Question 1

What is the difference between co-acting groups and interacting teams? Give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. In a co-acting

Question 2

Which is NOT one of the three themes describing essential processes as cited by Mumford et al?

Accepted Answer

A)  idea generation 
B)  idea structuring 
C)  idea promotion 
D)  idea recycling 
A)  idea generation 
B)  idea structuring 
C)  idea promotion 
D)  idea recycling

Question 3

A self-managed operating team has high ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy to determine mission and objectives 
B)  duration of existence for the team 
C)  authority of the internal leader 
D)  diversity of members in functional background 
A)  autonomy to determine mission and objectives 
B)  duration of existence for the team 
C)  authority of the internal leader 
D)  diversity of members in functional background

Question 4

Describe effective leadership behavior for functional work teams.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Effective lead

Question 5

The performance of a team depends ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  only on the motivation and skills of members 
B)  only on how members are organized to use their skills 
C)  on both the motivation and skills of members, and on how members are organized to use their skills 
D)  on neither the motivation and skills of members, nor on how members are organized to use their skills 
A)  only on the motivation and skills of members 
B)  only on how members are organized to use their skills 
C)  on both the motivation and skills of members, and on how members are organized to use their skills 
D)  on neither the motivation and skills of members, nor on how members are organized to use their skills

Question 6

Member skills and clear role expectations are more important ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  when the task is simple 
B)  when the task is easy to learn 
C)  during a period of change in team membership 
D)  when turnover is low and the workforce is stable 
A)  when the task is simple 
B)  when the task is easy to learn 
C)  during a period of change in team membership 
D)  when turnover is low and the workforce is stable

Question 7

How can a leader influence collective efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. A leader can i

Question 8

The term ________ is commonly used to describe conscious beliefs and implicit assumptions about the causes of performance and the best way to improve it.

Accepted Answer

A)  mental model 
B)  cohesiveness 
C)  group potency 
D)  groupthink 
A)  mental model 
B)  cohesiveness 
C)  group potency 
D)  groupthink

Question 9

Within many work teams, subgroups emerge due to the nature of the team's composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What actions can leaders take to help their team develop an accurate, shared mental model?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Group performa

Question 11

Which process was NOT a suggested method for team building?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep members informed about the group's achievements. 
B)  Use symbols and slogans to create a unique identity for the team. 
C)  Conduct sessions to analyze group processes that need improvement. 
D)  Ask members to elect an informal leader to represent the team. 
A)  Keep members informed about the group's achievements. 
B)  Use symbols and slogans to create a unique identity for the team. 
C)  Conduct sessions to analyze group processes that need improvement. 
D)  Ask members to elect an informal leader to represent the team.

Question 12

Group maintenance behavior improves interpersonal relations, aids resolution of conflict, and satisfies the needs of members for acceptance, respect, and involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for high team performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  high collective efficacy for team members 
B)  diverse mental models for team members 
C)  collective identification of members with the team 
D)  high level of member skills relevant to the task 
A)  high collective efficacy for team members 
B)  diverse mental models for team members 
C)  collective identification of members with the team 
D)  high level of member skills relevant to the task

Question 14

Knowledge-based subgroups emerge ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  because organizations develop specialized units to address management information systems, human resource management, and accounting 
B)  from efforts to protect the subgroup's identity, and may fragment the team's overall identity 
C)  when a clear hierarchy among subgroups is apparent 
D)  when members attempt to create a hierarchy among subgroups 
A)  because organizations develop specialized units to address management information systems, human resource management, and accounting 
B)  from efforts to protect the subgroup's identity, and may fragment the team's overall identity 
C)  when a clear hierarchy among subgroups is apparent 
D)  when members attempt to create a hierarchy among subgroups

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT recommended for leaders of decision groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus the group discussion on the best two solutions. 
B)  Encourage members to look for integrative solutions. 
C)  Describe the problem without implying the cause or solution. 
D)  Allow ample time for systematic evaluation of ideas. 
A)  Focus the group discussion on the best two solutions. 
B)  Encourage members to look for integrative solutions. 
C)  Describe the problem without implying the cause or solution. 
D)  Allow ample time for systematic evaluation of ideas.

