Question 1

Small groups tend to complete tasks faster than larger groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following personality traits tends to have a negative impact on group productivity and morale?

Accepted Answer

A) dominance 
B) self-reliance 
C) independence 
D) sociability 
E) extroversion 
A) dominance 
B) self-reliance 
C) independence 
D) sociability 
E) extroversion

Question 3

Research on conformity suggests that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) conformity does not apply to global teams 
B) conformity is culture-bound 
C) idea diversity provides problems 
D) conformity tends to be higher in individualistic cultures than in collectivist cultures 
E) groupthink tends to be more of a problem in global teams 
A) conformity does not apply to global teams 
B) conformity is culture-bound 
C) idea diversity provides problems 
D) conformity tends to be higher in individualistic cultures than in collectivist cultures 
E) groupthink tends to be more of a problem in global teams

Question 4

The stage of group development in which you would most likely see a battle over group leadership is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT identified in your textbook as a reason why organisations use teams?

Accepted Answer

A) creates esprit de corps 
B) solves simple problems speedily 
C) takes advantage of workforce diversity 
D) increases performance 
E) allows managers to do more strategic management 
A) creates esprit de corps 
B) solves simple problems speedily 
C) takes advantage of workforce diversity 
D) increases performance 
E) allows managers to do more strategic management

Question 6

Groups whose members work intensely on a specific, common goal using their positive synergy, individual and mutual accountability and complementary skills is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) work team 
B) formal team 
C) interdependent team 
D) social team 
E) informal team 
A) work team 
B) formal team 
C) interdependent team 
D) social team 
E) informal team

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group decision making over individual decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) They generate more alternatives. 
B) There is increased legitimacy of the decision. 
C) There is less acceptance of a solution. 
D) They provide more information. 
E) There is reluctance to fight a decision they helped develop. 
A) They generate more alternatives. 
B) There is increased legitimacy of the decision. 
C) There is less acceptance of a solution. 
D) They provide more information. 
E) There is reluctance to fight a decision they helped develop.

Question 8

Effective teams are characterised by ________ communication.

Accepted Answer

A) linear 
B) lateral 
C) virtual 
D) good 
E) organic 
A) linear 
B) lateral 
C) virtual 
D) good 
E) organic

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of group member resources?

Accepted Answer

A) group member personalities 
B) a complex task 
C) the group size 
D) expected behaviours imposed from the central office 
E) the group leadership 
A) group member personalities 
B) a complex task 
C) the group size 
D) expected behaviours imposed from the central office 
E) the group leadership

Question 10

A formal group of employees who operate without a manager and are responsible for a complete work process or segment is referred to as the self-managed team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Education, age, skill and experience are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) formal status categories 
B) individual status categories 
C) in-group status categories 
D) informal status categories 
E) out-group status categories 
A) formal status categories 
B) individual status categories 
C) in-group status categories 
D) informal status categories 
E) out-group status categories

Question 12

________ refers to a prestige grading, position or rank within a group.

Accepted Answer

A) Role conflict 
B) Status 
C) Norm 
D) Role 
E) Accommodation 
A) Role conflict 
B) Status 
C) Norm 
D) Role 
E) Accommodation

Question 13

Under some conditions, high levels of conflict are conducive to high levels of group performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is important for managers to be sensitive to the unique differences of each member of the global team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The findings of Asch's experiment utilising lines of different lengths would relate to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) work group cohesiveness 
B) performance perceptions 
C) role conflict 
D) job status 
E) workplace conformity 
A) work group cohesiveness 
B) performance perceptions 
C) role conflict 
D) job status 
E) workplace conformity

Question 16

________ prevent a group from achieving its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Functional conflicts 
B) Command groups 
C) Informal groups 
D) Cross-functional teams 
E) Dysfunctional conflicts 
A) Functional conflicts 
B) Command groups 
C) Informal groups 
D) Cross-functional teams 
E) Dysfunctional conflicts

Question 17

A self-managed work team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organisational tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the progression of groups through their development stages?

Accepted Answer

A) Groups in the conforming stage are more effective than in the norming stage. 
B) Groups develop in a linear manner. 
C) Several stages may be happening simultaneously. 
D) Groups will always regress to previous stages, if only for a short time. 
E) Conflict inhibits group effectiveness. 
A) Groups in the conforming stage are more effective than in the norming stage. 
B) Groups develop in a linear manner. 
C) Several stages may be happening simultaneously. 
D) Groups will always regress to previous stages, if only for a short time. 
E) Conflict inhibits group effectiveness.

Question 19

In a short essay, list and discuss the five stages of group development.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that groups pass through

Question 20

Group tasks can be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) quite independent or interdependent 
B) very simple and dependent 
C) very complex and interdependent 
D) simple or complex and interdependent or independent 
E) quite complicated and dependent 
A) quite independent or interdependent 
B) very simple and dependent 
C) very complex and interdependent 
D) simple or complex and interdependent or independent 
E) quite complicated and dependent

Small groups tend to complete tasks faster than larger groups.

Which of the following personality traits tends to have a negative impact on group productivity and morale?

Research on conformity suggests that ________.

The stage of group development in which you would most likely see a battle over group leadership is ________.

Which of the following was NOT identified in your textbook as a reason why organisations use teams?

Groups whose members work intensely on a specific, common goal using their positive synergy, individual and mutual accountability and complementary skills is a(n)________.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group decision making over individual decision making?

Effective teams are characterised by ________ communication.

Which of the following is an example of group member resources?

A formal group of employees who operate without a manager and are responsible for a complete work process or segment is referred to as the self-managed team.

Education, age, skill and experience are examples of which of the following?

________ refers to a prestige grading, position or rank within a group.

Under some conditions, high levels of conflict are conducive to high levels of group performance.

It is important for managers to be sensitive to the unique differences of each member of the global team.

The findings of Asch's experiment utilising lines of different lengths would relate to which of the following?

________ prevent a group from achieving its goals.

A self-managed work team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organisational tasks.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the progression of groups through their development stages?

In a short essay, list and discuss the five stages of group development.

Group tasks can be ________.

Managers in the Workplace

Management History

Managing the External Environment and Organisational Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Understanding and Managing Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters

Exam 13: Managing Teams

Small groups tend to complete tasks faster than larger groups.

Which of the following personality traits tends to have a negative impact on group productivity and morale?

Research on conformity suggests that ________.

The stage of group development in which you would most likely see a battle over group leadership is ________.

Which of the following was NOT identified in your textbook as a reason why organisations use teams?

Groups whose members work intensely on a specific, common goal using their positive synergy, individual and mutual accountability and complementary skills is a(n)________.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group decision making over individual decision making?

Effective teams are characterised by ________ communication.

Which of the following is an example of group member resources?

A formal group of employees who operate without a manager and are responsible for a complete work process or segment is referred to as the self-managed team.

Education, age, skill and experience are examples of which of the following?

________ refers to a prestige grading, position or rank within a group.

Under some conditions, high levels of conflict are conducive to high levels of group performance.

It is important for managers to be sensitive to the unique differences of each member of the global team.

The findings of Asch's experiment utilising lines of different lengths would relate to which of the following?

________ prevent a group from achieving its goals.

A self-managed work team brings together experts in various specialties to work together on various organisational tasks.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the progression of groups through their development stages?

In a short essay, list and discuss the five stages of group development.

Group tasks can be ________.

Managers in the Workplace

Management History

Managing the External Environment and Organisational Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Understanding and Managing Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters