Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of teamwork?

Accepted Answer

A)  being a member of a team makes it possible to satisfy more needs than if one worked alone. 
B)  major errors are likely to be avoided. 
C)  a work environment is created that encourages people to become self-motivated, empowered, and satisfied with their jobs. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  being a member of a team makes it possible to satisfy more needs than if one worked alone. 
B)  major errors are likely to be avoided. 
C)  a work environment is created that encourages people to become self-motivated, empowered, and satisfied with their jobs. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 2

The team member role in a SMT is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  interchangeable 
B)  fixed 
C)  specialized 
D)  flexible 
A)  interchangeable 
B)  fixed 
C)  specialized 
D)  flexible

Question 3

The terms "team" and "group" are used interchangeably because both require member interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A team charter is a document developed by management to specify the rules by which the team will be governed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the disadvantages of cross-functional teams is the lack of coordination and the many problems that can occur when people from different functions come together to work on a project at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Using your own experience, or asking someone who has been part of an SMT, describe some of the self-managing activities of the team that made it a truly self-managing team as opposed to a traditional team.

Accepted Answer

For a self-managed team to flourish, the

Question 7

List the advantages and disadvantages of working in teams.

Accepted Answer

Advantages: In a team situation it is po

Question 8

Norms get formed through:

Accepted Answer

A)  critical events. 
B)  symbols. 
C)  both critical events and symbols. 
D)  neither critical events nor symbols. 
A)  critical events. 
B)  symbols. 
C)  both critical events and symbols. 
D)  neither critical events nor symbols.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The structure of the functional team is generally more hierarchical. 
B)  One of the drawbacks of using functional teams is that workers suffer from boredom due to the repetitive nature of their jobs. 
C)  There is no one best leadership style to use in all functional teams. 
D)  The use of functional teams has increased over the years. 
A)  The structure of the functional team is generally more hierarchical. 
B)  One of the drawbacks of using functional teams is that workers suffer from boredom due to the repetitive nature of their jobs. 
C)  There is no one best leadership style to use in all functional teams. 
D)  The use of functional teams has increased over the years.

Question 10

Being a member of a team rarely makes it possible to satisfy more needs than if one worked alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Virtual teams can be organized along functional or cross-functional lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is team-centered leadership, and how does it differ from the leader-centered approach?

Accepted Answer

The team-centered approach empowers team

Question 13

Team cohesion is increased when members agree on a common purpose and direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you have been part of an SMT, describe the benefits that you derived from being part of the team. Be specific, matching your description to the list in Exhibit 8.6.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you have been part of an...

Question 15

John is a member of a team whose members are dispersed throughout the country and gets most of its work done using e-mail and videoconferencing. John's team type is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  cross-functional 
C)  virtual 
D)  self-managed 
A)  functional 
B)  cross-functional 
C)  virtual 
D)  self-managed

Question 16

Recall any experience you have had or currently have, working with individuals from different disciplines or technical specialties from yours. How did you get along with these individuals? Describe the positives and negatives of your experience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recall any experience you have had or...

Question 17

Some performance outcomes that have been used to evaluate team effectiveness are innovation, efficiency, quality, and employee satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Directive leadership is typically the one best leadership style to use in all functional teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Advocates of the self-managed team believe that autonomy through shared control over critical task-related decisions allow the team to perform better than conventional teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements describes a team vs. a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  A group implies a sense of collective responsibility. 
B)  A team focuses on individual performance and goals. 
C)  A team implies a sense of shared mission. 
D)  A team tends to have shared responsibilities. 
E)  C and d 
A)  A group implies a sense of collective responsibility. 
B)  A team focuses on individual performance and goals. 
C)  A team implies a sense of shared mission. 
D)  A team tends to have shared responsibilities. 
E)  C and d

Which of the following is an advantage of teamwork?

The team member role in a SMT is ____.

The terms "team" and "group" are used interchangeably because both require member interdependence.

A team charter is a document developed by management to specify the rules by which the team will be governed.

One of the disadvantages of cross-functional teams is the lack of coordination and the many problems that can occur when people from different functions come together to work on a project at the same time.

Using your own experience, or asking someone who has been part of an SMT, describe some of the self-managing activities of the team that made it a truly self-managing team as opposed to a traditional team.

List the advantages and disadvantages of working in teams.

Norms get formed through:

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

Being a member of a team rarely makes it possible to satisfy more needs than if one worked alone.

Virtual teams can be organized along functional or cross-functional lines.

What is team-centered leadership, and how does it differ from the leader-centered approach?

Team cohesion is increased when members agree on a common purpose and direction.

If you have been part of an SMT, describe the benefits that you derived from being part of the team. Be specific, matching your description to the list in Exhibit 8.6.

John is a member of a team whose members are dispersed throughout the country and gets most of its work done using e-mail and videoconferencing. John's team type is which of the following?

Recall any experience you have had or currently have, working with individuals from different disciplines or technical specialties from yours. How did you get along with these individuals? Describe the positives and negatives of your experience.

Some performance outcomes that have been used to evaluate team effectiveness are innovation, efficiency, quality, and employee satisfaction.

Directive leadership is typically the one best leadership style to use in all functional teams.

Advocates of the self-managed team believe that autonomy through shared control over critical task-related decisions allow the team to perform better than conventional teams.

Which of the following statements describes a team vs. a group?

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Exam 8: Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Which of the following is an advantage of teamwork?

The team member role in a SMT is ____.

The terms "team" and "group" are used interchangeably because both require member interdependence.

A team charter is a document developed by management to specify the rules by which the team will be governed.

One of the disadvantages of cross-functional teams is the lack of coordination and the many problems that can occur when people from different functions come together to work on a project at the same time.

Using your own experience, or asking someone who has been part of an SMT, describe some of the self-managing activities of the team that made it a truly self-managing team as opposed to a traditional team.

List the advantages and disadvantages of working in teams.

Norms get formed through:

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

Being a member of a team rarely makes it possible to satisfy more needs than if one worked alone.

Virtual teams can be organized along functional or cross-functional lines.

What is team-centered leadership, and how does it differ from the leader-centered approach?

Team cohesion is increased when members agree on a common purpose and direction.

If you have been part of an SMT, describe the benefits that you derived from being part of the team. Be specific, matching your description to the list in Exhibit 8.6.

John is a member of a team whose members are dispersed throughout the country and gets most of its work done using e-mail and videoconferencing. John's team type is which of the following?

Recall any experience you have had or currently have, working with individuals from different disciplines or technical specialties from yours. How did you get along with these individuals? Describe the positives and negatives of your experience.

Some performance outcomes that have been used to evaluate team effectiveness are innovation, efficiency, quality, and employee satisfaction.

Directive leadership is typically the one best leadership style to use in all functional teams.

Advocates of the self-managed team believe that autonomy through shared control over critical task-related decisions allow the team to perform better than conventional teams.

Which of the following statements describes a team vs. a group?

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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