Question 1

​Match each of the following scenarios with the concept it most clearly illustrates.
-social loafing

Accepted Answer

A) ​Dave doesn't usually get along with the other members of his marketing team, but when a huge deadline is unexpectedly pulled forward by one week, the team comes together, supports each other, and works together to get the project done.The experience brings them closer. 
B) Sarah knows that because her team has a lot of high achievers, she doesn't have to volunteer for any of the extra tasks her team is assigned -- somebody else will get them done. 
C) Dina is a math teacher.Although she is technically "just another teacher," the respect that she commands from the other teachers usually means that projects won't go through without her approval. 
A) ​Dave doesn't usually get along with the other members of his marketing team, but when a huge deadline is unexpectedly pulled forward by one week, the team comes together, supports each other, and works together to get the project done.The experience brings them closer. 
B) Sarah knows that because her team has a lot of high achievers, she doesn't have to volunteer for any of the extra tasks her team is assigned -- somebody else will get them done. 
C) Dina is a math teacher.Although she is technically "just another teacher," the respect that she commands from the other teachers usually means that projects won't go through without her approval. B

Question 2

William is a member of a small group of employees from different work areas.They meet once each week to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace problems.This group is most likely a(n)

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 A

Question 3

Matching
​Match each of the following descriptions with the type of group or team it most clearly illustrates.
-​interest group

Accepted Answer

A) ​In writing this book, much of the communication was done over the Internet and several team members have never actually met in person. 
B) A gynecology clinic wants to replace its paper-based record-keeping system with an electronic one.The head of the clinic puts together a team of IT professionals to choose which software system to buy and then implement it. 
C) ​Maxine is a technical writer, as is everyone on her team. 
D) ​Ivan puts together a group of people to play a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign.Once the campaign is finished, the group will disband. 
E) Helga is part of a semi-autonomous team ​that develops new technologies for her company.
F)​Simon, a quality assurance expert, is a top manager who works closely with top managers in software development, documentation, and technical support.
G)​Psyche and her companies meet regularly to drink whiskey and play the ukulele. 
A) ​In writing this book, much of the communication was done over the Internet and several team members have never actually met in person. 
B) A gynecology clinic wants to replace its paper-based record-keeping system with an electronic one.The head of the clinic puts together a team of IT professionals to choose which software system to buy and then implement it. 
C) ​Maxine is a technical writer, as is everyone on her team. 
D) ​Ivan puts together a group of people to play a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign.Once the campaign is finished, the group will disband. 
E) Helga is part of a semi-autonomous team ​that develops new technologies for her company.
F)​Simon, a quality assurance expert, is a top manager who works closely with top managers in software development, documentation, and technical support.
G)​Psyche and her companies meet regularly to drink whiskey and play the ukulele. D

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norms help the group avoid embarrassing situations. 
B)  Norms simplify the behaviors of the group members. 
C)  Norms help the group survive. 
D)  Norms regulate group members' thoughts and feelings. 
E)  Norms express the central values of the group. 
A)  Norms help the group avoid embarrassing situations. 
B)  Norms simplify the behaviors of the group members. 
C)  Norms help the group survive. 
D)  Norms regulate group members' thoughts and feelings. 
E)  Norms express the central values of the group.

Question 5

Skill-based pay systems require team members to acquire important skills that affect compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A group is homogenous if the members are similar in one or more ways that are critical to the work of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the various stages of group development.

Accepted Answer

Group development can be broken down int

Question 8

A group of department managers who meet periodically to establish corporate policy is an example of which type of group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Special project 
B)  Friendship 
C)  Task 
D)  Interest 
E)  Command 
A)  Special project 
B)  Friendship 
C)  Task 
D)  Interest 
E)  Command

Question 9

Management teams are teams that may never actually meet together in the same room, but instead rely on teleconferencing and other electronic information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The move towards a team-based format is often initiated and communicated to the entire organization by​

Accepted Answer

A)  internal team leaders. 
B)  the design team. 
C)  top management. 
D)  affinity groups. 
E)  an outside consultant. 
A)  internal team leaders. 
B)  the design team. 
C)  top management. 
D)  affinity groups. 
E)  an outside consultant.

Question 11

A friendship group often performs its duties outside of regular work hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Gain-sharing programs usually reward all team members from all teams based on the performance of one particular team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A group is two or more persons who ____________________ with one another in such a way that each person is influenced by or influences another person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group is two or more persons...

Question 14

The use of teams can eliminate redundant layers of bureaucracy and flatten the hierarchy on a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Having a common purpose and common performance goals sets the tone and direction of a virtual team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In which stage is the group considered to be mature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication and decision making 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Productivity 
D)  Mutual acceptance 
E)  Control and organization 
A)  Communication and decision making 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Productivity 
D)  Mutual acceptance 
E)  Control and organization

Question 17

All of the following are true regarding social loafing except

Accepted Answer

A)  it is often a problem in very small groups. 
B)  how much of a problem social loafing depends in part on the nature of the task. 
C)  it often results from the assumption that other members will pick up the slack. 
D)  some members put forth less effort in a group. 
E)  the amount of social loafing depends in part on the group leader's awareness of it. 
A)  it is often a problem in very small groups. 
B)  how much of a problem social loafing depends in part on the nature of the task. 
C)  it often results from the assumption that other members will pick up the slack. 
D)  some members put forth less effort in a group. 
E)  the amount of social loafing depends in part on the group leader's awareness of it.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an important leadership skill in a virtual project team or distance management situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Building community among team members based on mutual trust, respect, affiliation, and fairness. 
B)  Leading with directness and focusing on abstract results. 
C)  Establishing a clear and motivating shared vision. 
D)  Communicating effectively and matching technology to the situation. 
E)  Coordinating and collaborating across organizational boundaries. 
A)  Building community among team members based on mutual trust, respect, affiliation, and fairness. 
B)  Leading with directness and focusing on abstract results. 
C)  Establishing a clear and motivating shared vision. 
D)  Communicating effectively and matching technology to the situation. 
E)  Coordinating and collaborating across organizational boundaries.

