Question 1

Which of the following is a potential cause of relationship conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  ambiguities regarding the tasks to be accomplished 
B)  differences in goals, objectives, and perspectives 
C)  scarcity of resources to accomplish the group's goals 
D)  dissimilarities in the composition of the membership of the group 
A)  ambiguities regarding the tasks to be accomplished 
B)  differences in goals, objectives, and perspectives 
C)  scarcity of resources to accomplish the group's goals 
D)  dissimilarities in the composition of the membership of the group D

Question 2

During the forming stage of group development,group members build consensus on basic issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What are the three types of group conflict?

Accepted Answer

When people work in groups,the potential for conflict always exists within the group.Conflicts can occur for a number of reasons and can have a variety of consequences.
There are three basic types of group conflict: task,process,and relationship.
∙Task conflict-This focuses on differences in ideas about the nature of the issues facing a group and the group's objectives.It is also sometimes called cognitive (thinking)or substantive conflict.Under some circumstances,some amount of task conflict is beneficial to the group,especially for less routine and more complex tasks,and when conflict is introduced deliberately.
∙Process conflict-This arises due to the differences of opinion about the procedures a group uses to achieve its goals.This conflict is also helpful under certain circumstances.
∙Relationship conflict-This focuses on interpersonal differences and is sometimes called affective or emotional conflict.It is usually a negative type of conflict for groups because it distracts focus from tasks and ideas.It discourages members to consider multiple points of view and openly discuss ideas and solutions.

Question 4

Sometimes,companies hire intact groups away from other companies instead of developing their own new group,in order to jump start some new initiative.This practice is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  line-out 
B)  line-up 
C)  lift-out 
D)  lift-off 
A)  line-out 
B)  line-up 
C)  lift-out 
D)  lift-off

Question 5

In the storming stage of group development,there are often conflicts over group goals or the means to reach them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding a committee?

Accepted Answer

A)  The members of a committee have different permanent jobs. 
B)  Membership is voluntary and informal. 
C)  Committees are relatively permanent. 
D)  Committees are not originated by the organization. 
A)  The members of a committee have different permanent jobs. 
B)  Membership is voluntary and informal. 
C)  Committees are relatively permanent. 
D)  Committees are not originated by the organization.

Question 7

Norms do not necessarily apply to all members of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Informal groups have little effect on the attitudes and performance of their members in relation to organization tasks and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the four stages of group development in an organizational context.

Accepted Answer

The four stages of group development are

Question 10

An autonomous group has no formally appointed supervisor but the members coordinate their organizational work as if they all report to the same formally appointed supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Social loafing generally increases as group size increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n)________ has no formally appointed supervisor but the members coordinate their organizational work as if they all reported to the same formally appointed supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A)  command work group 
B)  informal work group 
C)  self-managing work group 
D)  cross-functional work group 
A)  command work group 
B)  informal work group 
C)  self-managing work group 
D)  cross-functional work group

Question 13

Refer to the scenario above.What would be required for this group to become a team?

Accepted Answer

This scenario features a set of faculty

Question 14

Refer to the scenario above.Will role ambiguity or role conflict likely emerge within this group?

Accepted Answer

Role ambiguity occurs when the expected

Question 15

Global teams known as "equalizers" accept and build upon their differences and use them to enhance their creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A task force is a group put together by an organization for a particular purpose,such as to design a new product or to work on a particular problem,and usually for a limited period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During the "forming" stage of group development,the group members usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  get acquainted with each other 
B)  express their differing opinions 
C)  build consensus on basic issues 
D)  carry out cooperative actions 
A)  get acquainted with each other 
B)  express their differing opinions 
C)  build consensus on basic issues 
D)  carry out cooperative actions

Question 18

During the performing stage of group development,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the members take actions as a coherent entity 
B)  the members learn what is expected of them 
C)  the members get acquainted with each other 
D)  the members begin to express their different opinions 
A)  the members take actions as a coherent entity 
B)  the members learn what is expected of them 
C)  the members get acquainted with each other 
D)  the members begin to express their different opinions

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a supervisory group?

