness and a low degree of cooperation.

During the________ stage of team development, conflict is resolved, and team harmony and unity emerge.

Research studies have confirmed that both functional diversity and gender diversity can have a positive impact on work team performance.

Once some teams have evolved to the______stage of team development, task performance is no longer the top priority.

In the context of work team effectiveness, ______pertains to the team's ability to meet the personal needs of its members.

Productive output pertains to the team's ability to meet the personal needs of its members.

Which of the following behaviors is consistent with the socioemotional role?

______is the extent to which team members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it.

________can present enormous challenges for team leaders, who have to bridge gaps of time, distance, and culture.

List the five behaviors associated with the task specialist role.

Two common behaviors of the socioemotional role are energizing and encouraging.

During the norming stage of team development, individual personalities emerge causing conflict and disagreements.

Self-managed teams consist of 5 to 20 ______workers.

Satisficing is a team's ability to meet personal needs of its members and hence maintain their membership and commitment.

During the______ stage of team development, the major emphasis is on task accomplishment.

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Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

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Exam 14: Leading Teams

What is the ideal size of work teams?

Fred, a software engineer, is in charge of scrutinizing electronic communication patterns as part of his role within a virtual team at work. Fred's role fulfills which virtual team practice?

Sally is a member of a work team at Beauty-R-Us Corporation. She often proposes new solutions to team problems. This is an example of which task specialist role?

The four common ways in which norms develop for controlling and directing behavior are critical events, primacy, carryover behaviors, and implicit statements.

The ________style to handle conflict involves a low degree of assertiveness and a low degree of cooperation.

During the________ stage of team development, conflict is resolved, and team harmony and unity emerge.

Research studies have confirmed that both functional diversity and gender diversity can have a positive impact on work team performance.

Once some teams have evolved to the______stage of team development, task performance is no longer the top priority.

In the context of work team effectiveness, ______pertains to the team's ability to meet the personal needs of its members.

Productive output pertains to the team's ability to meet the personal needs of its members.

Which of the following behaviors is consistent with the socioemotional role?

______is the extent to which team members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it.

________can present enormous challenges for team leaders, who have to bridge gaps of time, distance, and culture.

List the five behaviors associated with the task specialist role.

Two common behaviors of the socioemotional role are energizing and encouraging.

During the norming stage of team development, individual personalities emerge causing conflict and disagreements.

Self-managed teams consist of 5 to 20 ______workers.

Satisficing is a team's ability to meet personal needs of its members and hence maintain their membership and commitment.

During the______ stage of team development, the major emphasis is on task accomplishment.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters