Question 1

A manager of a group encourages members of the group to take on additional responsibilities as they see the need.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  group polarization. 
B)  role making. 
C)  synergy. 
D)  virtual teamwork. 
E)  groupthink. 
A)  group polarization. 
B)  role making. 
C)  synergy. 
D)  virtual teamwork. 
E)  groupthink.

Question 2

The degree to which the members of a group are attracted to membership in the group is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  group design. 
B)  synergy. 
C)  group polarization. 
D)  groupthink. 
E)  group cohesiveness. 
A)  group design. 
B)  synergy. 
C)  group polarization. 
D)  groupthink. 
E)  group cohesiveness.

Question 3

All teams are groups and all groups are teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What can a manager do to discourage social loafing in a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create large groups 
B)  Focus on recognizing the group's performance as a whole 
C)  Downplay individual contributions 
D)  Assign specific tasks to group members and hold them accountable for their performance 
E)  Hold the entire team responsible for team performance 
A)  Create large groups 
B)  Focus on recognizing the group's performance as a whole 
C)  Downplay individual contributions 
D)  Assign specific tasks to group members and hold them accountable for their performance 
E)  Hold the entire team responsible for team performance

Question 5

Whenever possible,the top management team should ensure that the element of diversity is maintained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Self-managed work teams can improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of the organization.Discuss the positive outcomes that can occur with these types of teams.

Accepted Answer

Self-managed teams can improve the quali

Question 7

While forming a group,the primary job of a manager is to make sure the team is given responsibility and authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sam is a student in Dr.Arthur's Principles of Management course,in which team projects are assigned.Sam likes courses with group projects because he knows he can team up with good students who will work hard on the projects.He will undoubtedly miss some of his group's out-of-class meetings.What can Dr.Arthur do to help groups deal with students in Sam's situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assign groups randomly. 
B)  Require group members to discipline other members when they "loaf." 
C)  Assign more members to groups. 
D)  Help groups identify the potential valuable contributions of each member and assign specific responsibilities. 
E)  There is nothing a professor or a manager can do to reduce social loafing;it is up to the group itself. 
A)  Assign groups randomly. 
B)  Require group members to discipline other members when they "loaf." 
C)  Assign more members to groups. 
D)  Help groups identify the potential valuable contributions of each member and assign specific responsibilities. 
E)  There is nothing a professor or a manager can do to reduce social loafing;it is up to the group itself.

Question 9

Bryan took over as manager of a group of medical transcribers about a month ago.While the employees' performance is satisfactory,he has noticed that the group seems to squash any new ideas about how they might do their work more effectively.What should Bryan do to increase tolerance for deviance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take steps to increase the cohesion of the group. 
B)  Order the group to accept some of the new ideas. 
C)  Set up an incentive system for employees' suggestions about changes to procedures. 
D)  Create competition between members of the group. 
E)  Discipline the group. 
A)  Take steps to increase the cohesion of the group. 
B)  Order the group to accept some of the new ideas. 
C)  Set up an incentive system for employees' suggestions about changes to procedures. 
D)  Create competition between members of the group. 
E)  Discipline the group.

Question 10

Distinguish between formal and informal groups.

Accepted Answer

To achieve their goals of high performan

Question 11

When leaders emerge naturally in a group,they are often referred to as formal leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Managers can motivate members of groups and teams to achieve organizational goals by making sure the members themselves benefit when the group or team meets the budget requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Task forces are sometimes referred to as standing committees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Virtual teams are teams that rarely or never meet face-to-face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In order to have command groups that help an organization gain a competitive advantage,managers not only need to motivate group members to perform at a high level but they also need to be effective leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Write a note on command groups and self-managed work teams.

Accepted Answer

Subordinates who report to the same supe

Question 17

All teams are groups,but not all groups are teams.Discuss the two characteristics that distinguish "teams" from "groups."

