Question 1

The ________ stage of the group development process is one in which close relationships develop and the group becomes cohesive.

Accepted Answer

A)  norming 
B)  forming 
C)  storming 
D)  performing 
A)  norming 
B)  forming 
C)  storming 
D)  performing

Question 2

In which stage of group development does the group focus its attention on wrapping up activities instead of task performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  storming 
B)  adjourning 
C)  forming 
D)  norming 
A)  storming 
B)  adjourning 
C)  forming 
D)  norming

Question 3

Conflicts can be resolved by withdrawing from them or suppressing them.This conflict management technique is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  compromising 
B)  forcing 
C)  accommodating 
D)  avoiding 
A)  compromising 
B)  forcing 
C)  accommodating 
D)  avoiding

Question 4

Which of the following is true about group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Groups tend to foster equal participation in decision making. 
B)  The pressure to conform is low when working in groups. 
C)  Groups take more time to arrive at a decision. 
D)  Groups usually make decisions based on incomplete information. 
A)  Groups tend to foster equal participation in decision making. 
B)  The pressure to conform is low when working in groups. 
C)  Groups take more time to arrive at a decision. 
D)  Groups usually make decisions based on incomplete information.

Question 5

An individual's role in a group is not defined by the internal structure of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making.

Accepted Answer

Advantages
a.Generate more complete info

Question 7

Which of the following refers to independent formal groups whose members, in addition to their regular jobs, take on traditional managerial responsibilities, such as hiring, planning and scheduling, and evaluating performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  command groups 
B)  task groups 
C)  self-managed teams 
D)  cross-functional teams 
A)  command groups 
B)  task groups 
C)  self-managed teams 
D)  cross-functional teams

Question 8

Which of the following is true about social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a common phenomenon in collectivist cultures. 
B)  It is common in cultures that are dominated by self-interest. 
C)  It is viewed as a positive characteristic in some cultures. 
D)  It rarely occurs in Western cultures. 
A)  It is a common phenomenon in collectivist cultures. 
B)  It is common in cultures that are dominated by self-interest. 
C)  It is viewed as a positive characteristic in some cultures. 
D)  It rarely occurs in Western cultures.

Question 9

In comparison to large groups, small groups ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have shorter group tenure 
B)  are faster at completing tasks 
C)  have longer norming processes 
D)  are better at obtaining diverse input 
A)  have shorter group tenure 
B)  are faster at completing tasks 
C)  have longer norming processes 
D)  are better at obtaining diverse input

Question 10

A problem-solving team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organizational tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Self-managed teams function in an independent and informal manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The temporary groups David talked about, created to achieve a special task and then disband, are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-managed teams 
B)  task groups 
C)  command groups 
D)  cross-functional teams 
A)  self-managed teams 
B)  task groups 
C)  command groups 
D)  cross-functional teams

Question 13

Social loafing is consistent with collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Groups that are determined by the organization chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  command groups 
B)  task groups 
C)  cross-functional teams 
D)  self-managed teams 
A)  command groups 
B)  task groups 
C)  cross-functional teams 
D)  self-managed teams

Question 15

When Dan's department head explained what was expected of him as a new professor, he was referring to Dan's ________ at the university.

Accepted Answer

A)  role 
B)  status 
C)  obligations 
D)  reputation 
A)  role 
B)  status 
C)  obligations 
D)  reputation

Question 16

The ________ stage of group development is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group has assimilated a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  storming 
B)  forming 
C)  performing 
D)  norming 
A)  storming 
B)  forming 
C)  performing 
D)  norming

Question 17

Groupthink has the ability to undermine critical thinking in the group and harm the quality of decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Work teams interact primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member do his or her job more efficiently and effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define formal groups.List and describe four examples of formal groups.

Accepted Answer

Formal groups are work groups establishe

Question 20

Which of the following suggestions will help reduce the effect of social loafing in groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly identify individual responsibilities 
B)  provide group rewards instead of individual rewards 
C)  increase the overall size of the group 
D)  form homogeneous groups to increase group cohesiveness 
A)  clearly identify individual responsibilities 
B)  provide group rewards instead of individual rewards 
C)  increase the overall size of the group 
D)  form homogeneous groups to increase group cohesiveness

The ________ stage of the group development process is one in which close relationships develop and the group becomes cohesive.

In which stage of group development does the group focus its attention on wrapping up activities instead of task performance?

Conflicts can be resolved by withdrawing from them or suppressing them.This conflict management technique is known as ________.

Which of the following is true about group decision making?

An individual's role in a group is not defined by the internal structure of the group.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making.

Which of the following refers to independent formal groups whose members, in addition to their regular jobs, take on traditional managerial responsibilities, such as hiring, planning and scheduling, and evaluating performance?

Which of the following is true about social loafing?

In comparison to large groups, small groups ________.

A problem-solving team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organizational tasks.

Self-managed teams function in an independent and informal manner.

The temporary groups David talked about, created to achieve a special task and then disband, are known as ________.

Social loafing is consistent with collectivist cultures.

Groups that are determined by the organization chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager are called ________.

When Dan's department head explained what was expected of him as a new professor, he was referring to Dan's ________ at the university.

The ________ stage of group development is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group has assimilated a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behavior.

Groupthink has the ability to undermine critical thinking in the group and harm the quality of decision making.

Work teams interact primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member do his or her job more efficiently and effectively.

Define formal groups.List and describe four examples of formal groups.

Which of the following suggestions will help reduce the effect of social loafing in groups?

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Exam 14: Managing Teams

The ________ stage of the group development process is one in which close relationships develop and the group becomes cohesive.

In which stage of group development does the group focus its attention on wrapping up activities instead of task performance?

Conflicts can be resolved by withdrawing from them or suppressing them.This conflict management technique is known as ________.

Which of the following is true about group decision making?

An individual's role in a group is not defined by the internal structure of the group.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making.

Which of the following refers to independent formal groups whose members, in addition to their regular jobs, take on traditional managerial responsibilities, such as hiring, planning and scheduling, and evaluating performance?

Which of the following is true about social loafing?

In comparison to large groups, small groups ________.

A problem-solving team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organizational tasks.

Self-managed teams function in an independent and informal manner.

The temporary groups David talked about, created to achieve a special task and then disband, are known as ________.

Social loafing is consistent with collectivist cultures.

Groups that are determined by the organization chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager are called ________.

When Dan's department head explained what was expected of him as a new professor, he was referring to Dan's ________ at the university.

The ________ stage of group development is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group has assimilated a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behavior.

Groupthink has the ability to undermine critical thinking in the group and harm the quality of decision making.

Work teams interact primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member do his or her job more efficiently and effectively.

Define formal groups.List and describe four examples of formal groups.

Which of the following suggestions will help reduce the effect of social loafing in groups?

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters