Question 1

In terms of group performance,the idea that "The whole is equal to more than the sum of its parts," is the fundamental point in the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A) A command group 
B) Synergy 
C) An interest group 
D) A group norm 
E) Social loafing 
A) A command group 
B) Synergy 
C) An interest group 
D) A group norm 
E) Social loafing

Question 2

A research and development (R&D)team at IBM that designs new models of laptop computers is said to have:

Accepted Answer

A) Pooled task interdependence 
B) A virtual team format 
C) Reciprocal task interdependence 
D) Sequential task interdependence 
E) An interest group format 
A) Pooled task interdependence 
B) A virtual team format 
C) Reciprocal task interdependence 
D) Sequential task interdependence 
E) An interest group format

Question 3

Employees of self-managed work teams never have individual jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Interest groups are informal groups composed of employees who enjoy one another's company and socialize with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The new product development team for Midland-Grau is made up of engineers from Germany,England,and the United States.This is known as a(n)_____________ group.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Judy is a new member of the R&D group.Her manager has noticed that her output has dropped significantly from when she worked on her own.Judy may be demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A) Synergy 
B) Conformity 
C) Cohesion 
D) Social loafing 
E) A group role 
A) Synergy 
B) Conformity 
C) Cohesion 
D) Social loafing 
E) A group role

Question 7

Shared guidelines or rules of behavior that most group members follow are called:

Accepted Answer

A) Task interdependence rules 
B) Synergy 
C) Group norms 
D) Division of labor 
E) Group roles 
A) Task interdependence rules 
B) Synergy 
C) Group norms 
D) Division of labor 
E) Group roles

Question 8

A manager of a group encourages members of the group to take on additional responsibilities as they see the need to modify their roles within the group.This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Social loafing 
B) Role making 
C) Synergy 
D) Virtual teamwork 
E) Group development 
A) Social loafing 
B) Role making 
C) Synergy 
D) Virtual teamwork 
E) Group development

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that lead to group cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) Effectively managed diversity 
B) Group identity 
C) Group size 
D) Division of labor 
E) Healthy competition 
A) Effectively managed diversity 
B) Group identity 
C) Group size 
D) Division of labor 
E) Healthy competition

Question 10

When group members strive to agree instead of trying to make an accurate assessment of the situation,this is known as groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

Differentiate between the three types of task interdependence.Provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Pooled task interdependence exists when

Question 13

Sometimes R&D teams are cross-functional teams with members from departments such as engineering,marketing,and production in addition to members from the research and development department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As task interdependence _________,group members need to interact __________ frequently and their efforts need to be __________ closely coordinated if the group is to perform at a high level.

Accepted Answer

A) Decreases;more;more 
B) Increases;more;less 
C) Decreases;less;more 
D) Increases;more;more 
E) Increase;less;less 
A) Decreases;more;more 
B) Increases;more;less 
C) Decreases;less;more 
D) Increases;more;more 
E) Increase;less;less

Question 15

The members of a particular group are getting to know one another and attempting to reach an understanding of how each of them should act within the group.This stage of group development is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Storming 
B) Norming 
C) Forming 
D) Adjourning 
E) Performing 
A) Storming 
B) Norming 
C) Forming 
D) Adjourning 
E) Performing

Question 16

Task forces that are relatively permanent are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Interest groups 
B) Informal groups 
C) Standing committees 
D) Virtual groups 
E) Sequential task interdependence groups 
A) Interest groups 
B) Informal groups 
C) Standing committees 
D) Virtual groups 
E) Sequential task interdependence groups

Question 17

In attempting to promote innovation in a work group,the supervisor of this work group should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Provide guidance to the group 
B) Provide coaching to the group 
C) Provide detailed procedures to the group 
D) Provide the resources the group needs 
E) Provide assistance to the group 
A) Provide guidance to the group 
B) Provide coaching to the group 
C) Provide detailed procedures to the group 
D) Provide the resources the group needs 
E) Provide assistance to the group

Question 18

According to research findings,when group cohesiveness is _________,the members of the group strongly __________ their group membership and have a _________ desire to remain a member of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) High;value;weak 
B) Low;value;high 
C) High;value;strong 
D) Low;devalue;high 
E) High;devalue;low 
A) High;value;weak 
B) Low;value;high 
C) High;value;strong 
D) Low;devalue;high 
E) High;devalue;low