Question 16

Cross-functional teams generally have a high degree of autonomy to determine work and their mission and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

At a meeting, the problem should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  described in a way that assigns blame 
B)  stated objectively 
C)  introduced in a way that implies the cause 
D)  introduced in a way that implies the solution 
A)  described in a way that assigns blame 
B)  stated objectively 
C)  introduced in a way that implies the cause 
D)  introduced in a way that implies the solution

Question 18

Which is NOT a common process problem that reduces the quality of group decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  member inhibition 
B)  groupthink 
C)  false consensus 
D)  collective efficacy 
A)  member inhibition 
B)  groupthink 
C)  false consensus 
D)  collective efficacy

Question 19

Which type of activity is LEAST likely to be delegated to a self-managed team?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating each team member's task performance 
B)  determining strategic objectives and priorities 
C)  determining the work procedures to be used by the team 
D)  determining which team member will carry out each task 
A)  evaluating each team member's task performance 
B)  determining strategic objectives and priorities 
C)  determining the work procedures to be used by the team 
D)  determining which team member will carry out each task

Question 20

Why is it important for a leader to encourage commitment to task objectives and strategies?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Member commitm

What is the difference between co-acting groups and interacting teams? Give examples of each.

Which is NOT one of the three themes describing essential processes as cited by Mumford et al?

A self-managed operating team has high ________.

Describe effective leadership behavior for functional work teams.

The performance of a team depends ________.

Member skills and clear role expectations are more important ________.

How can a leader influence collective efficacy?

The term ________ is commonly used to describe conscious beliefs and implicit assumptions about the causes of performance and the best way to improve it.

Within many work teams, subgroups emerge due to the nature of the team's composition.

What actions can leaders take to help their team develop an accurate, shared mental model?

Which process was NOT a suggested method for team building?

Group maintenance behavior improves interpersonal relations, aids resolution of conflict, and satisfies the needs of members for acceptance, respect, and involvement.

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for high team performance?

Knowledge-based subgroups emerge ________.

Which of the following was NOT recommended for leaders of decision groups?

Cross-functional teams generally have a high degree of autonomy to determine work and their mission and objectives.

At a meeting, the problem should be ________.

Which is NOT a common process problem that reduces the quality of group decisions?

Which type of activity is LEAST likely to be delegated to a self-managed team?

Why is it important for a leader to encourage commitment to task objectives and strategies?

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Leadership Behavior

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

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Exam 11: Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

What is the difference between co-acting groups and interacting teams? Give examples of each.

Which is NOT one of the three themes describing essential processes as cited by Mumford et al?

A self-managed operating team has high ________.

Describe effective leadership behavior for functional work teams.

The performance of a team depends ________.

Member skills and clear role expectations are more important ________.

How can a leader influence collective efficacy?

The term ________ is commonly used to describe conscious beliefs and implicit assumptions about the causes of performance and the best way to improve it.

Within many work teams, subgroups emerge due to the nature of the team's composition.

What actions can leaders take to help their team develop an accurate, shared mental model?

Which process was NOT a suggested method for team building?

Group maintenance behavior improves interpersonal relations, aids resolution of conflict, and satisfies the needs of members for acceptance, respect, and involvement.

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for high team performance?

Knowledge-based subgroups emerge ________.

Which of the following was NOT recommended for leaders of decision groups?

Cross-functional teams generally have a high degree of autonomy to determine work and their mission and objectives.

At a meeting, the problem should be ________.

Which is NOT a common process problem that reduces the quality of group decisions?

Which type of activity is LEAST likely to be delegated to a self-managed team?

Why is it important for a leader to encourage commitment to task objectives and strategies?

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Behavior

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

Filters