Question 1

The "standard classification system" lists ______ different types of teams.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  There is no standard classification system for describing different types of teams. 
A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  There is no standard classification system for describing different types of teams. D

Question 2

The text examines four things that are particularly important when it comes to developing effective teams: training,communications,empowerment,and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  skill sets 
B)  education 
C)  management 
D)  rewards 
A)  skill sets 
B)  education 
C)  management 
D)  rewards D

Question 3

All of the following are strategies for increasing group cohesion except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Physically locating the group closer to other groups 
B)  Inducing agreement on group goals 
C)  Making the group more homogeneous 
D)  Allocating rewards to the group, not individuals 
A)  Physically locating the group closer to other groups 
B)  Inducing agreement on group goals 
C)  Making the group more homogeneous 
D)  Allocating rewards to the group, not individuals A

Question 4

Your team is approaching a very important decision.What is groupthink and what steps should be considered to prevent groupthink?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink may mean that rather than mak

Question 5

Some researchers believe that the "go/no go" decision to launch the doomed space shuttle Challenger was influenced by groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How are teams classified?

Accepted Answer

There is no standard classification syst

Question 7

_____________ refers to a secretive research and development project that operates outside of normal company operations to create innovative products.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tiger team 
B)  Skunkworks 
C)  Salamander factories 
D)  Zebra divisions 
A)  Tiger team 
B)  Skunkworks 
C)  Salamander factories 
D)  Zebra divisions

Question 8

By design,many groups never experience the _______________ stage of development.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Quality circles usually have _______________ members.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 5 
B)  5 to 10 
C)  6 to 12 
D)  15 or more 
A)  1 to 5 
B)  5 to 10 
C)  6 to 12 
D)  15 or more

Question 10

Generally,the _______________ stage of group development is complete when individuals begin to view themselves as part of a group.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Describe the stages of group formation.

Accepted Answer

One widely cited model of group developm

Question 12

The interaction between group members must include face-to-face verbal exchanges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are ways to guard against groupthink except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage members to state objections and doubts 
B)  Break into subgroups to work on the same problem, then share proposed solutions with the group 
C)  Assign a team member to play devil's advocate 
D)  Encourage objections by having the group leader endorse a particular course of action 
A)  Encourage members to state objections and doubts 
B)  Break into subgroups to work on the same problem, then share proposed solutions with the group 
C)  Assign a team member to play devil's advocate 
D)  Encourage objections by having the group leader endorse a particular course of action

Question 14

Sometimes teams are given too much authority.This is particularly dangerous in the _______________ stages of team involvement.

Accepted Answer

A)  early 
B)  mature 
C)  late 
D)  All of the above 
A)  early 
B)  mature 
C)  late 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

In many cases,groups form because individuals believe they can derive greater economic benefits from their jobs if they organize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How is status assigned to a position?

Accepted Answer

The status assigned to a particular posi

Question 17

As it expected in a society in general,cultures with a more collective tradition may place less emphasis on the group and on conformity with norms than might cultures with a more individualistic orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The degree of conformity with group norms can be influenced by cultural factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_______________ needs may be met by joining a high-status or prestige group in which membership is hard to obtain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social 
B)  Security 
C)  Esteem 
D)  Economic 
A)  Social 
B)  Security 
C)  Esteem 
D)  Economic

Question 20

What factors are important to team success?

Accepted Answer

Teams represent one form or type of grou

The "standard classification system" lists ______ different types of teams.

The text examines four things that are particularly important when it comes to developing effective teams: training,communications,empowerment,and _______________.

All of the following are strategies for increasing group cohesion except:

Your team is approaching a very important decision.What is groupthink and what steps should be considered to prevent groupthink?

Some researchers believe that the "go/no go" decision to launch the doomed space shuttle Challenger was influenced by groupthink.

How are teams classified?

_____________ refers to a secretive research and development project that operates outside of normal company operations to create innovative products.

By design,many groups never experience the _______________ stage of development.

Quality circles usually have _______________ members.

Generally,the _______________ stage of group development is complete when individuals begin to view themselves as part of a group.

Describe the stages of group formation.

The interaction between group members must include face-to-face verbal exchanges.

All of the following are ways to guard against groupthink except:

Sometimes teams are given too much authority.This is particularly dangerous in the _______________ stages of team involvement.

In many cases,groups form because individuals believe they can derive greater economic benefits from their jobs if they organize.

How is status assigned to a position?

As it expected in a society in general,cultures with a more collective tradition may place less emphasis on the group and on conformity with norms than might cultures with a more individualistic orientation.

The degree of conformity with group norms can be influenced by cultural factors.

_______________ needs may be met by joining a high-status or prestige group in which membership is hard to obtain.

What factors are important to team success?

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Exam 10: Groups and Teams

The "standard classification system" lists ______ different types of teams.

The text examines four things that are particularly important when it comes to developing effective teams: training,communications,empowerment,and _______________.

All of the following are strategies for increasing group cohesion except:

Your team is approaching a very important decision.What is groupthink and what steps should be considered to prevent groupthink?

Some researchers believe that the "go/no go" decision to launch the doomed space shuttle Challenger was influenced by groupthink.

How are teams classified?

_____________ refers to a secretive research and development project that operates outside of normal company operations to create innovative products.

By design,many groups never experience the _______________ stage of development.

Quality circles usually have _______________ members.

Generally,the _______________ stage of group development is complete when individuals begin to view themselves as part of a group.

Describe the stages of group formation.

The interaction between group members must include face-to-face verbal exchanges.

All of the following are ways to guard against groupthink except:

Sometimes teams are given too much authority.This is particularly dangerous in the _______________ stages of team involvement.

In many cases,groups form because individuals believe they can derive greater economic benefits from their jobs if they organize.

How is status assigned to a position?

As it expected in a society in general,cultures with a more collective tradition may place less emphasis on the group and on conformity with norms than might cultures with a more individualistic orientation.

The degree of conformity with group norms can be influenced by cultural factors.

_______________ needs may be met by joining a high-status or prestige group in which membership is hard to obtain.

What factors are important to team success?

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

International and Organizational Culture

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Decision Making

Leadership

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change

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