Question 1

A group typically has a mentality of "what's in it for me."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To enhance the effectiveness of an SMT, top management should:

Accepted Answer

A)  allow time after training for the team members to bond with one another and form team skills. 
B)  ensure that the organization has the necessary resources to commit to this kind of change in time, money, and people. 
C)  pay close attention to team design decisions. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  allow time after training for the team members to bond with one another and form team skills. 
B)  ensure that the organization has the necessary resources to commit to this kind of change in time, money, and people. 
C)  pay close attention to team design decisions. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding virtual teams is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A virtual team is one whose members are geographically dispersed, requiring them to work together through electronic means with minimal face-to-face interaction. 
B)  Virtual teams can present significant collaboration, communication, and leadership challenges. 
C)  Virtual teams are difficult to organize along cross-functional lines. 
D)  An increasing number of organizations are using virtual teams. 
A)  A virtual team is one whose members are geographically dispersed, requiring them to work together through electronic means with minimal face-to-face interaction. 
B)  Virtual teams can present significant collaboration, communication, and leadership challenges. 
C)  Virtual teams are difficult to organize along cross-functional lines. 
D)  An increasing number of organizations are using virtual teams.

Question 4

The three parts of a meeting are determining participants, identifying objectives, and covering agenda items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the prescriptions for success in using the leader-centered decision-making model is that the leader should:

Accepted Answer

A)  discourage members from expressing their feelings. 
B)  relinquish control to the team and allow it to make the final choice in all appropriate kinds of decisions. 
C)  listen attentively and observe nonverbal cues to be aware of member needs, feelings, interactions, and conflict. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  discourage members from expressing their feelings. 
B)  relinquish control to the team and allow it to make the final choice in all appropriate kinds of decisions. 
C)  listen attentively and observe nonverbal cues to be aware of member needs, feelings, interactions, and conflict. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 6

Team structure refers to interrelations that determine the assignment of tasks, responsibilities, and authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Have you worked in a team in which former managers have been reassigned to function simply as members of the team? What was your experience with the behavior and attitude of these former managers in their new role as team members?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have worked in a team where forme

Question 8

Recall a team you have worked with that you would characterize as effective. What role(s) did your leader and/or organization play in making the team effective?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recall a team you have worked with...

Question 9

____ teams are relatively autonomous teams whose members share or rotate leadership responsibilities and hold themselves mutually responsible for a set of performance goals assigned by higher management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Cross-functional 
C)  Virtual 
D)  Self-managed 
A)  Functional 
B)  Cross-functional 
C)  Virtual 
D)  Self-managed

Question 10

The ____ during meetings may be preoccupied with other issues, not pay attention or participate in the group meeting, or feel superior and wonder why the group is spending so much time on the obvious.

Accepted Answer

A)  talker 
B)  wanderer 
C)  bored person 
D)  arguer 
A)  talker 
B)  wanderer 
C)  bored person 
D)  arguer

Question 11

In a self-managed team:

Accepted Answer

A)  a leader provides the team with direction and maintains control over work-related issues. 
B)  individual accountability is a significant responsibility. 
C)  members develop specialized skills. 
D)  members take responsibility for outlining how they will achieve the team's objectives. 
A)  a leader provides the team with direction and maintains control over work-related issues. 
B)  individual accountability is a significant responsibility. 
C)  members develop specialized skills. 
D)  members take responsibility for outlining how they will achieve the team's objectives.

Question 12

Creativity is usually thought of as a characteristic of individuals, but are some teams more creative than others?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Teams with managers who employ stra

Question 13

The team leader's role in creating an effective team is to identify and build the team's weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One of the responsibilities of global virtual team leaders includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  building trust-based relationships. 
B)  maximizing financial rewards. 
C)  watching out for improper or dangerous levels of cohesiveness. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  building trust-based relationships. 
B)  maximizing financial rewards. 
C)  watching out for improper or dangerous levels of cohesiveness. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 15

During meetings, the team leader should focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  group structure. 
B)  group process. 
C)  group development. 
D)  group effectiveness. 
A)  group structure. 
B)  group process. 
C)  group development. 
D)  group effectiveness.

