Question 1

The phenomenal success of Microsoft Corporation is attributed in part to its extensive use of software re-search and development _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  groups 
B)  teams 
C)  collectives 
D)  skunkworks 
A)  groups 
B)  teams 
C)  collectives 
D)  skunkworks

Question 2

What is the relationship between cohesiveness of a work group and conformity to group norms?

Accepted Answer

In general,as the cohesiveness

Question 3

The efficient and successful use of technology is critically important to the success of _______________ teams.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-managed 
B)  problem-solving 
C)  cross-functional 
D)  virtual 
A)  self-managed 
B)  problem-solving 
C)  cross-functional 
D)  virtual

Question 4

What is the relationship between group composition and performance?

Accepted Answer

All else being equal,homogeneous groups

Question 5

While there are issues regarding conforming to national culture,SMTs are currently taken to be the universally most effective form of organization.They have been successful in virtually every organization that has implemented them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ___________ is specified by the organization chart and is made up of the subordinates who report directly to a given supervisor while a ___________ comprises the employees who work together to complete a particular task or project.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal team; functional group 
B)  task group; command group 
C)  command group; task group 
D)  R&D Group; skunkworks 
A)  formal team; functional group 
B)  task group; command group 
C)  command group; task group 
D)  R&D Group; skunkworks

Question 7

What criteria are appropriate for assessing group effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Groups exist to accomplish objectives.In

Question 8

What are norms?

Accepted Answer

Norms are the standards shared by member

Question 9

Authoritarian personality types conform less to group norms than do non-authoritarians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n)_______________ is specified by the organization chart and is made up of the subordinates who report directly to a given supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A)  task group 
B)  interest group 
C)  command group 
D)  team 
A)  task group 
B)  interest group 
C)  command group 
D)  team

Question 11

Before implementing self-managed teams,organizations should be certain that such teams are consistent with the organization's:

Accepted Answer

A)  Business requirements 
B)  Values and goals 
C)  Competencies 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Business requirements 
B)  Values and goals 
C)  Competencies 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 12

Research indicates that persons of high intelligence are more likely to conform to group norms than less intelligent individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In general,as the cohesiveness of a work group increases,the level of conformity to group norms decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If there is no common goal or purpose,there is no group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_______________ may be a common characteristic of the members of a homogeneous group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Demographics (age, race, gender, education, etc.) 
B)  Personality 
C)  Skills and abilities 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Demographics (age, race, gender, education, etc.) 
B)  Personality 
C)  Skills and abilities 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 16

Identify the attributes desirable in team members.

Accepted Answer

Skills desirable for team members to be

Question 17

_______________ is a known source of attraction to a particular group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clearly specified goals that are compatible with group members 
B)  A charismatic leader 
C)  A positive group reputation 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Clearly specified goals that are compatible with group members 
B)  A charismatic leader 
C)  A positive group reputation 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 18

Be permitting employees to telecommute companies have saved costs through ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower turnover 
B)  higher productivity 
C)  reduced real estate costs 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  lower turnover 
B)  higher productivity 
C)  reduced real estate costs 
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

Factors that may influence the pattern of group development include the environment in which the group operates and group members' awareness of time and deadlines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A particularly important part of the _______________ stage of group development involves a redefinition of the group's specific tasks and overall goals.

Accepted Answer

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

The phenomenal success of Microsoft Corporation is attributed in part to its extensive use of software re-search and development _____________.

What is the relationship between cohesiveness of a work group and conformity to group norms?

The efficient and successful use of technology is critically important to the success of _______________ teams.

What is the relationship between group composition and performance?

While there are issues regarding conforming to national culture,SMTs are currently taken to be the universally most effective form of organization.They have been successful in virtually every organization that has implemented them.

The _ is specified by the organization chart and is made up of the subordinates who report directly to a given supervisor while a _ comprises the employees who work together to complete a particular task or project.

What criteria are appropriate for assessing group effectiveness?

What are norms?

Authoritarian personality types conform less to group norms than do non-authoritarians.

A(n)_______________ is specified by the organization chart and is made up of the subordinates who report directly to a given supervisor.

Before implementing self-managed teams,organizations should be certain that such teams are consistent with the organization's:

Research indicates that persons of high intelligence are more likely to conform to group norms than less intelligent individuals.

In general,as the cohesiveness of a work group increases,the level of conformity to group norms decreases.

If there is no common goal or purpose,there is no group.

_______________ may be a common characteristic of the members of a homogeneous group.

Identify the attributes desirable in team members.

_______________ is a known source of attraction to a particular group.

Be permitting employees to telecommute companies have saved costs through ___________.

Factors that may influence the pattern of group development include the environment in which the group operates and group members' awareness of time and deadlines.

A particularly important part of the _______________ stage of group development involves a redefinition of the group's specific tasks and overall goals.

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

Filters

Exam 10: Groups and Teams

The phenomenal success of Microsoft Corporation is attributed in part to its extensive use of software re-search and development _____________.

What is the relationship between cohesiveness of a work group and conformity to group norms?

The efficient and successful use of technology is critically important to the success of _______________ teams.

What is the relationship between group composition and performance?

While there are issues regarding conforming to national culture,SMTs are currently taken to be the universally most effective form of organization.They have been successful in virtually every organization that has implemented them.

The ___________ is specified by the organization chart and is made up of the subordinates who report directly to a given supervisor while a ___________ comprises the employees who work together to complete a particular task or project.

What criteria are appropriate for assessing group effectiveness?

What are norms?

Authoritarian personality types conform less to group norms than do non-authoritarians.

A(n)_______________ is specified by the organization chart and is made up of the subordinates who report directly to a given supervisor.

Before implementing self-managed teams,organizations should be certain that such teams are consistent with the organization's:

Research indicates that persons of high intelligence are more likely to conform to group norms than less intelligent individuals.

In general,as the cohesiveness of a work group increases,the level of conformity to group norms decreases.

If there is no common goal or purpose,there is no group.

_______________ may be a common characteristic of the members of a homogeneous group.

Identify the attributes desirable in team members.

_______________ is a known source of attraction to a particular group.

Be permitting employees to telecommute companies have saved costs through ___________.

Factors that may influence the pattern of group development include the environment in which the group operates and group members' awareness of time and deadlines.

A particularly important part of the _______________ stage of group development involves a redefinition of the group's specific tasks and overall goals.

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

Filters

The _ is specified by the organization chart and is made up of the subordinates who report directly to a given supervisor while a _ comprises the employees who work together to complete a particular task or project.