Question 1

Which of the following statements best reflects the costs of teams to organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) The increased bureaucracy 
B) The loss of creativity 
C) The difficulty of changing to a team-based organization 
D) Increased worker compensation claims 
E) Increased distance between employees and top management 
A) The increased bureaucracy 
B) The loss of creativity 
C) The difficulty of changing to a team-based organization 
D) Increased worker compensation claims 
E) Increased distance between employees and top management

Question 2

What is the difference between work groups and teams with regard to job categories?

Accepted Answer

A) Teams have fewer and broader job categories than groups. 
B) Job categories for teams and groups depend on the reward system. 
C) Teams and groups have the same number of job categories. 
D) Groups have fewer and narrower job categories than teams. 
E) The authority structure in teams is much more hierarchical. 
A) Teams have fewer and broader job categories than groups. 
B) Job categories for teams and groups depend on the reward system. 
C) Teams and groups have the same number of job categories. 
D) Groups have fewer and narrower job categories than teams. 
E) The authority structure in teams is much more hierarchical.

Question 3

The draft plan, which guides the continuing work of the design teams and the first work teams, includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) describes roles and responsibilities of all team members. 
B) recommends a process for selecting team members. 
C) explains what training the groups will need. 
D) identifies which work processes will be involved. 
E) recommends team incentives and bonuses. 
A) describes roles and responsibilities of all team members. 
B) recommends a process for selecting team members. 
C) explains what training the groups will need. 
D) identifies which work processes will be involved. 
E) recommends team incentives and bonuses.

Question 4

Some U.S.companies are returning work in-house that was formerly outsourced overseas.This process is called back-sourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

William is a member of a small group of employees from the same work area.They meet once each week to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace problems.This group is probably a

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving team. 
B) interdisciplinary team. 
C) work team. 
D) management team. 
E) quality circle. 
A) problem-solving team. 
B) interdisciplinary team. 
C) work team. 
D) management team. 
E) quality circle.

Question 6

Training for management and team members is the major activity during the - phase of team implementation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Training for management and team members is...

Question 7

The positive benefits of a team-based environment include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) enhanced performance. 
B) employee benefits. 
C) gain-sharing plans. 
D) reduced costs. 
E) organizational enhancements. 
A) enhanced performance. 
B) employee benefits. 
C) gain-sharing plans. 
D) reduced costs. 
E) organizational enhancements.

Question 8

Team bonus plans is similar to gain-sharing plans except that the unit of performance and pay is the team rather that a plant, division, or the entire organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

- systems require team members to acquire a set of the core skills needed for their particular team plus additional special skills, depending on career tracks or team needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of - systems require team members to acquire...

Question 10

Once the go/no-go decision has been made, team implementation can begin immediately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The benefits of working in teams include enhanced performance, employee benefits, and reduced costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why do younger workers seem to benefit from team environments?

Accepted Answer

A) Supervision in teams is increased. 
B) Workers receive higher wages in team environments. 
C) Individuals receive more recognition in team environments. 
D) Teams give them freedom to grow and manage themselves. 
E) Teams increase employees' respect for authority. 
A) Supervision in teams is increased. 
B) Workers receive higher wages in team environments. 
C) Individuals receive more recognition in team environments. 
D) Teams give them freedom to grow and manage themselves. 
E) Teams increase employees' respect for authority.

Question 13

During the and phase of team implementation, team members and managers often report frustration and confusion about the new situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the and phase of team implementation,...

Question 14

The is simply an expression of purpose that summarizes the long-range benefits the company hopes to gain by moving to a team environment.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic plan 
B) transfer of authority plan 
C) design team statement 
D) mission statement 
E) None of these are correct. 
A) strategic plan 
B) transfer of authority plan 
C) design team statement 
D) mission statement 
E) None of these are correct.

Question 15

High-performing problem-solving teams are often -
, meaning that team members come from many different functional areas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of High-performing problem-solving teams are often -
, meaning...

Question 16

Before deciding to change to a team-based organization, top management needs to establish leadership, develop a steering committee, and conduct a .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before deciding to change to a team-based...

Question 17

Teams must be initiated for performance-based business reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not an example of cost reductions arising from team environments?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced absenteeism 
B) Reduced scrap 
C) Lower turnover 
D) Fewer errors 
E) Lower commitment 
A) Reduced absenteeism 
B) Reduced scrap 
C) Lower turnover 
D) Fewer errors 
E) Lower commitment

Question 19

Teams include people with a mix of skills appropriate to the tasks to be done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

are teams that make recommendations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of are teams that make recommendations....

Which of the following statements best reflects the costs of teams to organizations?

What is the difference between work groups and teams with regard to job categories?

The draft plan, which guides the continuing work of the design teams and the first work teams, includes all of the following except

Some U.S.companies are returning work in-house that was formerly outsourced overseas.This process is called back-sourcing.

William is a member of a small group of employees from the same work area.They meet once each week to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace problems.This group is probably a

Training for management and team members is the major activity during the - phase of team implementation.

The positive benefits of a team-based environment include all of the following except

Team bonus plans is similar to gain-sharing plans except that the unit of performance and pay is the team rather that a plant, division, or the entire organization.

- systems require team members to acquire a set of the core skills needed for their particular team plus additional special skills, depending on career tracks or team needs.

Once the go/no-go decision has been made, team implementation can begin immediately.

The benefits of working in teams include enhanced performance, employee benefits, and reduced costs.

Why do younger workers seem to benefit from team environments?

During the and phase of team implementation, team members and managers often report frustration and confusion about the new situation.

The is simply an expression of purpose that summarizes the long-range benefits the company hopes to gain by moving to a team environment.

High-performing problem-solving teams are often - , meaning that team members come from many different functional areas.

Before deciding to change to a team-based organization, top management needs to establish leadership, develop a steering committee, and conduct a .

Teams must be initiated for performance-based business reasons.

Which of the following is not an example of cost reductions arising from team environments?

Teams include people with a mix of skills appropriate to the tasks to be done.

are teams that make recommendations.

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Exam 10: Using Teams in Organizations

Which of the following statements best reflects the costs of teams to organizations?

What is the difference between work groups and teams with regard to job categories?

The draft plan, which guides the continuing work of the design teams and the first work teams, includes all of the following except

Some U.S.companies are returning work in-house that was formerly outsourced overseas.This process is called back-sourcing.

William is a member of a small group of employees from the same work area.They meet once each week to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace problems.This group is probably a

Training for management and team members is the major activity during the - phase of team implementation.

The positive benefits of a team-based environment include all of the following except

Team bonus plans is similar to gain-sharing plans except that the unit of performance and pay is the team rather that a plant, division, or the entire organization.

- systems require team members to acquire a set of the core skills needed for their particular team plus additional special skills, depending on career tracks or team needs.

Once the go/no-go decision has been made, team implementation can begin immediately.

The benefits of working in teams include enhanced performance, employee benefits, and reduced costs.

Why do younger workers seem to benefit from team environments?

During the and phase of team implementation, team members and managers often report frustration and confusion about the new situation.

The is simply an expression of purpose that summarizes the long-range benefits the company hopes to gain by moving to a team environment.

High-performing problem-solving teams are often - , meaning that team members come from many different functional areas.

Before deciding to change to a team-based organization, top management needs to establish leadership, develop a steering committee, and conduct a .

Teams must be initiated for performance-based business reasons.

Which of the following is not an example of cost reductions arising from team environments?

Teams include people with a mix of skills appropriate to the tasks to be done.

are teams that make recommendations.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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