Exam 11: Team Dynamics, Creativity and Problem Solving, and Decision Making

The _____ decision maker may be viewed as wishy-washy and indecisive.

_____ roles are the things group members do and say that directly aid in the accomplishment of its objectives.

What supervisory styles can be used with groups in various stages of development?

_____ occurs when the group's solution to a problem or opportunity is superior to all individual's.

What can be done to improve the group's dynamics? Explain.

Which of the following supervisory styles is used during the first stage of group development?

Synectics is the process of suggesting many alternatives, without evaluation, to solve a problem.

_____ are official, ongoing teams that consist of managers and their employees.

List each team member in order by status in the team, including yourself. What are some of the characteristics that lead to high or low status on the team?

If any one of the components of a team is weak, performance will suffer. This is called the _____ effect.

Explain the parts of a meeting.

A _____ is a cooperative attempt to develop a solution acceptable to all employees, rather than a competitive battle in which a solution is forced on some members of the group.

Identify the group's stage of development and the leader's situational supervisory style. Does the leader use the appropriate style?

The resolution stage of group development is characterized by outstanding development level, high commitment, and high competence.

You have taken over as the new manager of a department. The employees are interested in doing a good job and have potential. However, because they have not worked together, they do not have the competence to achieve the task. Which of the following supervisory styles is most appropriate in this stage?

_____ are the group's shared expectations of its members' behavior.

"Hang in there. You can do it!" Which of the following roles does this statement fulfill?

_____ is a formal, temporary team that discontinues when its purpose is accomplished.

The smaller the group size, the greater the cohesiveness.

"Our group members do not share any racial jokes or talk negatively about any race." Which of the following components of group dynamics does this statement represent?