Question 1

Team cohesion should be built by either establishing homogenous groups or overcoming potential problems associated with diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

All of the following are the characteristics of quality team-building programs except:

Accepted Answer

A)  it must fit with the corporate culture. 
B)  it must have well-designed goals. 
C)  it must ensure that employees remain within the comfort zone. 
D)  it must allow members to translate skills to the workplace. 
A)  it must fit with the corporate culture. 
B)  it must have well-designed goals. 
C)  it must ensure that employees remain within the comfort zone. 
D)  it must allow members to translate skills to the workplace. C

Question 3

A more comprehensive theory of group formation than mere propinquity comes from the classic theory of George Homans based on activities,interactions,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  reward-cost outcomes. 
B)  intensities. 
C)  sentiments. 
D)  common attitudes. 
A)  reward-cost outcomes. 
B)  intensities. 
C)  sentiments. 
D)  common attitudes. B

Question 4

Lewin's original perception of group dynamics includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  group therapy. 
B)  democratic leadership. 
C)  sensitivity training. 
D)  the groups' structure and processes. 
A)  group therapy. 
B)  democratic leadership. 
C)  sensitivity training. 
D)  the groups' structure and processes.

Question 5

One of the main differences between a work group and a team is that a team has a strong,clearly focused leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of synchronous technologies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Videoconferencing 
B)  Chat rooms 
C)  Web pages 
D)  Bulletin boards 
A)  Videoconferencing 
B)  Chat rooms 
C)  Web pages 
D)  Bulletin boards

Question 7

With the advent of advanced information technology,the requirement that groups be made up of members in face-to-face interactions is no longer necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are some informal roles found in work groups?

Accepted Answer

Some informal roles found in work groups

Question 9

Although there is no one definition of the term group,there is a universal agreement on what is meant by group dynamics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly discuss George Homans' classic theory of group formation.

Accepted Answer

A more comprehensive theory of group for

Question 11

Which of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is the illusion of extreme vulnerability. 
B)  There are self-appointed mindguards who protect the group from adverse information. 
C)  There is nonresistance by the members of the group to discount warnings. 
D)  The group condemns questionable ethical or moral issues or stances. 
A)  There is the illusion of extreme vulnerability. 
B)  There are self-appointed mindguards who protect the group from adverse information. 
C)  There is nonresistance by the members of the group to discount warnings. 
D)  The group condemns questionable ethical or moral issues or stances.

Question 12

What,according to Warren Bennis,do effective groups having shared dreams and managing conflict abandon in the pursuit of a dream?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rewards 
B)  Individual egos 
C)  Personal lives 
D)  Preformed work concepts 
A)  Rewards 
B)  Individual egos 
C)  Personal lives 
D)  Preformed work concepts

Question 13

This can occur when the members of the group stress one set of norms while the leader and rules of the formal organization emphasize others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Role ambiguity 
B)  Frustration 
C)  Role conflict 
D)  Groupthink 
A)  Role ambiguity 
B)  Frustration 
C)  Role conflict 
D)  Groupthink

Question 14

Technically,there is no difference between the terms small groups and primary groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Role conflict can occur when an employee is asked to perform a task that conflicts with his/her educational background.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Group dynamics are the interactions and forces among group members in crisis situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The buffer:

Accepted Answer

A)  acts as a facilitator and bridge between units which would not otherwise interact. 
B)  protects and filters negative news that might cause group members to be upset and cause morale to suffer. 
C)  is empowered by the group to act on its behalf to get resources and make deals. 
D)  promotes and tells others how successful and important the group is to outsiders. 
A)  acts as a facilitator and bridge between units which would not otherwise interact. 
B)  protects and filters negative news that might cause group members to be upset and cause morale to suffer. 
C)  is empowered by the group to act on its behalf to get resources and make deals. 
D)  promotes and tells others how successful and important the group is to outsiders.

