Question 1

Planning and conducting a study is as an example of a research skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following statements differentiates teams from groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike groups, the focus of activity for teams is on efficient task performance rather than problem solving. 
B)  Teams have a dysfunctional and discouraged view of conflict, whereas groups have a functional and encouraged view of conflict. 
C)  Unlike groups, teams exemplify a single rather than a shared approach to leadership. 
D)  Teams are measured on the basis of their collective output, whereas groups are measured on the basis of their individual outputs. 
A)  Unlike groups, the focus of activity for teams is on efficient task performance rather than problem solving. 
B)  Teams have a dysfunctional and discouraged view of conflict, whereas groups have a functional and encouraged view of conflict. 
C)  Unlike groups, teams exemplify a single rather than a shared approach to leadership. 
D)  Teams are measured on the basis of their collective output, whereas groups are measured on the basis of their individual outputs. D

Question 3

Boundary spanners keep communication channels open and active by constantly sharing information with other units in the organization and with people at other levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The _____ helps team members see themselves in action by focusing on what is currently happening around them.

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiator 
B)  process consultant 
C)  market maven 
D)  product expert 
A)  negotiator 
B)  process consultant 
C)  market maven 
D)  product expert

Question 5

Sara is part of an experienced team that mainly handles complex tasks.The team executes its functional roles and accomplishes the tasks efficiently.According to the life cycle of a team,which of the following stages is being illustrated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing 
B)  Norming 
C)  Forming 
D)  Adjourning 
A)  Performing 
B)  Norming 
C)  Forming 
D)  Adjourning

Question 6

Collection of relevant data is typically the first stage in team building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organic forms work well if the environment is stable,not requiring any change within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are cross-functional teams?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams are teams that dr

Question 9

Jake is a manager at TriColors Inc.He forms a team for a new research project.His team members work collaboratively and follow the established group norms.According to the life cycle of a team,which of the following is typically the next stage for Jake's team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norming 
B)  Forming 
C)  Performing 
D)  Adjourning 
A)  Norming 
B)  Forming 
C)  Performing 
D)  Adjourning

Question 10

Which of the following is an ingredient of effective teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changing composition 
B)  Supportive environment 
C)  Social loafing 
D)  Deferred judgment 
A)  Changing composition 
B)  Supportive environment 
C)  Social loafing 
D)  Deferred judgment

Question 11

Which of the following is a reason for the use of the matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its teams focus on many projects. 
B)  Its structure is more closed and rigid. 
C)  It decreases employee autonomy. 
D)  It can better handle complex changes. 
A)  Its teams focus on many projects. 
B)  Its structure is more closed and rigid. 
C)  It decreases employee autonomy. 
D)  It can better handle complex changes.

Question 12

Virtual teams are groups of individuals from around the globe that meet through the use of technological aids without all of their members being present in the same location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Modern organizations differ from classical organizational structures in that modern organizations:

Accepted Answer

A)  are flexible, organic, and open. 
B)  are strong in task support but weak in psychological support. 
C)  are essentially mechanistic in their attempts to get people to act as predictably as machines. 
D)  exemplify the centralized decision-making process. 
A)  are flexible, organic, and open. 
B)  are strong in task support but weak in psychological support. 
C)  are essentially mechanistic in their attempts to get people to act as predictably as machines. 
D)  exemplify the centralized decision-making process.

Question 14

Which of the following is a cause of social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low achievement motivation 
B)  High competence 
C)  Drive for success 
D)  Fair division of labor 
A)  Low achievement motivation 
B)  High competence 
C)  Drive for success 
D)  Fair division of labor

Question 15

Which of the following is classified as a consultation skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnosing issues 
B)  Preparing reports 
C)  Building trust 
D)  Speaking in public 
A)  Diagnosing issues 
B)  Preparing reports 
C)  Building trust 
D)  Speaking in public

Question 16

Which of the following is a typical supervisory role in a traditional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facilitator 
B)  Resource allocator 
C)  Champion and cheerleader 
D)  Problem solver 
A)  Facilitator 
B)  Resource allocator 
C)  Champion and cheerleader 
D)  Problem solver

Question 17

Which of the following is typically the next stage of team development after a team is formed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjourning 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
A)  Adjourning 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing

Question 18

List the skills needed for boundary spanners.

