Question 1

Which of the following helps explain the current popularity of teams? Teams ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are easier to manage 
B)  better utilize employee talents 
C)  are less expensive 
D)  promote socialization and cohesion 
E)  increase the speed of decision making. 
A)  are easier to manage 
B)  better utilize employee talents 
C)  are less expensive 
D)  promote socialization and cohesion 
E)  increase the speed of decision making. B

Question 2

As compared to individual work, teamwork ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  involves fewer meetings 
B)  takes more time 
C)  needs less resources 
D)  decreases communication demands 
E)  decreases the need for conflict management 
A)  involves fewer meetings 
B)  takes more time 
C)  needs less resources 
D)  decreases communication demands 
E)  decreases the need for conflict management B

Question 3

In the case of a team, when each member's contribution is not clearly visible, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  team efficacy tends to increase 
B)  team cohesiveness tends to decrease 
C)  motivation of the team members tends to increase 
D)  team members tend to decrease their efforts 
E)  mutual accountability of the team members tends to decrease 
A)  team efficacy tends to increase 
B)  team cohesiveness tends to decrease 
C)  motivation of the team members tends to increase 
D)  team members tend to decrease their efforts 
E)  mutual accountability of the team members tends to decrease D

Question 4

The team effectiveness model identifies three categories of key components making up effective teams. What are these three categories? Give examples of each category.

Accepted Answer

The key components making up effective t

Question 5

Teams are an effective means for management to democratize organizations and increase employee motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Teams with diverse values can perform effectively if leaders ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on work tasks 
B)  set individual goals for members 
C)  lead based on personal relationships 
D)  allocate roles based on members' preferences 
E)  form teams of 20-30 members 
A)  focus on work tasks 
B)  set individual goals for members 
C)  lead based on personal relationships 
D)  allocate roles based on members' preferences 
E)  form teams of 20-30 members

Question 7

Effective teams begin their work by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allocating roles to team members according to their personalities and preferences 
B)  analyzing the team's mission 
C)  developing a climate of trust among team members 
D)  developing team efficacy 
E)  discussing individual goals 
A)  allocating roles to team members according to their personalities and preferences 
B)  analyzing the team's mission 
C)  developing a climate of trust among team members 
D)  developing team efficacy 
E)  discussing individual goals

Question 8

Discuss the effect of team size on effectiveness of teams.

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, the most effective t

Question 9

________ teams are an effective way to allow people from diverse areas within an organization to exchange information, develop new ideas and solve problems, and coordinate complex projects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-managed 
B)  Problem-solving 
C)  Cross-functional 
D)  Task 
E)  Command 
A)  Self-managed 
B)  Problem-solving 
C)  Cross-functional 
D)  Task 
E)  Command

Question 10

Which of the following types of teams allows for collaboration between team members who are physically dispersed?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving teams 
B)  self-managed teams 
C)  task teams 
D)  virtual teams 
E)  command teams 
A)  problem-solving teams 
B)  self-managed teams 
C)  task teams 
D)  virtual teams 
E)  command teams

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding a cross-functional team?

Accepted Answer

A)  A cross-functional team is made up of employees from different hierarchical levels. 
B)  A cross-functional team is made up of employees from the same department. 
C)  Today, cross-functional teams are rarely used in well-established organizations. 
D)  In the case of a cross-functional team, the early stages of development are typically very short. 
E)  Cross-functional teams are used for developing new ideas and coordinating complex projects. 
A)  A cross-functional team is made up of employees from different hierarchical levels. 
B)  A cross-functional team is made up of employees from the same department. 
C)  Today, cross-functional teams are rarely used in well-established organizations. 
D)  In the case of a cross-functional team, the early stages of development are typically very short. 
E)  Cross-functional teams are used for developing new ideas and coordinating complex projects.

Question 12

Leadership is especially important in ________, in which different teams coordinate their efforts to produce a desired outcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical teams 
B)  self-managed teams 
C)  problem-solving teams 
D)  management teams 
E)  multi-team systems 
A)  technical teams 
B)  self-managed teams 
C)  problem-solving teams 
D)  management teams 
E)  multi-team systems

Question 13

When tasks are simple, lower-ability teams perform better than high-ability teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People scoring high on ________ are valuable in teams because they're good at backing up fellow team members and at sensing when that support is truly needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientiousness 
B)  positivity 
C)  emotional stability 
D)  agreeableness 
E)  openness to experience 
A)  conscientiousness 
B)  positivity 
C)  emotional stability 
D)  agreeableness 
E)  openness to experience

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding self-managed work teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-managed work teams typically consist of forty to fifty employees. 
B)  Self-managed work teams typically manage conflicts well. 
C)  Members of self-managed work teams typically report lower job satisfaction. 
D)  Self-managed work teams are typically composed of employees from different departments who work independent of each other. 
E)  In the case of self-managed work teams, supervisory positions take on decreased importance. 
A)  Self-managed work teams typically consist of forty to fifty employees. 
B)  Self-managed work teams typically manage conflicts well. 
C)  Members of self-managed work teams typically report lower job satisfaction. 
D)  Self-managed work teams are typically composed of employees from different departments who work independent of each other. 
E)  In the case of self-managed work teams, supervisory positions take on decreased importance.

