Question 1

What level of cohesiveness does research suggest managers should strive for because it best contributes to the organization's competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

A) Low 
B) Moderate 
C) High 
D) None 
E) Extremely high 
A) Low 
B) Moderate 
C) High 
D) None 
E) Extremely high

Question 2

One of the main advantages of using groups is the opportunity to obtain a type of synergy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A new product development team for Hallmark Cards includes an artist whose job is to draw the illustrations that will accompany new cards.This artist is acting according to her:

Accepted Answer

A) Virtual role 
B) Group norm 
C) Group role 
D) Synergistic role 
E) Charismatic role 
A) Virtual role 
B) Group norm 
C) Group role 
D) Synergistic role 
E) Charismatic role

Question 4

Discuss why diversity is important for top management teams.

Accepted Answer

In forming their top management teams,CE

Question 5

Teams that are empowered to complete an identifiable piece of work and are accountable for their output are known as self-managed teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A negative consequence of self-managed work teams is increased costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The set of behaviors and tasks that a member of a group is expected to perform because he is a member of the group is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) A group role 
B) Virtual teamwork 
C) Synergy 
D) Sequential responsibility 
E) A group norm 
A) A group role 
B) Virtual teamwork 
C) Synergy 
D) Sequential responsibility 
E) A group norm

Question 8

Ethan works on an assembly line at Dura Automotive Inc.Ethan's work is said to have:

Accepted Answer

A) Pooled task interdependence 
B) A virtual team format 
C) Synergy 
D) Reciprocal task interdependence 
E) Sequential task interdependence 
A) Pooled task interdependence 
B) A virtual team format 
C) Synergy 
D) Reciprocal task interdependence 
E) Sequential task interdependence

Question 9

Subordinates who report to the same supervisor compose a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) R&D team 
B) Informal group 
C) Command group 
D) Interest group 
E) Family group 
A) R&D team 
B) Informal group 
C) Command group 
D) Interest group 
E) Family group

Question 10

Discuss the relationship between teams/groups and customer responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

Being responsive to customers often requ

Question 11

Discuss the steps that managers can take to make self-managed work teams more effective so that the organization can gain a competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

Managers can give these teams the autono

Question 12

A group of workers form a group so that the members can interact with each other socially both on and off the job.This is an example of which kind of group?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal 
B) Cross-functional 
C) Cross-cultural 
D) Informal 
E) Virtual team 
A) Formal 
B) Cross-functional 
C) Cross-cultural 
D) Informal 
E) Virtual team

Question 13

Discuss the advantages of using teams for innovation.How can managers promote innovation on the team?

Accepted Answer

Using teams to innovate has other advant

Question 14

At the weekly managers meeting,Jaime,the advertising manager,is supposed to update the members on the advertising efforts of the company.This activity is Jaime's:

Accepted Answer

A) Norm 
B) Group role 
C) Synergy 
D) Interest 
E) Interdependence 
A) Norm 
B) Group role 
C) Synergy 
D) Interest 
E) Interdependence

Question 15

To take advantage of the potential for synergy in groups,managers need to make sure that groups are composed of members who have complementary skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Informal groups of workers who socialize with one another on the job are known as friendship groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are disadvantages associated with large teams EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Communication problems 
B) Lower levels of motivation 
C) Lower levels of commitment 
D) Fewer resources 
E) More difficulty in sharing information 
A) Communication problems 
B) Lower levels of motivation 
C) Lower levels of commitment 
D) Fewer resources 
E) More difficulty in sharing information

Question 18

As size ______,identifying individual contributions becomes increasingly ______,and members are increasingly likely to think their individual contributions are ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Increases;difficult;unimportant 
B) Increases;easy;important 
C) Increases;easy;unimportant 
D) Decreases;difficult;unimportant 
E) Decreases;difficult;important 
A) Increases;difficult;unimportant 
B) Increases;easy;important 
C) Increases;easy;unimportant 
D) Decreases;difficult;unimportant 
E) Decreases;difficult;important

Question 19

A group of machinists in the manufacturing plant who report to the same shop foreman is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) An informal group 
B) A virtual group 
C) A cross-functional group 
D) A cross-cultural group 
E) A command group 
A) An informal group 
B) A virtual group 
C) A cross-functional group 
D) A cross-cultural group 
E) A command group

Question 20

When the CEO re-designs the organizational chart to define different reporting relationships among the organization's managers,which type of groups has she created?