Question 18

Identify the primary cause of social loafing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive performance feedback within the group 
B)  The "sucker effect" of not wanting to do more than the perception of effort being given by others 
C)  Tasks that are inherently motivating 
D)  Situations in which the performances of others will not cover for the reduced effort given by some member 
A)  Excessive performance feedback within the group 
B)  The "sucker effect" of not wanting to do more than the perception of effort being given by others 
C)  Tasks that are inherently motivating 
D)  Situations in which the performances of others will not cover for the reduced effort given by some member

Question 19

To improve coordination among the cross-functional teams,organizations can carry out all of the following steps except:

Accepted Answer

A)  choose the members carefully. 
B)  clearly establish the purpose of the teams. 
C)  ensure that specific members especially understand how the group functions. 
D)  achieve noticeable results so that morale remains high and the members can see the impact of their efforts. 
A)  choose the members carefully. 
B)  clearly establish the purpose of the teams. 
C)  ensure that specific members especially understand how the group functions. 
D)  achieve noticeable results so that morale remains high and the members can see the impact of their efforts.

Question 20

Which of the following is characteristic of a team as compared to a work group?

Accepted Answer

A)  The team's purpose is the same as the organization's. 
B)  The team encourages open-ended,active problem-solving meetings. 
C)  The team measures effectiveness indirectly. 
D)  The team discusses,decides,and delegates. 
A)  The team's purpose is the same as the organization's. 
B)  The team encourages open-ended,active problem-solving meetings. 
C)  The team measures effectiveness indirectly. 
D)  The team discusses,decides,and delegates.

Team cohesion should be built by either establishing homogenous groups or overcoming potential problems associated with diversity.

All of the following are the characteristics of quality team-building programs except:

A more comprehensive theory of group formation than mere propinquity comes from the classic theory of George Homans based on activities,interactions,and:

Lewin's original perception of group dynamics includes:

One of the main differences between a work group and a team is that a team has a strong,clearly focused leader.

Which of the following is an example of synchronous technologies?

With the advent of advanced information technology,the requirement that groups be made up of members in face-to-face interactions is no longer necessary.

What are some informal roles found in work groups?

Although there is no one definition of the term group,there is a universal agreement on what is meant by group dynamics.

Briefly discuss George Homans' classic theory of group formation.

Which of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

What,according to Warren Bennis,do effective groups having shared dreams and managing conflict abandon in the pursuit of a dream?

This can occur when the members of the group stress one set of norms while the leader and rules of the formal organization emphasize others.

Technically,there is no difference between the terms small groups and primary groups.

Role conflict can occur when an employee is asked to perform a task that conflicts with his/her educational background.

Group dynamics are the interactions and forces among group members in crisis situations.

The buffer:

Identify the primary cause of social loafing.

To improve coordination among the cross-functional teams,organizations can carry out all of the following steps except:

Which of the following is characteristic of a team as compared to a work group?

Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Behavioral Performance Management

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Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

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Exam 11: Groups and Teams

Team cohesion should be built by either establishing homogenous groups or overcoming potential problems associated with diversity.

All of the following are the characteristics of quality team-building programs except:

A more comprehensive theory of group formation than mere propinquity comes from the classic theory of George Homans based on activities,interactions,and:

Lewin's original perception of group dynamics includes:

One of the main differences between a work group and a team is that a team has a strong,clearly focused leader.

Which of the following is an example of synchronous technologies?

With the advent of advanced information technology,the requirement that groups be made up of members in face-to-face interactions is no longer necessary.

What are some informal roles found in work groups?

Although there is no one definition of the term group,there is a universal agreement on what is meant by group dynamics.

Briefly discuss George Homans' classic theory of group formation.

Which of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

What,according to Warren Bennis,do effective groups having shared dreams and managing conflict abandon in the pursuit of a dream?

This can occur when the members of the group stress one set of norms while the leader and rules of the formal organization emphasize others.

Technically,there is no difference between the terms small groups and primary groups.

Role conflict can occur when an employee is asked to perform a task that conflicts with his/her educational background.

Group dynamics are the interactions and forces among group members in crisis situations.

The buffer:

Identify the primary cause of social loafing.

To improve coordination among the cross-functional teams,organizations can carry out all of the following steps except:

Which of the following is characteristic of a team as compared to a work group?

Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Behavioral Performance Management

Effective Leadership Processes

Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

Filters