Question 1

Performance gains that result when individuals and departments coordinate their actions is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  synergy 
B)  conformance 
C)  deviance 
D)  groupthink 
E)  social loafing 
A)  synergy 
B)  conformance 
C)  deviance 
D)  groupthink 
E)  social loafing

Question 2

High levels of cohesiveness can cause group members to be extremely focused on group goal accomplishment even if it may jeopardize organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following factors increase(s) group cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Significantly large group size 
B)  Effectively managed diversity 
C)  Elimination of competition among groups 
D)  Low level of participation within groups 
E)  Lack of success and poor performances by teams 
A)  Significantly large group size 
B)  Effectively managed diversity 
C)  Elimination of competition among groups 
D)  Low level of participation within groups 
E)  Lack of success and poor performances by teams

Question 4

Which of the following is a consequence of high group cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower levels of participation within the group 
B)  High deviance in groups 
C)  High emphasis on group goal achievement 
D)  Decreasing levels of conformity to group norms 
E)  Decreasing levels of group attractiveness 
A)  Lower levels of participation within the group 
B)  High deviance in groups 
C)  High emphasis on group goal achievement 
D)  Decreasing levels of conformity to group norms 
E)  Decreasing levels of group attractiveness

Question 5

When group members are reciprocally interdependent, managers are advised to create large groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of a command group?

Accepted Answer

A)  A command group is an example of an informal group. 
B)  A command group is composed of employees who enjoy one another's company and socialize with one another. 
C)  A group of interns who work in a hospital and have lunch together twice a week constitute a command group. 
D)  A command group is composed of the CEO, the president, and the heads of the most important departments. 
E)  Subordinates who report to the same supervisor compose a command group. 
A)  A command group is an example of an informal group. 
B)  A command group is composed of employees who enjoy one another's company and socialize with one another. 
C)  A group of interns who work in a hospital and have lunch together twice a week constitute a command group. 
D)  A command group is composed of the CEO, the president, and the heads of the most important departments. 
E)  Subordinates who report to the same supervisor compose a command group.

Question 7

A member of a task force does not work as much as the others in the team, as he is confident that the others will account for his slacking. This group member is exhibiting _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohesion 
B)  synergy 
C)  group conformity 
D)  groupthink 
E)  social loafing 
A)  cohesion 
B)  synergy 
C)  group conformity 
D)  groupthink 
E)  social loafing

Question 8

Which of the following is a consequence of group cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effectively managed diversity 
B)  Group identity and healthy competition 
C)  Group size 
D)  Level of conformity to group norms 
E)  Success 
A)  Effectively managed diversity 
B)  Group identity and healthy competition 
C)  Group size 
D)  Level of conformity to group norms 
E)  Success

Question 9

Shared rules of conduct that most group members follow are known as group norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When developing groups, it is highly unlikely that the members of a group will come to common understandings immediately. There will almost always be disagreements and a conflict of ideas. This stage of group development is called _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The degree to which members of a group are attracted to or loyal to the group is called group cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Performance gains that result when individuals and departments coordinate their actions is called _____.

High levels of cohesiveness can cause group members to be extremely focused on group goal accomplishment even if it may jeopardize organizational performance.

Which of the following factors increase(s) group cohesiveness?

Which of the following is a consequence of high group cohesiveness?

When group members are reciprocally interdependent, managers are advised to create large groups.

Which of the following statements is true of a command group?

A member of a task force does not work as much as the others in the team, as he is confident that the others will account for his slacking. This group member is exhibiting _____.

Which of the following is a consequence of group cohesiveness?

Shared rules of conduct that most group members follow are known as group norms.

When developing groups, it is highly unlikely that the members of a group will come to common understandings immediately. There will almost always be disagreements and a conflict of ideas. This stage of group development is called _____.

The degree to which members of a group are attracted to or loyal to the group is called group cohesiveness.

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Exam 15: Effective Groups and Teams

Performance gains that result when individuals and departments coordinate their actions is called _____.

High levels of cohesiveness can cause group members to be extremely focused on group goal accomplishment even if it may jeopardize organizational performance.

Which of the following factors increase(s) group cohesiveness?

Which of the following is a consequence of high group cohesiveness?

When group members are reciprocally interdependent, managers are advised to create large groups.

Which of the following statements is true of a command group?

A member of a task force does not work as much as the others in the team, as he is confident that the others will account for his slacking. This group member is exhibiting _____.

Which of the following is a consequence of group cohesiveness?

Shared rules of conduct that most group members follow are known as group norms.

When developing groups, it is highly unlikely that the members of a group will come to common understandings immediately. There will almost always be disagreements and a conflict of ideas. This stage of group development is called _____.

The degree to which members of a group are attracted to or loyal to the group is called group cohesiveness.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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