Question 1

According to the team effectiveness model, which of the following is a process variable that influences effectiveness of a team?

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership and structure 
B)  team efficacy 
C)  member flexibility 
D)  performance evaluation and reward systems 
E)  abilities of members 
A)  leadership and structure 
B)  team efficacy 
C)  member flexibility 
D)  performance evaluation and reward systems 
E)  abilities of members

Question 2

The belief that effective teams have in their ability to succeed is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal specificity 
B)  reflexivity 
C)  mental model 
D)  common purpose 
E)  team efficacy 
A)  goal specificity 
B)  reflexivity 
C)  mental model 
D)  common purpose 
E)  team efficacy

Question 3

FDS is a government agency which holds its yearly appraisals in December and provides employees with merit-based incentives based on their individual performance ratings. Merit is the only criterion for incentives at FDS and this is likely to have a strong positive impact on group performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When individuals engage in ________, they coast on the group's effort because their particular contributions cannot be identified.

Accepted Answer

A)  task conflicts 
B)  gainsharing 
C)  retaliating 
D)  process gains 
E)  social loafing 
A)  task conflicts 
B)  gainsharing 
C)  retaliating 
D)  process gains 
E)  social loafing

Question 5

Which of the following accurately differentiates between work groups and work teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work groups are used by top-management employees, while work teams are used by lower-level workers. 
B)  Work groups are used for functions relating to areas of the external environment, while work teams are exclusively used for departmental problems and issues. 
C)  Work groups involve members who have complementary skills, while work teams use employees who have random and varied skills. 
D)  Work teams generate a potential for an organization to generate greater outputs with no increase in inputs, while work groups cannot perform this function. 
E)  Work teams represent the mere accumulation of individual efforts, while work groups generate a positive synergy within the organization. 
A)  Work groups are used by top-management employees, while work teams are used by lower-level workers. 
B)  Work groups are used for functions relating to areas of the external environment, while work teams are exclusively used for departmental problems and issues. 
C)  Work groups involve members who have complementary skills, while work teams use employees who have random and varied skills. 
D)  Work teams generate a potential for an organization to generate greater outputs with no increase in inputs, while work groups cannot perform this function. 
E)  Work teams represent the mere accumulation of individual efforts, while work groups generate a positive synergy within the organization.

According to the team effectiveness model, which of the following is a process variable that influences effectiveness of a team?

The belief that effective teams have in their ability to succeed is called ________.

FDS is a government agency which holds its yearly appraisals in December and provides employees with merit-based incentives based on their individual performance ratings. Merit is the only criterion for incentives at FDS and this is likely to have a strong positive impact on group performance.

When individuals engage in ________, they coast on the group's effort because their particular contributions cannot be identified.

Which of the following accurately differentiates between work groups and work teams?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 10: Understanding Work Teams

According to the team effectiveness model, which of the following is a process variable that influences effectiveness of a team?

The belief that effective teams have in their ability to succeed is called ________.

FDS is a government agency which holds its yearly appraisals in December and provides employees with merit-based incentives based on their individual performance ratings. Merit is the only criterion for incentives at FDS and this is likely to have a strong positive impact on group performance.

When individuals engage in ________, they coast on the group's effort because their particular contributions cannot be identified.

Which of the following accurately differentiates between work groups and work teams?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters