Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of self-managed teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sense of belonging and ownership in one's work 
B)  a decreased likelihood of social loafing and groupthink 
C)  greater employee participation 
D)  reduced operational costs because of reductions in managerial ranks and greater efficiencies 
A)  a sense of belonging and ownership in one's work 
B)  a decreased likelihood of social loafing and groupthink 
C)  greater employee participation 
D)  reduced operational costs because of reductions in managerial ranks and greater efficiencies

Question 2

What is groupthink, and under what conditions is it more likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is when members of a cohesive

Question 3

Social loafing is likely to result when:

Accepted Answer

A)  teams are extremely cohesive. 
B)  individual effort is not recognized and assessed. 
C)  there is a lack of motivation within the team. 
D)  individual-level performance appraisal occurs. 
A)  teams are extremely cohesive. 
B)  individual effort is not recognized and assessed. 
C)  there is a lack of motivation within the team. 
D)  individual-level performance appraisal occurs.

Question 4

According to the team-centered decision-making model, the role of the leader should be to serve as a consultant, advisor, teacher, and facilitator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe top management's and the team leader's roles in fostering creativity. For each, list activities they should undertake to promote creativity.

Accepted Answer

Top management's role in encouraging cre

Question 6

One of the guidelines for making self-managed teams more effective include:

Accepted Answer

A)  guarding against too many resources going toward non-team efforts. 
B)  buying and implementing sufficient technology to allow virtual teaming when necessary. 
C)  adopting a matrix structure throughout the organization. 
D)  creating a sense of empowerment so that SMTs take ownership of what they are doing and how they are going to do it. 
A)  guarding against too many resources going toward non-team efforts. 
B)  buying and implementing sufficient technology to allow virtual teaming when necessary. 
C)  adopting a matrix structure throughout the organization. 
D)  creating a sense of empowerment so that SMTs take ownership of what they are doing and how they are going to do it.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding team diversity is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A disadvantage of team diversity is the increased likelihood of groupthink. 
B)  Team diversity brings diverse points of view to bear on problems. 
C)  Teams that do not manage diversity well have a good chance for intrateam conflicts. 
D)  Not all diverse teams perform well. 
A)  A disadvantage of team diversity is the increased likelihood of groupthink. 
B)  Team diversity brings diverse points of view to bear on problems. 
C)  Teams that do not manage diversity well have a good chance for intrateam conflicts. 
D)  Not all diverse teams perform well.

Question 8

Social loafing and groupthink are not likely to occur in self-managed teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The team leader must model the behavior that he or she desires from the team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding team norms is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norms determine what behavior is acceptable and unacceptable. 
B)  Norms are typically developed after a team has been together for awhile. 
C)  Norms influence how a team's members perceive and interact with one another, approach decisions, and solve problems. 
D)  Norms often emerge out of critical events in the team's history and way(s) in which team members respond. 
A)  Norms determine what behavior is acceptable and unacceptable. 
B)  Norms are typically developed after a team has been together for awhile. 
C)  Norms influence how a team's members perceive and interact with one another, approach decisions, and solve problems. 
D)  Norms often emerge out of critical events in the team's history and way(s) in which team members respond.

Question 11

The nature of self-managed teams is one of individual empowerment and accountability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe which of the facilitator's team building activities (see Exhibit 8.7) your SMT or other type of team facilitator employed in leading the team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe which of the facilitator's team building...

Question 13

Because your team is more concerned about objectively appraising different courses of action and less concerned about getting unanimous agreement, it is experiencing groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Think of a past or present job. Based on your knowledge of the distinction between a group and a team, would you say you were part of a team or a group? Explain.

Accepted Answer

I was part of a team in my previous job.

Question 15

The leader-centered decision-making model is preferred when unpopular decisions need to be made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain the differences between traditional and self-managed teams.

Accepted Answer

Self-managed teams differ from tradition

Question 17

The self-managed team ____ is the external leader of a self-managed team, whose job is to create optimal working conditions so team members take on responsibilities to work productively and solve complex problems on their own.