Question 16

Research on the size of teams has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the more diverse and large a team is, the more likely that it will be effective. 
B)  the more diverse a team is, the more successfully it can increase in size. 
C)  small teams, typically under 12 people, are generally more effective than larger teams. 
D)  none of the answers are correct 
A)  the more diverse and large a team is, the more likely that it will be effective. 
B)  the more diverse a team is, the more successfully it can increase in size. 
C)  small teams, typically under 12 people, are generally more effective than larger teams. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 17

____ involves the creative cooperation of people working together to achieve something beyond the capacities of individuals working alone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergy 
B)  Teamwork 
C)  Groupthink 
D)  Team effectiveness 
A)  Synergy 
B)  Teamwork 
C)  Groupthink 
D)  Team effectiveness

Question 18

In distributed leadership, different self-managed team members assume different leadership roles as circumstances and task requirements warrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The three parts of conducting effective meetings include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying objectives. 
B)  covering agenda items. 
C)  summarizing and review assignments. 
D)  reading the minutes. 
A)  identifying objectives. 
B)  covering agenda items. 
C)  summarizing and review assignments. 
D)  reading the minutes.

Question 20

Creativity is usually thought of as a characteristic of individuals, but are some teams more creative than others?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Teams with managers who employ stra

A group typically has a mentality of "what's in it for me."

To enhance the effectiveness of an SMT, top management should:

Which of the following statements regarding virtual teams is NOT true?

The three parts of a meeting are determining participants, identifying objectives, and covering agenda items.

One of the prescriptions for success in using the leader-centered decision-making model is that the leader should:

Team structure refers to interrelations that determine the assignment of tasks, responsibilities, and authority.

Have you worked in a team in which former managers have been reassigned to function simply as members of the team? What was your experience with the behavior and attitude of these former managers in their new role as team members?

Recall a team you have worked with that you would characterize as effective. What role(s) did your leader and/or organization play in making the team effective?

____ teams are relatively autonomous teams whose members share or rotate leadership responsibilities and hold themselves mutually responsible for a set of performance goals assigned by higher management.

The ____ during meetings may be preoccupied with other issues, not pay attention or participate in the group meeting, or feel superior and wonder why the group is spending so much time on the obvious.

In a self-managed team:

Creativity is usually thought of as a characteristic of individuals, but are some teams more creative than others?

The team leader's role in creating an effective team is to identify and build the team's weaknesses.

One of the responsibilities of global virtual team leaders includes:

During meetings, the team leader should focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

Research on the size of teams has shown that:

____ involves the creative cooperation of people working together to achieve something beyond the capacities of individuals working alone.

In distributed leadership, different self-managed team members assume different leadership roles as circumstances and task requirements warrant.

The three parts of conducting effective meetings include all of the following EXCEPT:

Creativity is usually thought of as a characteristic of individuals, but are some teams more creative than others?

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Exam 8: Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

A group typically has a mentality of "what's in it for me."

To enhance the effectiveness of an SMT, top management should:

Which of the following statements regarding virtual teams is NOT true?

The three parts of a meeting are determining participants, identifying objectives, and covering agenda items.

One of the prescriptions for success in using the leader-centered decision-making model is that the leader should:

Team structure refers to interrelations that determine the assignment of tasks, responsibilities, and authority.

Have you worked in a team in which former managers have been reassigned to function simply as members of the team? What was your experience with the behavior and attitude of these former managers in their new role as team members?

Recall a team you have worked with that you would characterize as effective. What role(s) did your leader and/or organization play in making the team effective?

____ teams are relatively autonomous teams whose members share or rotate leadership responsibilities and hold themselves mutually responsible for a set of performance goals assigned by higher management.

The ____ during meetings may be preoccupied with other issues, not pay attention or participate in the group meeting, or feel superior and wonder why the group is spending so much time on the obvious.

In a self-managed team:

Creativity is usually thought of as a characteristic of individuals, but are some teams more creative than others?

The team leader's role in creating an effective team is to identify and build the team's weaknesses.

One of the responsibilities of global virtual team leaders includes:

During meetings, the team leader should focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

Research on the size of teams has shown that:

____ involves the creative cooperation of people working together to achieve something beyond the capacities of individuals working alone.

In distributed leadership, different self-managed team members assume different leadership roles as circumstances and task requirements warrant.

The three parts of conducting effective meetings include all of the following EXCEPT:

Creativity is usually thought of as a characteristic of individuals, but are some teams more creative than others?

Who Is a Leader?

Who Is a Leader?

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Followership and Leader-Member Exchange

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

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