Question 19

Matching
​Match each of the following descriptions with the type of group or team it most clearly illustrates.
-​friendship group

Accepted Answer

A) ​In writing this book, much of the communication was done over the Internet and several team members have never actually met in person. 
B) A gynecology clinic wants to replace its paper-based record-keeping system with an electronic one.The head of the clinic puts together a team of IT professionals to choose which software system to buy and then implement it. 
C) ​Maxine is a technical writer, as is everyone on her team. 
D) ​Ivan puts together a group of people to play a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign.Once the campaign is finished, the group will disband. 
E) Helga is part of a semi-autonomous team ​that develops new technologies for her company.
F)​Simon, a quality assurance expert, is a top manager who works closely with top managers in software development, documentation, and technical support.
G)​Psyche and her companies meet regularly to drink whiskey and play the ukulele. 
A) ​In writing this book, much of the communication was done over the Internet and several team members have never actually met in person. 
B) A gynecology clinic wants to replace its paper-based record-keeping system with an electronic one.The head of the clinic puts together a team of IT professionals to choose which software system to buy and then implement it. 
C) ​Maxine is a technical writer, as is everyone on her team. 
D) ​Ivan puts together a group of people to play a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign.Once the campaign is finished, the group will disband. 
E) Helga is part of a semi-autonomous team ​that develops new technologies for her company.
F)​Simon, a quality assurance expert, is a top manager who works closely with top managers in software development, documentation, and technical support.
G)​Psyche and her companies meet regularly to drink whiskey and play the ukulele.

Question 20

Which of the following is one of the four basic factors that affect group performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Escalation of commitment 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Task deformation 
D)  Composition 
E)  Social loafing 
A)  Escalation of commitment 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Task deformation 
D)  Composition 
E)  Social loafing

Match each of the following scenarios with the concept it most clearly illustrates. -social loafing

William is a member of a small group of employees from different work areas.They meet once each week to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace problems.This group is most likely a(n)

Matching Match each of the following descriptions with the type of group or team it most clearly illustrates. -interest group

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

Skill-based pay systems require team members to acquire important skills that affect compensation.

A group is homogenous if the members are similar in one or more ways that are critical to the work of the group.

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the various stages of group development.

A group of department managers who meet periodically to establish corporate policy is an example of which type of group?

Management teams are teams that may never actually meet together in the same room, but instead rely on teleconferencing and other electronic information systems.

The move towards a team-based format is often initiated and communicated to the entire organization by

A friendship group often performs its duties outside of regular work hours.

Gain-sharing programs usually reward all team members from all teams based on the performance of one particular team.

A group is two or more persons who ____________________ with one another in such a way that each person is influenced by or influences another person.

The use of teams can eliminate redundant layers of bureaucracy and flatten the hierarchy on a company.

Having a common purpose and common performance goals sets the tone and direction of a virtual team.

In which stage is the group considered to be mature?

All of the following are true regarding social loafing except

Which of the following is NOT an important leadership skill in a virtual project team or distance management situation?

Matching Match each of the following descriptions with the type of group or team it most clearly illustrates. -friendship group

Which of the following is one of the four basic factors that affect group performance?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Exam 7: Groups and Teams

​Match each of the following scenarios with the concept it most clearly illustrates. -social loafing

William is a member of a small group of employees from different work areas.They meet once each week to discuss and recommend solutions to workplace problems.This group is most likely a(n)

Matching ​Match each of the following descriptions with the type of group or team it most clearly illustrates. -​interest group

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

Skill-based pay systems require team members to acquire important skills that affect compensation.

A group is homogenous if the members are similar in one or more ways that are critical to the work of the group.

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the various stages of group development.

A group of department managers who meet periodically to establish corporate policy is an example of which type of group?

Management teams are teams that may never actually meet together in the same room, but instead rely on teleconferencing and other electronic information systems.

The move towards a team-based format is often initiated and communicated to the entire organization by​

A friendship group often performs its duties outside of regular work hours.

Gain-sharing programs usually reward all team members from all teams based on the performance of one particular team.

A group is two or more persons who ____________________ with one another in such a way that each person is influenced by or influences another person.

The use of teams can eliminate redundant layers of bureaucracy and flatten the hierarchy on a company.

Having a common purpose and common performance goals sets the tone and direction of a virtual team.

In which stage is the group considered to be mature?

All of the following are true regarding social loafing except

Which of the following is NOT an important leadership skill in a virtual project team or distance management situation?

Matching ​Match each of the following descriptions with the type of group or team it most clearly illustrates. -​friendship group

Which of the following is one of the four basic factors that affect group performance?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Match each of the following scenarios with the concept it most clearly illustrates. -social loafing

Matching Match each of the following descriptions with the type of group or team it most clearly illustrates. -interest group

The move towards a team-based format is often initiated and communicated to the entire organization by

Matching Match each of the following descriptions with the type of group or team it most clearly illustrates. -friendship group