Accepted Answer

A group may be defined as two or more pe

Question 18

Shared rules of conduct that most group members follow are known as group roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As group cohesiveness increases:

Accepted Answer

A)  participation of members decreases. 
B)  members share more information. 
C)  members are less open with each other. 
D)  communication effectiveness declines. 
E)  team effectiveness increases. 
A)  participation of members decreases. 
B)  members share more information. 
C)  members are less open with each other. 
D)  communication effectiveness declines. 
E)  team effectiveness increases.

Question 20

High levels of cohesiveness can cause group members to be so focused on group goal accomplishment that they may strive to achieve group goals no matter what-even when doing so jeopardizes organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A manager of a group encourages members of the group to take on additional responsibilities as they see the need.This is an example of:

The degree to which the members of a group are attracted to membership in the group is known as:

All teams are groups and all groups are teams.

What can a manager do to discourage social loafing in a group?

Whenever possible,the top management team should ensure that the element of diversity is maintained.

Self-managed work teams can improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of the organization.Discuss the positive outcomes that can occur with these types of teams.

While forming a group,the primary job of a manager is to make sure the team is given responsibility and authority.

Bryan took over as manager of a group of medical transcribers about a month ago.While the employees' performance is satisfactory,he has noticed that the group seems to squash any new ideas about how they might do their work more effectively.What should Bryan do to increase tolerance for deviance?

Distinguish between formal and informal groups.

When leaders emerge naturally in a group,they are often referred to as formal leaders.

Managers can motivate members of groups and teams to achieve organizational goals by making sure the members themselves benefit when the group or team meets the budget requirements.

Task forces are sometimes referred to as standing committees.

Virtual teams are teams that rarely or never meet face-to-face.

In order to have command groups that help an organization gain a competitive advantage,managers not only need to motivate group members to perform at a high level but they also need to be effective leaders.

Write a note on command groups and self-managed work teams.

All teams are groups,but not all groups are teams.Discuss the two characteristics that distinguish "teams" from "groups."

Shared rules of conduct that most group members follow are known as group roles.

As group cohesiveness increases:

High levels of cohesiveness can cause group members to be so focused on group goal accomplishment that they may strive to achieve group goals no matter what-even when doing so jeopardizes organizational performance.

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Exam 11: Effective Team Management

A manager of a group encourages members of the group to take on additional responsibilities as they see the need.This is an example of:

The degree to which the members of a group are attracted to membership in the group is known as:

All teams are groups and all groups are teams.

What can a manager do to discourage social loafing in a group?

Whenever possible,the top management team should ensure that the element of diversity is maintained.

Self-managed work teams can improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of the organization.Discuss the positive outcomes that can occur with these types of teams.

While forming a group,the primary job of a manager is to make sure the team is given responsibility and authority.

Bryan took over as manager of a group of medical transcribers about a month ago.While the employees' performance is satisfactory,he has noticed that the group seems to squash any new ideas about how they might do their work more effectively.What should Bryan do to increase tolerance for deviance?

Distinguish between formal and informal groups.

When leaders emerge naturally in a group,they are often referred to as formal leaders.

Managers can motivate members of groups and teams to achieve organizational goals by making sure the members themselves benefit when the group or team meets the budget requirements.

Task forces are sometimes referred to as standing committees.

Virtual teams are teams that rarely or never meet face-to-face.

In order to have command groups that help an organization gain a competitive advantage,managers not only need to motivate group members to perform at a high level but they also need to be effective leaders.

Write a note on command groups and self-managed work teams.

All teams are groups,but not all groups are teams.Discuss the two characteristics that distinguish "teams" from "groups."

Shared rules of conduct that most group members follow are known as group roles.

As group cohesiveness increases:

High levels of cohesiveness can cause group members to be so focused on group goal accomplishment that they may strive to achieve group goals no matter what-even when doing so jeopardizes organizational performance.

The Management Process Today

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Managing Ethics and Diversity

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Leaders and Leadership

Building and Managing Human Resources

Communication and Information Technology Management

Operations Management: Managing Vital Operations and Processes

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