Question 1

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 2

The definition of groups presented in your text omits any requirement of

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction. 
B)  size. 
C)  influence. 
D)  group goals. 
E)  All of these are included in the textbook definition of group. 
A)  interaction. 
B)  size. 
C)  influence. 
D)  group goals. 
E)  All of these are included in the textbook definition of group.

Question 3

Group productivity depends on successful growth at each stage of the group development process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The size or number of people that constitute a group is

Accepted Answer

A)  ten or more. 
B)  limited to fifteen. 
C)  fewer than two people. 
D)  limited to ten. 
E)  two or more. 
A)  ten or more. 
B)  limited to fifteen. 
C)  fewer than two people. 
D)  limited to ten. 
E)  two or more.

Question 5

Team bonus plans are similar to gain-sharing plans in that the unit of performance used for pay is the entire organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​Match each of the following scenarios with the concept it most clearly illustrates.
-informal leader

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.

Question 7

In which stage of group development do members develop norms of behavior?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Teams do not usually take a great deal of time to develop, which is one of the advantages of using teams in companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the final stage of group development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control and organization 
B)  Mutual acceptance 
C)  Cohesiveness 
D)  Homogeneity 
E)  Conflict and reorganization 
A)  Control and organization 
B)  Mutual acceptance 
C)  Cohesiveness 
D)  Homogeneity 
E)  Conflict and reorganization

Question 10

A task group is relatively temporary and formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A group norm is a standard against which the appropriateness of a behavior is judged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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 13

Members usually begin to develop ____________________ of behavior during the communication and decision-making stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Members usually begin to develop ____________________ of...

Question 14

Describe the relationship between group composition and performance.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between group compositi

Question 15

Some members of the group assume that if they do not work hard, other members of the group will pick up the slack.This is known as ___________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some members of the group assume that...

Question 16

The start-up phase of team implementation includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frustration and confusion about the new situation 
B)  Extreme confidence and cohesion 
C)  Intense team loyalty 
D)  Teams think of themselves as a unit 
E)  Informational or "awareness" training 
A)  Frustration and confusion about the new situation 
B)  Extreme confidence and cohesion 
C)  Intense team loyalty 
D)  Teams think of themselves as a unit 
E)  Informational or "awareness" training

Question 17

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

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 18

A new product development team is an example of which type of group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friendship 
B)  Interest 
C)  Performance 
D)  Task 
E)  Affinity 
A)  Friendship 
B)  Interest 
C)  Performance 
D)  Task 
E)  Affinity

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for dealing with the challenges of multicultural teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-on-one conferencing 
B)  adaptation 
C)  managerial intervention 
D)  exit 
E)  structural intervention 
A)  one-on-one conferencing 
B)  adaptation 
C)  managerial intervention 
D)  exit 
E)  structural intervention

Question 20

Some groups fail to complete certain stages of development before moving on to later stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why do younger workers seem to benefit from team environments?

The definition of groups presented in your text omits any requirement of

Group productivity depends on successful growth at each stage of the group development process.

The size or number of people that constitute a group is

Team bonus plans are similar to gain-sharing plans in that the unit of performance used for pay is the entire organization.

Match each of the following scenarios with the concept it most clearly illustrates. -informal leader

In which stage of group development do members develop norms of behavior?

Teams do not usually take a great deal of time to develop, which is one of the advantages of using teams in companies.

Which of the following is the final stage of group development?

A task group is relatively temporary and formal.

A group norm is a standard against which the appropriateness of a behavior is judged.

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

Members usually begin to develop ____________________ of behavior during the communication and decision-making stage of group development.

Describe the relationship between group composition and performance.

Some members of the group assume that if they do not work hard, other members of the group will pick up the slack.This is known as ___________________________________.

The start-up phase of team implementation includes which of the following?

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

A new product development team is an example of which type of group?

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for dealing with the challenges of multicultural teams?

Some groups fail to complete certain stages of development before moving on to later stages.

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

Why do younger workers seem to benefit from team environments?

The definition of groups presented in your text omits any requirement of

Group productivity depends on successful growth at each stage of the group development process.

The size or number of people that constitute a group is

Team bonus plans are similar to gain-sharing plans in that the unit of performance used for pay is the entire organization.

​Match each of the following scenarios with the concept it most clearly illustrates. -informal leader

In which stage of group development do members develop norms of behavior?

Teams do not usually take a great deal of time to develop, which is one of the advantages of using teams in companies.

Which of the following is the final stage of group development?

A task group is relatively temporary and formal.

A group norm is a standard against which the appropriateness of a behavior is judged.

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

Members usually begin to develop ____________________ of behavior during the communication and decision-making stage of group development.

Describe the relationship between group composition and performance.

Some members of the group assume that if they do not work hard, other members of the group will pick up the slack.This is known as ___________________________________.

The start-up phase of team implementation includes which of the following?

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

A new product development team is an example of which type of group?

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for dealing with the challenges of multicultural teams?

Some groups fail to complete certain stages of development before moving on to later stages.

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. -informal leader

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

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