Question 16

A team consists of employees from the same department who meet for a few hours each week to discuss ways of improving the work environment but they do not have the authority to unilaterally implement any of their suggestions. This is most likely to be a ________ team.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-functional 
B)  virtual 
C)  self-managed 
D)  problem-solving 
E)  task 
A)  cross-functional 
B)  virtual 
C)  self-managed 
D)  problem-solving 
E)  task

Question 17

Discuss the impact of conflicts on effectiveness of teams.

Accepted Answer

Conflict on a team isn't necessarily bad

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true regarding a culturally diverse team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elements of diversity do not interfere with team processes. 
B)  Culturally homogeneous teams have more difficulty learning to work with each other than culturally heterogeneous teams do. 
C)  Generally, newly formed culturally diverse teams underperform when compared to newly formed culturally homogeneous teams. 
D)  Cultural diversity within a team is not advisable for those tasks that call for a variety of viewpoints. 
E)  Solving problems is more difficult for culturally homogeneous teams than it is for culturally heterogeneous teams. 
A)  Elements of diversity do not interfere with team processes. 
B)  Culturally homogeneous teams have more difficulty learning to work with each other than culturally heterogeneous teams do. 
C)  Generally, newly formed culturally diverse teams underperform when compared to newly formed culturally homogeneous teams. 
D)  Cultural diversity within a team is not advisable for those tasks that call for a variety of viewpoints. 
E)  Solving problems is more difficult for culturally homogeneous teams than it is for culturally heterogeneous teams.

Question 19

Which of the following types of teams is most likely to be assembled to improve the efficiency of a company's production process?

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-functional 
B)  problem-solving 
C)  self-managed 
D)  critical 
E)  task 
A)  cross-functional 
B)  problem-solving 
C)  self-managed 
D)  critical 
E)  task

Question 20

What are some of the cautions to be aware of when using teams? What tests should be applied to see if a team fits the situation?

Accepted Answer

Teams have increased communication deman

Which of the following helps explain the current popularity of teams? Teams ________.

As compared to individual work, teamwork ________.

In the case of a team, when each member's contribution is not clearly visible, ________.

The team effectiveness model identifies three categories of key components making up effective teams. What are these three categories? Give examples of each category.

Teams are an effective means for management to democratize organizations and increase employee motivation.

Teams with diverse values can perform effectively if leaders ________.

Effective teams begin their work by ________.

Discuss the effect of team size on effectiveness of teams.

________ teams are an effective way to allow people from diverse areas within an organization to exchange information, develop new ideas and solve problems, and coordinate complex projects.

Which of the following types of teams allows for collaboration between team members who are physically dispersed?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a cross-functional team?

Leadership is especially important in ________, in which different teams coordinate their efforts to produce a desired outcome.

When tasks are simple, lower-ability teams perform better than high-ability teams.

People scoring high on ________ are valuable in teams because they're good at backing up fellow team members and at sensing when that support is truly needed.

Which of the following statements is true regarding self-managed work teams?

A team consists of employees from the same department who meet for a few hours each week to discuss ways of improving the work environment but they do not have the authority to unilaterally implement any of their suggestions. This is most likely to be a ________ team.

Discuss the impact of conflicts on effectiveness of teams.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a culturally diverse team?

Which of the following types of teams is most likely to be assembled to improve the efficiency of a company's production process?

What are some of the cautions to be aware of when using teams? What tests should be applied to see if a team fits the situation?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 10: Understanding Work Teams

Which of the following helps explain the current popularity of teams? Teams ________.

As compared to individual work, teamwork ________.

In the case of a team, when each member's contribution is not clearly visible, ________.

The team effectiveness model identifies three categories of key components making up effective teams. What are these three categories? Give examples of each category.

Teams are an effective means for management to democratize organizations and increase employee motivation.

Teams with diverse values can perform effectively if leaders ________.

Effective teams begin their work by ________.

Discuss the effect of team size on effectiveness of teams.

________ teams are an effective way to allow people from diverse areas within an organization to exchange information, develop new ideas and solve problems, and coordinate complex projects.

Which of the following types of teams allows for collaboration between team members who are physically dispersed?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a cross-functional team?

Leadership is especially important in ________, in which different teams coordinate their efforts to produce a desired outcome.

When tasks are simple, lower-ability teams perform better than high-ability teams.

People scoring high on ________ are valuable in teams because they're good at backing up fellow team members and at sensing when that support is truly needed.

Which of the following statements is true regarding self-managed work teams?

A team consists of employees from the same department who meet for a few hours each week to discuss ways of improving the work environment but they do not have the authority to unilaterally implement any of their suggestions. This is most likely to be a ________ team.

Discuss the impact of conflicts on effectiveness of teams.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a culturally diverse team?

Which of the following types of teams is most likely to be assembled to improve the efficiency of a company's production process?

What are some of the cautions to be aware of when using teams? What tests should be applied to see if a team fits the situation?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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