Accepted Answer

A)  project groups in a college 
B)  a budget committee 
C)  a car pool group 
D)  a clerical unit in a company 
A)  project groups in a college 
B)  a budget committee 
C)  a car pool group 
D)  a clerical unit in a company

Question 20

When a group's size increases,the sense of personal responsibility for its output or performance on the part of each individual member tends to decrease.This phenomenon is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social loafing 
B)  social conformity 
C)  group cohesion 
D)  group conflict 
A)  social loafing 
B)  social conformity 
C)  group cohesion 
D)  group conflict

Which of the following is a potential cause of relationship conflict?

During the forming stage of group development,group members build consensus on basic issues.

What are the three types of group conflict?

Sometimes,companies hire intact groups away from other companies instead of developing their own new group,in order to jump start some new initiative.This practice is known as ________.

In the storming stage of group development,there are often conflicts over group goals or the means to reach them.

Which of the following is true regarding a committee?

Norms do not necessarily apply to all members of the group.

Informal groups have little effect on the attitudes and performance of their members in relation to organization tasks and objectives.

Discuss the four stages of group development in an organizational context.

An autonomous group has no formally appointed supervisor but the members coordinate their organizational work as if they all report to the same formally appointed supervisor.

Social loafing generally increases as group size increases.

A(n)________ has no formally appointed supervisor but the members coordinate their organizational work as if they all reported to the same formally appointed supervisor.

Refer to the scenario above.What would be required for this group to become a team?

Refer to the scenario above.Will role ambiguity or role conflict likely emerge within this group?

Global teams known as "equalizers" accept and build upon their differences and use them to enhance their creativity.

A task force is a group put together by an organization for a particular purpose,such as to design a new product or to work on a particular problem,and usually for a limited period of time.

During the "forming" stage of group development,the group members usually ________.

During the performing stage of group development,________.

Which of the following is an example of a supervisory group?

When a group's size increases,the sense of personal responsibility for its output or performance on the part of each individual member tends to decrease.This phenomenon is known as ________.

The Nature of Management

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

International Management and Globalization

Strategic Management

Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Diverse Human Resources

Leadership

Motivation

Communication and Negotiation

Individual and Group Decision Making

Operations Management

Control

Organizational Change and Development

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Exam 10: Groups and Teams

Which of the following is a potential cause of relationship conflict?

During the forming stage of group development,group members build consensus on basic issues.

What are the three types of group conflict?

Sometimes,companies hire intact groups away from other companies instead of developing their own new group,in order to jump start some new initiative.This practice is known as ________.

In the storming stage of group development,there are often conflicts over group goals or the means to reach them.

Which of the following is true regarding a committee?

Norms do not necessarily apply to all members of the group.

Informal groups have little effect on the attitudes and performance of their members in relation to organization tasks and objectives.

Discuss the four stages of group development in an organizational context.

An autonomous group has no formally appointed supervisor but the members coordinate their organizational work as if they all report to the same formally appointed supervisor.

Social loafing generally increases as group size increases.

A(n)________ has no formally appointed supervisor but the members coordinate their organizational work as if they all reported to the same formally appointed supervisor.

Refer to the scenario above.What would be required for this group to become a team?

Refer to the scenario above.Will role ambiguity or role conflict likely emerge within this group?

Global teams known as "equalizers" accept and build upon their differences and use them to enhance their creativity.

A task force is a group put together by an organization for a particular purpose,such as to design a new product or to work on a particular problem,and usually for a limited period of time.

During the "forming" stage of group development,the group members usually ________.

During the performing stage of group development,________.

Which of the following is an example of a supervisory group?

When a group's size increases,the sense of personal responsibility for its output or performance on the part of each individual member tends to decrease.This phenomenon is known as ________.

The Nature of Management

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

International Management and Globalization

Strategic Management

Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Diverse Human Resources

Leadership

Motivation

Communication and Negotiation

Individual and Group Decision Making

Operations Management

Control

Organizational Change and Development

Filters