Question 1

When cohesiveness is ____ and norms are ____ compatible with organizational goals, productivity is the highest.

Accepted Answer

A) low; not 
B) high; not 
C) high; highly 
D) present; highly 
E) low; highly 
A) low; not 
B) high; not 
C) high; highly 
D) present; highly 
E) low; highly

Question 2

Successfully reaching goals often increases the _______ of a group because people are proud to be identified with a winner and thought of as competent and successful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Successfully reaching goals often increases the _______...

Question 3

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) illusion of invulnerability. 
B) collective efforts to rationalize or discount warnings. 
C) polarization that affects group decision-making. 
D) stereotyped views of enemy leaders. 
E) direct pressure on a member. 
A) illusion of invulnerability. 
B) collective efforts to rationalize or discount warnings. 
C) polarization that affects group decision-making. 
D) stereotyped views of enemy leaders. 
E) direct pressure on a member.

Question 4

Which of these are usually temporary and are established to solve a particular problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Friendship groups 
B) Task groups 
C) Affinity groups 
D) Interest groups 
E) Command groups 
A) Friendship groups 
B) Task groups 
C) Affinity groups 
D) Interest groups 
E) Command groups

Question 5

Match the following:
-group composition

Accepted Answer

A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme 
A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme

Question 6

Discuss the various ways group size may affect performance.

Accepted Answer

Group size can have a significant impact

Question 7

Interactions and communication are much more likely to be formalized in _________ groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interactions and communication are much more likely...

Question 8

A command group is a type of informal group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Increasing group interaction will not usually affect the cohesiveness of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An illusion of invulnerability and stereotyped views of "enemy" leaders are symptoms of groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The basic group performance factors include groupthink, social loafing, and norm creation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Cohesiveness, leadership promotion of their preferred solution, and insulation of the group from experts' opinions are all symptoms of _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cohesiveness, leadership promotion of their preferred solution,...

Question 14

All groups go through all four stages of group development before disbanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the following:
-social loafing

Accepted Answer

A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme 
A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme

Question 16

Match the following:
-norms

Accepted Answer

A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme 
A) informal and relatively temporary 
B) the degree of similarity or difference among group members 
C) two or more people who interact 
D) agree on individual and group goals 
E) members don't meet face to face
F)new product development group
G)similarity among members
H)mutual acceptance
I)formed by an organization
J)symptom of groupthink
K)standard of expected behavior
L)formal and relatively permanent
M)concern for unanimous decisions
N)members vote privately
O)permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationships
P)established by its members
Q)work less in group than alone
R)force keeping members together
S)no evaluation of ideas
T)tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme

Question 17

Cohesiveness is generally higher in small groups than it is in large groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Group norms usually are established during the ________ stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Group norms usually are established during the...

Question 19

What will typically happen in the first phase of group dynamics?

Accepted Answer

A) The motivation of group members 
B) Control and evaluation of group activities 
C) A mature group evolves 
D) A four-step process of group development 
E) The reasons for forming the group determine the type of group 
A) The motivation of group members 
B) Control and evaluation of group activities 
C) A mature group evolves 
D) A four-step process of group development 
E) The reasons for forming the group determine the type of group

Question 20

A homogeneous group is likely to be more productive when the group task is simple, cooperation is necessary, the group tasks are sequential, and quick action is required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When cohesiveness is and norms are compatible with organizational goals, productivity is the highest.

Successfully reaching goals often increases the _______ of a group because people are proud to be identified with a winner and thought of as competent and successful.

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink EXCEPT

Which of these are usually temporary and are established to solve a particular problem?

Match the following: -group composition

Discuss the various ways group size may affect performance.

Interactions and communication are much more likely to be formalized in _________ groups.

A command group is a type of informal group.

Increasing group interaction will not usually affect the cohesiveness of the group.

An illusion of invulnerability and stereotyped views of "enemy" leaders are symptoms of groupthink.

The basic group performance factors include groupthink, social loafing, and norm creation.

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

Cohesiveness, leadership promotion of their preferred solution, and insulation of the group from experts' opinions are all symptoms of _________.

All groups go through all four stages of group development before disbanding.

Match the following: -social loafing

Match the following: -norms

Cohesiveness is generally higher in small groups than it is in large groups.

Group norms usually are established during the ________ stage of group development.

What will typically happen in the first phase of group dynamics?

A homogeneous group is likely to be more productive when the group task is simple, cooperation is necessary, the group tasks are sequential, and quick action is required.

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

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 9: Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

When cohesiveness is ____ and norms are ____ compatible with organizational goals, productivity is the highest.

Successfully reaching goals often increases the _______ of a group because people are proud to be identified with a winner and thought of as competent and successful.

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink EXCEPT

Which of these are usually temporary and are established to solve a particular problem?

Match the following: -group composition

Discuss the various ways group size may affect performance.

Interactions and communication are much more likely to be formalized in _________ groups.

A command group is a type of informal group.

Increasing group interaction will not usually affect the cohesiveness of the group.

An illusion of invulnerability and stereotyped views of "enemy" leaders are symptoms of groupthink.

The basic group performance factors include groupthink, social loafing, and norm creation.

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

Cohesiveness, leadership promotion of their preferred solution, and insulation of the group from experts' opinions are all symptoms of _________.

All groups go through all four stages of group development before disbanding.

Match the following: -social loafing

Match the following: -norms

Cohesiveness is generally higher in small groups than it is in large groups.

Group norms usually are established during the ________ stage of group development.

What will typically happen in the first phase of group dynamics?

A homogeneous group is likely to be more productive when the group task is simple, cooperation is necessary, the group tasks are sequential, and quick action is required.

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

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters

When cohesiveness is and norms are compatible with organizational goals, productivity is the highest.