Question 1

Pret a Manger's relatively low turnover rate is in part attributed to their _____ culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pret a Manger's relatively low turnover rate...

Question 2

A formal work group is

Accepted Answer

A) a collection of individuals who interact with each other such that one person's actions have an impact on the others. 
B) made up of managers,subordinates,or both with close associations among group members that influence the behavior of individuals in the group. 
C) made up of two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization. 
D) a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve happiness. 
A) a collection of individuals who interact with each other such that one person's actions have an impact on the others. 
B) made up of managers,subordinates,or both with close associations among group members that influence the behavior of individuals in the group. 
C) made up of two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization. 
D) a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve happiness.

Question 3

Which of the following is accurate regarding the nature of social roles in a team?

Accepted Answer

A) If social roles are filled in a firm,groups are more prone to suffer process losses. 
B) If social roles are filled in a firm,groups are more cohesive. 
C) If social roles are filled in a firm,group members are more likely to engage in social loafing. 
D) If social roles are filled in a firm,group members are more likely to have biases. 
A) If social roles are filled in a firm,groups are more prone to suffer process losses. 
B) If social roles are filled in a firm,groups are more cohesive. 
C) If social roles are filled in a firm,group members are more likely to engage in social loafing. 
D) If social roles are filled in a firm,group members are more likely to have biases.

Question 4

Process loss is any aspect of group interaction that inhibits group functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____________________ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while __________________ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

Pooled int

Question 6

A ___________________ is a temporary team that is created to address a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________________ is a temporary team that...

Question 7

The more similar group members are with regard to age,gender,education,and skill set,the more cohesive the group will be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To make a team contract meaningful,which of the following sections should be included?

Accepted Answer

A) team compensation. 
B) team decision making. 
C) team meetings. 
D) team dynamics. 
A) team compensation. 
B) team decision making. 
C) team meetings. 
D) team dynamics.

Question 9

____________ groups have a collective identity,share a sense of purpose,work together on meaningful tasks,and establish a structured pattern of communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ groups have a collective identity,share a...

Question 10

Empowerment means

Accepted Answer

A) having the responsibility to reach goals. 
B) having the authority to reach goals. 
C) having the ability to make decisions. 
D) having the responsibility and authority to reach goals. 
A) having the responsibility to reach goals. 
B) having the authority to reach goals. 
C) having the ability to make decisions. 
D) having the responsibility and authority to reach goals.

Question 11

Idea-generation tasks include coming up with plans for actions and making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Task interdependence

Accepted Answer

A) exists when team members work independently and simply combine their efforts to create a team's outputs. 
B) refers to one individual's output becoming another's input. 
C) involves team members working on each task simultaneously. 
D) refers to the degree that team members are dependent upon one another to get information,support or materials from other team members to be effective. 
A) exists when team members work independently and simply combine their efforts to create a team's outputs. 
B) refers to one individual's output becoming another's input. 
C) involves team members working on each task simultaneously. 
D) refers to the degree that team members are dependent upon one another to get information,support or materials from other team members to be effective.

Question 14

_______________________ teams make all decisions internally about leadership and how work is done and have the potential for high autonomy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________________ teams make all decisions internally about...

Question 15

The superintendent of the school district is writing a new mission statement for the district.He is engaged in the _____________ role.

Accepted Answer

A) creator 
B) contractor 
C) communicator 
D) calibrator 
A) creator 
B) contractor 
C) communicator 
D) calibrator

Question 16

How does a team differ from a group?

Accepted Answer

A) A team is focused on joint goals;a group often has a collection of individual goals. 
B) A team involves the simple sum of independent actions of individuals;a group involves the integrated,collaborative actions of the collective of people. 
C) A team has personal agendas;a group has a shared vision. 
D) A team has compensation based upon individual outcomes;a group has compensation based upon shared outcomes. 
A) A team is focused on joint goals;a group often has a collection of individual goals. 
B) A team involves the simple sum of independent actions of individuals;a group involves the integrated,collaborative actions of the collective of people. 
C) A team has personal agendas;a group has a shared vision. 
D) A team has compensation based upon individual outcomes;a group has compensation based upon shared outcomes.

Question 17

Tuckman's five stage group evolution model asks which of the following questions in the performing stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Are we using appropriate information on this task? 
B) Will I be accepted? 
C) Why do I have to listen to you? 
D) Can you help me plan this project? 
A) Are we using appropriate information on this task? 
B) Will I be accepted? 
C) Why do I have to listen to you? 
D) Can you help me plan this project?

Question 18

In which of the following situations would a team be needed?

Accepted Answer

A) Tasks to be performed are independent of one another. 
B) The organization benefits from shared goals. 
C) Few,specialized skills are required. 
D) Goals are low in complexity. 
A) Tasks to be performed are independent of one another. 
B) The organization benefits from shared goals. 
C) Few,specialized skills are required. 
D) Goals are low in complexity.

Pret a Manger's relatively low turnover rate is in part attributed to their _____ culture.

A formal work group is

Which of the following is accurate regarding the nature of social roles in a team?

Process loss is any aspect of group interaction that inhibits group functioning.

___ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

A ___________________ is a temporary team that is created to address a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

The more similar group members are with regard to age,gender,education,and skill set,the more cohesive the group will be.

To make a team contract meaningful,which of the following sections should be included?

____________ groups have a collective identity,share a sense of purpose,work together on meaningful tasks,and establish a structured pattern of communication.

Empowerment means

Idea-generation tasks include coming up with plans for actions and making decisions.

The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

Task interdependence

_______________________ teams make all decisions internally about leadership and how work is done and have the potential for high autonomy.

The superintendent of the school district is writing a new mission statement for the district.He is engaged in the _____________ role.

How does a team differ from a group?

Tuckman's five stage group evolution model asks which of the following questions in the performing stage?

In which of the following situations would a team be needed?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

Exam 9: Managing Groups and Teams

Pret a Manger's relatively low turnover rate is in part attributed to their _____ culture.

A formal work group is

Which of the following is accurate regarding the nature of social roles in a team?

Process loss is any aspect of group interaction that inhibits group functioning.

_____________________ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while __________________ is where team members work on each task simultaneously.

A ___________________ is a temporary team that is created to address a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

The more similar group members are with regard to age,gender,education,and skill set,the more cohesive the group will be.

To make a team contract meaningful,which of the following sections should be included?

____________ groups have a collective identity,share a sense of purpose,work together on meaningful tasks,and establish a structured pattern of communication.

Empowerment means

Idea-generation tasks include coming up with plans for actions and making decisions.

The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

Task interdependence

_______________________ teams make all decisions internally about leadership and how work is done and have the potential for high autonomy.

The superintendent of the school district is writing a new mission statement for the district.He is engaged in the _____________ role.

How does a team differ from a group?

Tuckman's five stage group evolution model asks which of the following questions in the performing stage?

In which of the following situations would a team be needed?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

___ is where team members work independently on items and then combine their efforts for a final product while is where team members work on each task simultaneously.