Question 1

What is groupthink,and under what conditions is it more likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is when members of a cohesive

Question 2

Based on Self-Assessment 8-1,list some things that a team could do to improve its level of teamwork.Use experiences associated with a present or past job.

Accepted Answer

Based on Self-Assessment 8-1, there are

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT describe a self-managed team?

Accepted Answer

A) Fixed team design. 
B) Team accountability. 
C) Multiskilled members. 
D) Leadership within the team. 
A) Fixed team design. 
B) Team accountability. 
C) Multiskilled members. 
D) Leadership within the team.

Question 4

We have a collective mentality that focuses on a shared mission.
This is a characteristic of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) group 
B) team 
A) group 
B) team

Question 5

At Solomon's Technology Solutions,an integrated team with members from R&D,design,finance,customer service,and quality control oversaw an ambitious information system for a big client.
What type of team does this describe?

Accepted Answer

A) group 
B) functional team 
C) cross-functional team 
D) self-managed team 
A) group 
B) functional team 
C) cross-functional team 
D) self-managed team

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding team norms is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Norms determine what behavior is acceptable and unacceptable. 
B) Norms are typically developed only after a team has been together for awhile. 
C) Norms influence how a team makes decisions. 
D) Norms provide the underpinnings for team cohesion. 
A) Norms determine what behavior is acceptable and unacceptable. 
B) Norms are typically developed only after a team has been together for awhile. 
C) Norms influence how a team makes decisions. 
D) Norms provide the underpinnings for team cohesion.

Question 7

Describe which of the SMT Facilitator's team-building activities (see Exhibit 8.5)have been employed in a team that you are or had been a member.

Accepted Answer

One team-building activity that the SMT

Question 8

A team charter is a document developed by management to specify the rules by which the team will be governed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To enhance the success rate of an SMT,top management should do all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) allow time after training for the team members to bond with one another and form team skills. 
B) ensure that the organization has the necessary resources to commit to this kind of change in time, money, and people. 
C) carefully select members for the SMT. 
D) disband the SMT if there is a hint of crisis. 
A) allow time after training for the team members to bond with one another and form team skills. 
B) ensure that the organization has the necessary resources to commit to this kind of change in time, money, and people. 
C) carefully select members for the SMT. 
D) disband the SMT if there is a hint of crisis.

Question 10

An advantage of teamwork is that members can help each other and avoid major errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the level of decision-making latitude commonly found in self-managed teams?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the types of decision,the a

Question 12

The three parts of conducting effective meetings include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) identify objectives. 
B) cover agenda items. 
C) summarize and review assignments. 
D) read the minutes. 
A) identify objectives. 
B) cover agenda items. 
C) summarize and review assignments. 
D) read the minutes.

Question 13

A certain amount of our work day is left up to us to do whatever we chose - like experimenting and sharing new ideas. Does this arrangement favor or lessen creativity?

Accepted Answer

A) may favor greater team creativity 
B) may lessen team creativity 
A) may favor greater team creativity 
B) may lessen team creativity

Question 14

Leadership: Decision Making.Your secretary's computer works OK but is getting old,and you have money in the budget to replace it.You selected the last computer before the secretary started the job.The secretary has never purchased a computer before.You haven't been keeping up with the latest innovations and are not sure of what make,model,or features to get.The secretary has been doing an excellent job.
For the Variables line,write the numbers 1 to 4.To the right of the four numbers, write the four variables.To the left of the four numbers, write the answers to each variable from the Leadership Decision Making model that represents the style to use based on the variable.Fill in the Leadership Style and Action Taken lines with the appropriate answers.
Variables:
Leadership Style:
Action Taken:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leadership: Decision Making.Your secretary's computer works OK...

Question 15

The job of a self-managed team champion includes:

Accepted Answer

A) pushing revolutionary ideas through groups or teams. 
B) policing autonomous teams for groupthink. 
C) defending SMTs from enemy attacks. 
D) weekly reports to top management. 
A) pushing revolutionary ideas through groups or teams. 
B) policing autonomous teams for groupthink. 
C) defending SMTs from enemy attacks. 
D) weekly reports to top management.

Question 16

Think of a past or present job.Based on your knowledge of the distinction between a group and a team,would you say you were part of a team or a group? Explain.

Accepted Answer

I was part of a team in my previous job.