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitator 
B)  leader 
C)  champion 
D)  director 
A)  facilitator 
B)  leader 
C)  champion 
D)  director

Question 18

In your group Jordan is usually a very active member, but in today's meeting she is sitting back quietly while the other members are doing all the discussing and volunteering for assignments. Today, Jordan can be described as which of the following group member problem types?

Accepted Answer

A)  silent 
B)  talker 
C)  wanderer 
D)  bored 
E)  arguer 
A)  silent 
B)  talker 
C)  wanderer 
D)  bored 
E)  arguer

Question 19

Problems in SMTs may arise because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  unfamiliarity with the new structure. 
B)  unfamiliarity with new routines. 
C)  adjusting to team responsibilities. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  unfamiliarity with the new structure. 
B)  unfamiliarity with new routines. 
C)  adjusting to team responsibilities. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 20

Outline the three parts of conducting effective meetings.

Accepted Answer

Each meeting should cover the following:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of self-managed teams?

What is groupthink, and under what conditions is it more likely to occur?

Social loafing is likely to result when:

According to the team-centered decision-making model, the role of the leader should be to serve as a consultant, advisor, teacher, and facilitator.

Describe top management's and the team leader's roles in fostering creativity. For each, list activities they should undertake to promote creativity.

One of the guidelines for making self-managed teams more effective include:

Which of the following statements regarding team diversity is NOT true?

Social loafing and groupthink are not likely to occur in self-managed teams.

The team leader must model the behavior that he or she desires from the team.

Which of the following statements regarding team norms is NOT true?

The nature of self-managed teams is one of individual empowerment and accountability.

Describe which of the facilitator's team building activities (see Exhibit 8.7) your SMT or other type of team facilitator employed in leading the team.

Because your team is more concerned about objectively appraising different courses of action and less concerned about getting unanimous agreement, it is experiencing groupthink.

Think of a past or present job. Based on your knowledge of the distinction between a group and a team, would you say you were part of a team or a group? Explain.

The leader-centered decision-making model is preferred when unpopular decisions need to be made.

Explain the differences between traditional and self-managed teams.

The self-managed team ____ is the external leader of a self-managed team, whose job is to create optimal working conditions so team members take on responsibilities to work productively and solve complex problems on their own.

In your group Jordan is usually a very active member, but in today's meeting she is sitting back quietly while the other members are doing all the discussing and volunteering for assignments. Today, Jordan can be described as which of the following group member problem types?

Problems in SMTs may arise because of:

Outline the three parts of conducting effective meetings.

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Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

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Exam 8: Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of self-managed teams?

What is groupthink, and under what conditions is it more likely to occur?

Social loafing is likely to result when:

According to the team-centered decision-making model, the role of the leader should be to serve as a consultant, advisor, teacher, and facilitator.

Describe top management's and the team leader's roles in fostering creativity. For each, list activities they should undertake to promote creativity.

One of the guidelines for making self-managed teams more effective include:

Which of the following statements regarding team diversity is NOT true?

Social loafing and groupthink are not likely to occur in self-managed teams.

The team leader must model the behavior that he or she desires from the team.

Which of the following statements regarding team norms is NOT true?

The nature of self-managed teams is one of individual empowerment and accountability.

Describe which of the facilitator's team building activities (see Exhibit 8.7) your SMT or other type of team facilitator employed in leading the team.

Because your team is more concerned about objectively appraising different courses of action and less concerned about getting unanimous agreement, it is experiencing groupthink.

Think of a past or present job. Based on your knowledge of the distinction between a group and a team, would you say you were part of a team or a group? Explain.

The leader-centered decision-making model is preferred when unpopular decisions need to be made.

Explain the differences between traditional and self-managed teams.

The self-managed team ____ is the external leader of a self-managed team, whose job is to create optimal working conditions so team members take on responsibilities to work productively and solve complex problems on their own.

In your group Jordan is usually a very active member, but in today's meeting she is sitting back quietly while the other members are doing all the discussing and volunteering for assignments. Today, Jordan can be described as which of the following group member problem types?

Problems in SMTs may arise because of:

Outline the three parts of conducting effective meetings.

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

Filters