Question 1

Problem-solving teams usually are the first step in a company's move toward greater employee participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A role in which the individual devotes personal time and energy to helping the team accomplish its task is called a ______________________________________ (two words)role.

Accepted Answer

Task specialist

Question 3

All of these behaviours are consistent with the role of a task specialist,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  seek information 
B)  initiation 
C)  summarise 
D)  compromise 
E)  energise. 
A)  seek information 
B)  initiation 
C)  summarise 
D)  compromise 
E)  energise. D

Question 4

The members of the new product team at Infections International have a norm of backing up each of their computer's hard drives at the end of each working day.This norm developed because one day a computer virus infected the team's computer network and destroyed many important computer files.The cause of this norm was clearly:

Accepted Answer

A)  an explicit statement 
B)  carryover behaviours 
C)  Primacy 
D)  a critical event 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  an explicit statement 
B)  carryover behaviours 
C)  Primacy 
D)  a critical event 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 5

During the forming stage of team development,team members will undergo orientation tasks,while the leader will be facilitating social interchanges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these refers to a unit of two or more people who interact and coordinate their work to accomplish a specific objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  An organisation 
B)  A council 
C)  A committee 
D)  A team 
E)  Leadership 
A)  An organisation 
B)  A council 
C)  A committee 
D)  A team 
E)  Leadership

Question 7

List the characteristics of a typical problem-solving team.

Accepted Answer

The typical problem-solving te

Question 8

As a general rule,large teams make need satisfaction for individuals more difficult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these teams are created outside the formal organisation structure to undertake a project of special importance or creativity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertical 
B)  Command 
C)  Special-purpose 
D)  Cross-functional 
E)  Functional 
A)  Vertical 
B)  Command 
C)  Special-purpose 
D)  Cross-functional 
E)  Functional

Question 10

Causes of conflict within teams include scarcity of resources and goal similarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List and briefly discuss the potential costs of teams.

Accepted Answer

Teams are not without their liabilities

Question 12

During the ____________________ stage of team development,individual personalities emerge.People become more assertive in clarifying their roles and what is expected of them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the ____________________ stage of team development,individual...

Question 13

A horizontal team is a semi-permanent team in the organisational structure created to deal with tasks that occur regularly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

______________ is a collaborative approach based on a win-win assumption,whereby the parties want a creative solution that benefits both sides of the conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross functional negotiation 
B)  Integrative negotiation 
C)  Distributive negotiation 
D)  Group persuasion 
E)  Teamwork 
A)  Cross functional negotiation 
B)  Integrative negotiation 
C)  Distributive negotiation 
D)  Group persuasion 
E)  Teamwork

Question 15

Briefly discuss the various styles that can be used to handle conflict.

Accepted Answer

There are five styles for dealing with c

Question 16

Todd is a manager at Kanga Electronics.Recently,he was assigned a work team.He is in charge of the team and it consists of the subordinates under his authority.This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal team 
B)  vertical team 
C)  self-managed team 
D)  special-purpose team 
E)  social team. 
A)  horizontal team 
B)  vertical team 
C)  self-managed team 
D)  special-purpose team 
E)  social team.

Question 17

Special-purpose teams are created outside the formal organisational structure to undertake a project of special importance of creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Team cohesiveness is defined as the extent to which members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following pertains to groups,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  groups have a specific vision or purpose 
B)  groups run efficient meetings 
C)  groups have individual accountability 
D)  groups delegate work to individuals 
E)  All of these choices pertain to groups. 
A)  groups have a specific vision or purpose 
B)  groups run efficient meetings 
C)  groups have individual accountability 
D)  groups delegate work to individuals 
E)  All of these choices pertain to groups.

Question 20

A group of employees from different departments formed to deal with a specific activity and existing only until the task is completed is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical team 
B)  command team 
C)  special-purpose team 
D)  task force 
E)  functional group. 
A)  vertical team 
B)  command team 
C)  special-purpose team 
D)  task force 
E)  functional group.

Problem-solving teams usually are the first step in a company's move toward greater employee participation.

A role in which the individual devotes personal time and energy to helping the team accomplish its task is called a ______________________________________ (two words)role.

All of these behaviours are consistent with the role of a task specialist,except:

During the forming stage of team development,team members will undergo orientation tasks,while the leader will be facilitating social interchanges.

Which of these refers to a unit of two or more people who interact and coordinate their work to accomplish a specific objective?

List the characteristics of a typical problem-solving team.

As a general rule,large teams make need satisfaction for individuals more difficult.

Which of these teams are created outside the formal organisation structure to undertake a project of special importance or creativity?

Causes of conflict within teams include scarcity of resources and goal similarity.

List and briefly discuss the potential costs of teams.

During the ____________________ stage of team development,individual personalities emerge.People become more assertive in clarifying their roles and what is expected of them.

A horizontal team is a semi-permanent team in the organisational structure created to deal with tasks that occur regularly.

______________ is a collaborative approach based on a win-win assumption,whereby the parties want a creative solution that benefits both sides of the conflict.

Briefly discuss the various styles that can be used to handle conflict.

Todd is a manager at Kanga Electronics.Recently,he was assigned a work team.He is in charge of the team and it consists of the subordinates under his authority.This is an example of a:

Special-purpose teams are created outside the formal organisational structure to undertake a project of special importance of creativity.

Team cohesiveness is defined as the extent to which members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it.

All of the following pertains to groups,except:

A group of employees from different departments formed to deal with a specific activity and existing only until the task is completed is known as a:

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Exam 18: Leading Teams

Problem-solving teams usually are the first step in a company's move toward greater employee participation.

A role in which the individual devotes personal time and energy to helping the team accomplish its task is called a ______________________________________ (two words)role.

All of these behaviours are consistent with the role of a task specialist,except:

During the forming stage of team development,team members will undergo orientation tasks,while the leader will be facilitating social interchanges.

Which of these refers to a unit of two or more people who interact and coordinate their work to accomplish a specific objective?

List the characteristics of a typical problem-solving team.

As a general rule,large teams make need satisfaction for individuals more difficult.

Which of these teams are created outside the formal organisation structure to undertake a project of special importance or creativity?

Causes of conflict within teams include scarcity of resources and goal similarity.

List and briefly discuss the potential costs of teams.

During the ____________________ stage of team development,individual personalities emerge.People become more assertive in clarifying their roles and what is expected of them.

A horizontal team is a semi-permanent team in the organisational structure created to deal with tasks that occur regularly.

______________ is a collaborative approach based on a win-win assumption,whereby the parties want a creative solution that benefits both sides of the conflict.

Briefly discuss the various styles that can be used to handle conflict.

Todd is a manager at Kanga Electronics.Recently,he was assigned a work team.He is in charge of the team and it consists of the subordinates under his authority.This is an example of a:

Special-purpose teams are created outside the formal organisational structure to undertake a project of special importance of creativity.

Team cohesiveness is defined as the extent to which members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it.

All of the following pertains to groups,except:

A group of employees from different departments formed to deal with a specific activity and existing only until the task is completed is known as a:

The Changing World of Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Ethics,Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Organisational Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organisation Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resourcess

Managing Diversity

Individual Behaviour in Organisations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Communication in Organisations

Managerial and Quality Control

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology and E-Business

Making Effective Management Happen

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