Question 19

All of the following are ways to discourage social loafing EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Create large groups 
B) Keep group size at an appropriate level 
C) Clearly communicate with group members 
D) Value individual contributions 
E) Make individual contributions identifiable 
A) Create large groups 
B) Keep group size at an appropriate level 
C) Clearly communicate with group members 
D) Value individual contributions 
E) Make individual contributions identifiable

Question 20

Asynchronous technologies let virtual team members communicate and interact with one another in real time simultaneously and include videoconferencing,teleconferencing,and electronic meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In terms of group performance,the idea that "The whole is equal to more than the sum of its parts," is the fundamental point in the concept of:

A research and development (R&D)team at IBM that designs new models of laptop computers is said to have:

Employees of self-managed work teams never have individual jobs.

Interest groups are informal groups composed of employees who enjoy one another's company and socialize with one another.

The new product development team for Midland-Grau is made up of engineers from Germany,England,and the United States.This is known as a(n)_____________ group.

Judy is a new member of the R&D group.Her manager has noticed that her output has dropped significantly from when she worked on her own.Judy may be demonstrating:

Shared guidelines or rules of behavior that most group members follow are called:

A manager of a group encourages members of the group to take on additional responsibilities as they see the need to modify their roles within the group.This is known as:

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that lead to group cohesiveness?

When group members strive to agree instead of trying to make an accurate assessment of the situation,this is known as groupthink.

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.

Differentiate between the three types of task interdependence.Provide examples of each.

Sometimes R&D teams are cross-functional teams with members from departments such as engineering,marketing,and production in addition to members from the research and development department.

As task interdependence _,group members need to interact frequently and their efforts need to be ____ closely coordinated if the group is to perform at a high level.

The members of a particular group are getting to know one another and attempting to reach an understanding of how each of them should act within the group.This stage of group development is known as:

Task forces that are relatively permanent are referred to as:

In attempting to promote innovation in a work group,the supervisor of this work group should do all of the following EXCEPT:

According to research findings,when group cohesiveness is _,the members of the group strongly their group membership and have a ___ desire to remain a member of the group.

All of the following are ways to discourage social loafing EXCEPT:

Asynchronous technologies let virtual team members communicate and interact with one another in real time simultaneously and include videoconferencing,teleconferencing,and electronic meetings.

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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Exam 15: Effective Groups and Teams

In terms of group performance,the idea that "The whole is equal to more than the sum of its parts," is the fundamental point in the concept of:

A research and development (R&D)team at IBM that designs new models of laptop computers is said to have:

Employees of self-managed work teams never have individual jobs.

Interest groups are informal groups composed of employees who enjoy one another's company and socialize with one another.

The new product development team for Midland-Grau is made up of engineers from Germany,England,and the United States.This is known as a(n)_____________ group.

Judy is a new member of the R&D group.Her manager has noticed that her output has dropped significantly from when she worked on her own.Judy may be demonstrating:

Shared guidelines or rules of behavior that most group members follow are called:

A manager of a group encourages members of the group to take on additional responsibilities as they see the need to modify their roles within the group.This is known as:

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that lead to group cohesiveness?

When group members strive to agree instead of trying to make an accurate assessment of the situation,this is known as groupthink.

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.

Differentiate between the three types of task interdependence.Provide examples of each.

Sometimes R&D teams are cross-functional teams with members from departments such as engineering,marketing,and production in addition to members from the research and development department.

As task interdependence _________,group members need to interact __________ frequently and their efforts need to be __________ closely coordinated if the group is to perform at a high level.

The members of a particular group are getting to know one another and attempting to reach an understanding of how each of them should act within the group.This stage of group development is known as:

Task forces that are relatively permanent are referred to as:

In attempting to promote innovation in a work group,the supervisor of this work group should do all of the following EXCEPT:

According to research findings,when group cohesiveness is _________,the members of the group strongly __________ their group membership and have a _________ desire to remain a member of the group.

All of the following are ways to discourage social loafing EXCEPT:

Asynchronous technologies let virtual team members communicate and interact with one another in real time simultaneously and include videoconferencing,teleconferencing,and electronic meetings.

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 task interdependence _,group members need to interact frequently and their efforts need to be ____ closely coordinated if the group is to perform at a high level.

According to research findings,when group cohesiveness is _,the members of the group strongly their group membership and have a ___ desire to remain a member of the group.