Question 1

The optimal size for teams is between five and seven members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the FIRO-B theory? What are its implications for teams?
Suggested

Accepted Answer

The FIRO-B theory (with "FIRO" standing

Question 3

Virtual teams are ones whose members meet at least part of the time electronically and with computer support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the forming stage of team development?

Accepted Answer

A) Members are interested in getting to know each other. 
B) Members are interested in discovering what is considered acceptable behavior. 
C) Members are interested in maintaining the sense of harmony that has been established. 
D) Members are interested in determining the real task of the team. 
E) Members are interested in defining team rules. 
A) Members are interested in getting to know each other. 
B) Members are interested in discovering what is considered acceptable behavior. 
C) Members are interested in maintaining the sense of harmony that has been established. 
D) Members are interested in determining the real task of the team. 
E) Members are interested in defining team rules.

Question 5

To create a successful virtual team,managers should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Select team members high in initiative 
B) Begin with social messaging 
C) Assign clear goals and roles 
D) Gather regular feedback from members 
E) Managers should do all of the above 
A) Select team members high in initiative 
B) Begin with social messaging 
C) Assign clear goals and roles 
D) Gather regular feedback from members 
E) Managers should do all of the above

Question 6

During what stage of team development may a team member ask,"What can the group offer me? Can my needs be met at the same time that I contribute to the group?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Informal teams have the potential to speed up the workflow by enabling people to assist each other in ways that formal lines of authority fail to provide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct equation for team effectiveness according to the open systems model of teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Team effectiveness = Quality of inputs x (Process gains + Process losses) 
B) Team effectiveness = Quality of outputs + (Process gains x Team inputs) 
C) Team effectiveness = Quality of inputs x (Process gains - Process losses) 
D) Team effectiveness = Quality of outputs x (Process gains + Process losses) 
A) Team effectiveness = Quality of inputs x (Process gains + Process losses) 
B) Team effectiveness = Quality of outputs + (Process gains x Team inputs) 
C) Team effectiveness = Quality of inputs x (Process gains - Process losses) 
D) Team effectiveness = Quality of outputs x (Process gains + Process losses)

Question 9

With regard to __________,the members of an effective team are sufficiently satisfied to continue working well together on an on-going basis and/or to look forward to working together again at some future point in time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With regard to __________,the members of an...

Question 10

In the norming stage of team development,holding the team together may become more important to some members than working on the team's tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The term __________ applies to a wide variety of teams whose members meet regularly to collectively examine important workplace issues.

Accepted Answer

A) employee engagement team 
B) employee connection team 
C) employee participation team 
D) employee empowerment team 
E) employee involvement team 
A) employee engagement team 
B) employee connection team 
C) employee participation team 
D) employee empowerment team 
E) employee involvement team

Question 12

Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In general,social facilitation theory indicates that working in the presence of others creates an emotional arousal or excitement that stimulates behavior and therefore affects performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An immature group will have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) dysfunctional decision-making methods. 
B) flexible operating procedures. 
C) unclear communications. 
D) independent authority relations. 
E) low acceptance of minority views. 
A) dysfunctional decision-making methods. 
B) flexible operating procedures. 
C) unclear communications. 
D) independent authority relations. 
E) low acceptance of minority views.

Question 15

A(n)__________ team is one that achieves high levels of task performance,member satisfaction,and team viability.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) serviceable 
C) operative 
D) effective 
E) practical 
A) functional 
B) serviceable 
C) operative 
D) effective 
E) practical

Question 16

Which stage of the team development process is sometimes called total integration?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A(n)__________ is a group of people brought together to use their complementary skill to achieve a common purpose for which they are collectively accountable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ is a group of people brought...

Question 18

Cross-functional teams,or task forces,are created for special problem-solving efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ teams bring together people from different functional departments or work units to work on a common task.

Accepted Answer

A) Cross-functional 
B) Self-directed 
C) Virtual 
D) Self-managed 
E) Employee involvement 
A) Cross-functional 
B) Self-directed 
C) Virtual 
D) Self-managed 
E) Employee involvement

Question 20

__________ consist of persons with natural affinities for one another,and who tend to work together,sit together,take breaks together,and even do things together outside of the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) Interest groups 
B) Affiliation groups 
C) Friendship groups 
D) Connection groups 
E) Familiarity groups 
A) Interest groups 
B) Affiliation groups 
C) Friendship groups 
D) Connection groups 
E) Familiarity groups

The optimal size for teams is between five and seven members.

What is the FIRO-B theory? What are its implications for teams? Suggested

Virtual teams are ones whose members meet at least part of the time electronically and with computer support.

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the forming stage of team development?

To create a successful virtual team,managers should do which of the following?

During what stage of team development may a team member ask,"What can the group offer me? Can my needs be met at the same time that I contribute to the group?

Informal teams have the potential to speed up the workflow by enabling people to assist each other in ways that formal lines of authority fail to provide.

Which of the following is the correct equation for team effectiveness according to the open systems model of teams?

With regard to __________,the members of an effective team are sufficiently satisfied to continue working well together on an on-going basis and/or to look forward to working together again at some future point in time.

In the norming stage of team development,holding the team together may become more important to some members than working on the team's tasks.

The term __________ applies to a wide variety of teams whose members meet regularly to collectively examine important workplace issues.

Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

In general,social facilitation theory indicates that working in the presence of others creates an emotional arousal or excitement that stimulates behavior and therefore affects performance.

An immature group will have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A(n)__________ team is one that achieves high levels of task performance,member satisfaction,and team viability.

Which stage of the team development process is sometimes called total integration?

A(n)__________ is a group of people brought together to use their complementary skill to achieve a common purpose for which they are collectively accountable.

Cross-functional teams,or task forces,are created for special problem-solving efforts.

__________ teams bring together people from different functional departments or work units to work on a common task.

__________ consist of persons with natural affinities for one another,and who tend to work together,sit together,take breaks together,and even do things together outside of the workplace.

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Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

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Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

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Exam 7: Teams in Organizations

The optimal size for teams is between five and seven members.

What is the FIRO-B theory? What are its implications for teams? Suggested

Virtual teams are ones whose members meet at least part of the time electronically and with computer support.

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the forming stage of team development?

To create a successful virtual team,managers should do which of the following?

During what stage of team development may a team member ask,"What can the group offer me? Can my needs be met at the same time that I contribute to the group?

Informal teams have the potential to speed up the workflow by enabling people to assist each other in ways that formal lines of authority fail to provide.

Which of the following is the correct equation for team effectiveness according to the open systems model of teams?

With regard to __________,the members of an effective team are sufficiently satisfied to continue working well together on an on-going basis and/or to look forward to working together again at some future point in time.

In the norming stage of team development,holding the team together may become more important to some members than working on the team's tasks.

The term __________ applies to a wide variety of teams whose members meet regularly to collectively examine important workplace issues.

Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

In general,social facilitation theory indicates that working in the presence of others creates an emotional arousal or excitement that stimulates behavior and therefore affects performance.

An immature group will have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A(n)__________ team is one that achieves high levels of task performance,member satisfaction,and team viability.

Which stage of the team development process is sometimes called total integration?

A(n)__________ is a group of people brought together to use their complementary skill to achieve a common purpose for which they are collectively accountable.

Cross-functional teams,or task forces,are created for special problem-solving efforts.

__________ teams bring together people from different functional departments or work units to work on a common task.

__________ consist of persons with natural affinities for one another,and who tend to work together,sit together,take breaks together,and even do things together outside of the workplace.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

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