Accepted Answer

Boundary spanners often have little or n

Question 19

A _____ organization is an overlay of one type of organization on another so that two chains of command are directing individual employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucratic 
B)  matrix 
C)  divisional 
D)  functional 
A)  bureaucratic 
B)  matrix 
C)  divisional 
D)  functional

Question 20

_____ are natural work groups that are given substantial autonomy and in return are asked to control their own behavior and produce significant results.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leader-managed teams 
B)  Supervisor-managed teams 
C)  Self-managing teams 
D)  Management-led teams 
A)  Leader-managed teams 
B)  Supervisor-managed teams 
C)  Self-managing teams 
D)  Management-led teams

Planning and conducting a study is as an example of a research skill.

Which of the following statements differentiates teams from groups?

Boundary spanners keep communication channels open and active by constantly sharing information with other units in the organization and with people at other levels.

The _____ helps team members see themselves in action by focusing on what is currently happening around them.

Sara is part of an experienced team that mainly handles complex tasks.The team executes its functional roles and accomplishes the tasks efficiently.According to the life cycle of a team,which of the following stages is being illustrated in this scenario?

Collection of relevant data is typically the first stage in team building.

Organic forms work well if the environment is stable,not requiring any change within the organization.

What are cross-functional teams?

Jake is a manager at TriColors Inc.He forms a team for a new research project.His team members work collaboratively and follow the established group norms.According to the life cycle of a team,which of the following is typically the next stage for Jake's team?

Which of the following is an ingredient of effective teams?

Which of the following is a reason for the use of the matrix structure?

Virtual teams are groups of individuals from around the globe that meet through the use of technological aids without all of their members being present in the same location.

Modern organizations differ from classical organizational structures in that modern organizations:

Which of the following is a cause of social loafing?

Which of the following is classified as a consultation skill?

Which of the following is a typical supervisory role in a traditional structure?

Which of the following is typically the next stage of team development after a team is formed?

List the skills needed for boundary spanners.

A _____ organization is an overlay of one type of organization on another so that two chains of command are directing individual employees.

_____ are natural work groups that are given substantial autonomy and in return are asked to control their own behavior and produce significant results.

The Dynamics of People and Organizations

Models of Organizational Behavior

Managing Communications

Social Systems and Organizational Culture

Motivation

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Leadership

Empowerment and Participation

Employee Attitudes and Their Effects

Issues Between Organizations and Individuals

Conflict, Power, and Organizational Politics

Informal and Formal Groups

Managing Change

Stress and Counseling

Organizational Behavior Across Cultures

Filters

Exam 13: Teams and Team Building

Planning and conducting a study is as an example of a research skill.

Which of the following statements differentiates teams from groups?

Boundary spanners keep communication channels open and active by constantly sharing information with other units in the organization and with people at other levels.

The _____ helps team members see themselves in action by focusing on what is currently happening around them.

Sara is part of an experienced team that mainly handles complex tasks.The team executes its functional roles and accomplishes the tasks efficiently.According to the life cycle of a team,which of the following stages is being illustrated in this scenario?

Collection of relevant data is typically the first stage in team building.

Organic forms work well if the environment is stable,not requiring any change within the organization.

What are cross-functional teams?

Jake is a manager at TriColors Inc.He forms a team for a new research project.His team members work collaboratively and follow the established group norms.According to the life cycle of a team,which of the following is typically the next stage for Jake's team?

Which of the following is an ingredient of effective teams?

Which of the following is a reason for the use of the matrix structure?

Virtual teams are groups of individuals from around the globe that meet through the use of technological aids without all of their members being present in the same location.

Modern organizations differ from classical organizational structures in that modern organizations:

Which of the following is a cause of social loafing?

Which of the following is classified as a consultation skill?

Which of the following is a typical supervisory role in a traditional structure?

Which of the following is typically the next stage of team development after a team is formed?

List the skills needed for boundary spanners.

A _____ organization is an overlay of one type of organization on another so that two chains of command are directing individual employees.

_____ are natural work groups that are given substantial autonomy and in return are asked to control their own behavior and produce significant results.

The Dynamics of People and Organizations

Models of Organizational Behavior

Managing Communications

Social Systems and Organizational Culture

Motivation

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Leadership

Empowerment and Participation

Employee Attitudes and Their Effects

Issues Between Organizations and Individuals

Conflict, Power, and Organizational Politics

Informal and Formal Groups

Managing Change

Stress and Counseling

Organizational Behavior Across Cultures

Filters