Question 1

Sally is a member of a work team at Beauty-R-Us Corporation. She often proposes new solutions to team problems. This is an example of which task specialist role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harmonize 
B)  Seek information 
C)  Initiation 
D)  Reduce tension 
E)  Compromise 
A)  Harmonize 
B)  Seek information 
C)  Initiation 
D)  Reduce tension 
E)  Compromise

Question 2

Herman is a team leader at CyberChasers. He usually tries to resolve conflict by referring the problem to a third party, such as his boss. This style of conflict resolution is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitration. 
B)  mediation. 
C)  bargaining. 
D)  superordinate goals. 
E)  negotiation. 
A)  arbitration. 
B)  mediation. 
C)  bargaining. 
D)  superordinate goals. 
E)  negotiation.

Question 3

Which of the following teams are created outside the formal organization 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 4

Michael team has evolved to the storming stage of team development. As team leader, what should Michael be emphasizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lots of informal interaction 
B)  Participation by all team members 
C)  Task accomplishment 
D)  Goal achievement 
E)  Disbanding team 
A)  Lots of informal interaction 
B)  Participation by all team members 
C)  Task accomplishment 
D)  Goal achievement 
E)  Disbanding team

Question 5

____ is the extent to which team members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Norming 
B)  Commitment 
C)  Caring 
D)  Cohesiveness 
E)  Leadership. 
A)  Norming 
B)  Commitment 
C)  Caring 
D)  Cohesiveness 
E)  Leadership.

Question 6

The forming stage of team development is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  the establishment of order and cohesion. 
B)  cooperation. 
C)  problem solving. 
D)  orientation. 
E)  conflict. 
A)  the establishment of order and cohesion. 
B)  cooperation. 
C)  problem solving. 
D)  orientation. 
E)  conflict.

Question 7

The virtual teams have resulted from globalization and advances in technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The tendency to go along with others for the sake of avoiding conflict is described by the Abilene paradox.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A task force or a crossfunctional team is a group of employees from different departments formed to deal with a specific activity and existing only until the task is completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-managed teams are empowered with decision-making authority. 
B)  Self-managed teams still rely heavily on their manager. 
C)  Self-managed teams have little access to resources. 
D)  Self-managed teams will eventually develop into problem-solving teams. 
E)  None of these 
A)  Self-managed teams are empowered with decision-making authority. 
B)  Self-managed teams still rely heavily on their manager. 
C)  Self-managed teams have little access to resources. 
D)  Self-managed teams will eventually develop into problem-solving teams. 
E)  None of these

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morale is higher in cohesive teams. 
B)  Productivity is higher in cohesive teams. 
C)  Productivity differences among team members are great in cohesive teams. 
D)  Morale always suffers in cohesive teams. 
E)  Absenteeism rates are substantially higher with cohesive teams. 
A)  Morale is higher in cohesive teams. 
B)  Productivity is higher in cohesive teams. 
C)  Productivity differences among team members are great in cohesive teams. 
D)  Morale always suffers in cohesive teams. 
E)  Absenteeism rates are substantially higher with cohesive teams.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A role in which the individual devotes...

Question 13

Negotiation is the process of using a third party to settle a dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

____________________, ____________________, and ____________________ are the three characteristics of team structure and context influence cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

Team interaction; sh

Question 15

One of the primary advantages of virtual teams is the ability to rapidly assemble the most appropriate group of people to complete a project, solve a problem, or exploit a specific strategic opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following teams are described as a team that uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Command 
C)  Virtual 
D)  Long distance 
E)  Task force 
A)  Functional 
B)  Command 
C)  Virtual 
D)  Long distance 
E)  Task force

Question 18

A team created outside the formal organization to undertake a project of special importance or creativity is known as a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

special pu

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is a standard of conduct that is shared by team members and guides their behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a standard of conduct...

Question 20

InfoTech's new product team has 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 behaviors. 
C)  primacy. 
D)  a critical event. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  an explicit statement. 
B)  carryover behaviors. 
C)  primacy. 
D)  a critical event. 
E)  none of these.

Sally is a member of a work team at Beauty-R-Us Corporation. She often proposes new solutions to team problems. This is an example of which task specialist role?

Herman is a team leader at CyberChasers. He usually tries to resolve conflict by referring the problem to a third party, such as his boss. This style of conflict resolution is known as

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

Michael team has evolved to the storming stage of team development. As team leader, what should Michael be emphasizing?

____ is the extent to which team members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it.

The forming stage of team development is characterized by

The virtual teams have resulted from globalization and advances in technology.

The tendency to go along with others for the sake of avoiding conflict is described by the Abilene paradox.

A task force or a crossfunctional team is a group of employees from different departments formed to deal with a specific activity and existing only until the task is completed.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Negotiation is the process of using a third party to settle a dispute.

, , and are the three characteristics of team structure and context influence cohesiveness.

One of the primary advantages of virtual teams is the ability to rapidly assemble the most appropriate group of people to complete a project, solve a problem, or exploit a specific strategic opportunity.

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

Which of the following teams are described as a team that uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals?

A team created outside the formal organization to undertake a project of special importance or creativity is known as a(n) ____________________.

A(n) ____________________ is a standard of conduct that is shared by team members and guides their behavior.

InfoTech's new product team has 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

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Exam 17: Leading Teams

Sally is a member of a work team at Beauty-R-Us Corporation. She often proposes new solutions to team problems. This is an example of which task specialist role?

Herman is a team leader at CyberChasers. He usually tries to resolve conflict by referring the problem to a third party, such as his boss. This style of conflict resolution is known as

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

Michael team has evolved to the storming stage of team development. As team leader, what should Michael be emphasizing?

____ is the extent to which team members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it.

The forming stage of team development is characterized by

The virtual teams have resulted from globalization and advances in technology.

The tendency to go along with others for the sake of avoiding conflict is described by the Abilene paradox.

A task force or a crossfunctional team is a group of employees from different departments formed to deal with a specific activity and existing only until the task is completed.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Negotiation is the process of using a third party to settle a dispute.

____________________, ____________________, and ____________________ are the three characteristics of team structure and context influence cohesiveness.

One of the primary advantages of virtual teams is the ability to rapidly assemble the most appropriate group of people to complete a project, solve a problem, or exploit a specific strategic opportunity.

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

Which of the following teams are described as a team that uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals?

A team created outside the formal organization to undertake a project of special importance or creativity is known as a(n) ____________________.

A(n) ____________________ is a standard of conduct that is shared by team members and guides their behavior.

InfoTech's new product team has 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

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The Evolution of Management Thinking

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Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

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Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

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Managing Quality and Performance

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Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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, , and are the three characteristics of team structure and context influence cohesiveness.