Question 17

Leadership: Decision Making.You are the chairperson of a committee that is charged with recommending ways to improve interdepartmental communications.There are members - all managers - from the seven departments in the organization.You are basically providing no leadership.The group works well together,as it makes decisions by consensus.You have accepted a promotion,which requires you to transfer to a new location in one week; therefore,you can no longer be on the committee.You have been asked to select your replacement as chair of the committee.You really don't know who would want the position,and you believe that any one of the members would do a good job.
For the Variables line,write the numbers 1 to 4.To the right of the four numbers, write the four variables.To the left of the four numbers, write the answers to each variable from the Leadership Decision Making model that represents the style to use based on the variable.Fill in the Leadership Style and Action Taken lines with the appropriate answers.
Variables:
Leadership Style:
Action Taken:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leadership: Decision Making.You are the chairperson of...

Question 18

A functional team is a group of employees belonging to the same functional department,such as marketing,R&D,production,human resources,or information systems,who have a common objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Recall a present or past job.Describe what type of team you are in or have been in?functional,cross-functional,or self-managed.

Accepted Answer

I have been in a cross-functional team i

Question 20

Describe top management's role in improving the success rate of self-managed teams.

Accepted Answer

Senior management has the principal resp

What is groupthink,and under what conditions is it more likely to occur?

Based on Self-Assessment 8-1,list some things that a team could do to improve its level of teamwork.Use experiences associated with a present or past job.

Which of the following does NOT describe a self-managed team?

We have a collective mentality that focuses on a shared mission. This is a characteristic of which of the following?

At Solomon's Technology Solutions,an integrated team with members from R&D,design,finance,customer service,and quality control oversaw an ambitious information system for a big client. What type of team does this describe?

Which of the following statements regarding team norms is NOT true?

Describe which of the SMT Facilitator's team-building activities (see Exhibit 8.5)have been employed in a team that you are or had been a member.

A team charter is a document developed by management to specify the rules by which the team will be governed.

To enhance the success rate of an SMT,top management should do all of the following,EXCEPT:

An advantage of teamwork is that members can help each other and avoid major errors.

Describe the level of decision-making latitude commonly found in self-managed teams?

The three parts of conducting effective meetings include all of the following EXCEPT:

A certain amount of our work day is left up to us to do whatever we chose - like experimenting and sharing new ideas. Does this arrangement favor or lessen creativity?

The job of a self-managed team champion includes:

Think of a past or present job.Based on your knowledge of the distinction between a group and a team,would you say you were part of a team or a group? Explain.

A functional team is a group of employees belonging to the same functional department,such as marketing,R&D,production,human resources,or information systems,who have a common objective.

Recall a present or past job.Describe what type of team you are in or have been in?functional,cross-functional,or self-managed.

Describe top management's role in improving the success rate of self-managed teams.

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

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Exam 8: Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

What is groupthink,and under what conditions is it more likely to occur?

Based on Self-Assessment 8-1,list some things that a team could do to improve its level of teamwork.Use experiences associated with a present or past job.

Which of the following does NOT describe a self-managed team?

We have a collective mentality that focuses on a shared mission. This is a characteristic of which of the following?

At Solomon's Technology Solutions,an integrated team with members from R&D,design,finance,customer service,and quality control oversaw an ambitious information system for a big client. What type of team does this describe?

Which of the following statements regarding team norms is NOT true?

Describe which of the SMT Facilitator's team-building activities (see Exhibit 8.5)have been employed in a team that you are or had been a member.

A team charter is a document developed by management to specify the rules by which the team will be governed.

To enhance the success rate of an SMT,top management should do all of the following,EXCEPT:

An advantage of teamwork is that members can help each other and avoid major errors.

Describe the level of decision-making latitude commonly found in self-managed teams?

The three parts of conducting effective meetings include all of the following EXCEPT:

A certain amount of our work day is left up to us to do whatever we chose - like experimenting and sharing new ideas. Does this arrangement favor or lessen creativity?

The job of a self-managed team champion includes:

Think of a past or present job.Based on your knowledge of the distinction between a group and a team,would you say you were part of a team or a group? Explain.

A functional team is a group of employees belonging to the same functional department,such as marketing,R&D,production,human resources,or information systems,who have a common objective.

Recall a present or past job.Describe what type of team you are in or have been in?functional,cross-functional,or self-managed.

Describe top management's role in improving the success rate of self-managed teams.

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

Filters