Accepted Answer

A) Informal groups 
B) Friendship groups 
C) Command groups 
D) Virtual groups 
E) Interest groups 
A) Informal groups 
B) Friendship groups 
C) Command groups 
D) Virtual groups 
E) Interest groups

What level of cohesiveness does research suggest managers should strive for because it best contributes to the organization's competitive advantage?

One of the main advantages of using groups is the opportunity to obtain a type of synergy.

A new product development team for Hallmark Cards includes an artist whose job is to draw the illustrations that will accompany new cards.This artist is acting according to her:

Discuss why diversity is important for top management teams.

Teams that are empowered to complete an identifiable piece of work and are accountable for their output are known as self-managed teams.

A negative consequence of self-managed work teams is increased costs.

The set of behaviors and tasks that a member of a group is expected to perform because he is a member of the group is known as:

Ethan works on an assembly line at Dura Automotive Inc.Ethan's work is said to have:

Subordinates who report to the same supervisor compose a(n):

Discuss the relationship between teams/groups and customer responsiveness.

Discuss the steps that managers can take to make self-managed work teams more effective so that the organization can gain a competitive advantage.

A group of workers form a group so that the members can interact with each other socially both on and off the job.This is an example of which kind of group?

Discuss the advantages of using teams for innovation.How can managers promote innovation on the team?

At the weekly managers meeting,Jaime,the advertising manager,is supposed to update the members on the advertising efforts of the company.This activity is Jaime's:

To take advantage of the potential for synergy in groups,managers need to make sure that groups are composed of members who have complementary skills.

Informal groups of workers who socialize with one another on the job are known as friendship groups.

All of the following are disadvantages associated with large teams EXCEPT:

As size ,identifying individual contributions becomes increasingly ,and members are increasingly likely to think their individual contributions are __.

A group of machinists in the manufacturing plant who report to the same shop foreman is known as:

When the CEO re-designs the organizational chart to define different reporting relationships among the organization's managers,which type of groups has she created?

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Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

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Exam 15: Effective Groups and Teams

What level of cohesiveness does research suggest managers should strive for because it best contributes to the organization's competitive advantage?

One of the main advantages of using groups is the opportunity to obtain a type of synergy.

A new product development team for Hallmark Cards includes an artist whose job is to draw the illustrations that will accompany new cards.This artist is acting according to her:

Discuss why diversity is important for top management teams.

Teams that are empowered to complete an identifiable piece of work and are accountable for their output are known as self-managed teams.

A negative consequence of self-managed work teams is increased costs.

The set of behaviors and tasks that a member of a group is expected to perform because he is a member of the group is known as:

Ethan works on an assembly line at Dura Automotive Inc.Ethan's work is said to have:

Subordinates who report to the same supervisor compose a(n):

Discuss the relationship between teams/groups and customer responsiveness.

Discuss the steps that managers can take to make self-managed work teams more effective so that the organization can gain a competitive advantage.

A group of workers form a group so that the members can interact with each other socially both on and off the job.This is an example of which kind of group?

Discuss the advantages of using teams for innovation.How can managers promote innovation on the team?

At the weekly managers meeting,Jaime,the advertising manager,is supposed to update the members on the advertising efforts of the company.This activity is Jaime's:

To take advantage of the potential for synergy in groups,managers need to make sure that groups are composed of members who have complementary skills.

Informal groups of workers who socialize with one another on the job are known as friendship groups.

All of the following are disadvantages associated with large teams EXCEPT:

As size ______,identifying individual contributions becomes increasingly ______,and members are increasingly likely to think their individual contributions are ______.

A group of machinists in the manufacturing plant who report to the same shop foreman is known as:

When the CEO re-designs the organizational chart to define different reporting relationships among the organization's managers,which type of groups has she created?

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Values,attitudes,emotions,and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making,learning,creativity,and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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As size ,identifying individual contributions becomes increasingly ,and members are increasingly likely to think their individual contributions are __.