Exam 12: Group Processes and Work Teams

Which statement about group norms is true?

According to Kurt Lewin, behavior is a function of:

One current trend in teamwork is the development of two or more teams that tightly couple to work on collective goals. These are known as:

In a group that has been in existence for quite some time, group members are beginning to leave to work on other projects. In this example, the group is most likely in the ____ stage of group development.

Cross-functional teams often are also:

The TLC Company has established a Rewards Committee that meets every month to determine the "Employee of the Month." The Rewards Committee represents a(n):

Recently, companies have required that teams be flexible and independent, so they could help the organization get to know itself and plan for its future. This is known as the _____ approach.

A team whose task is to keep a college president informed about all areas of the college would be a(n):

According to research, teams will function best if all teammates have high levels of:

Larry is a member of a group that is organizing a protest. The team has given him the job of protecting the members of the group from the views of people outside the group. Larry is acting as a:

A group consisting of engineers, maintenance workers, and mathematicians is brought together to solve a problem with a nuclear reactor. Once the reactor is repaired and operational, they will return to work in their respective departments. This group represents a:

Compare formal and informal groups. What are the four functions that informal groups serve?

Briefly identify and define four main types of social influences in groups.

Identify and describe three trends in the use of work teams in organizations.

Whether a team member will perform backup behaviors depends greatly on the _____ of both the helper and the recipient of help.

Teams with _____ variability on conscientiousness and _____ variability on extraversion tend to be the most effective.

Research indicates that individuals high in _____ tend to provide more backup to team members, whether they need it or not.

During the _____ stage of group development, group members become more cohesive and establish unity among themselves.