Question 1

As group size increases, social loafing decreases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ task interdependence exists when the work of each group member is completely dependent on the work performed by the other group members.

Accepted Answer

A)  Total
B)  Pooled
C)  Sequential
D)  Serial
E)  ReciprocalF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Machinists in a manufacturing plant who have worked together for many years and report to the same shop foreman exemplify a

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A)  friendship group.
B)  virtual team.
C)  cross-functional group.
D)  self-managed team.
E)  command group.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The members of a newly formed 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 called

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A)  storming.
B)  norming.
C)  forming.
D)  adjourning.
E)  performing.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 5

When a group is experiencing low cohesiveness,

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A)  it becomes attractive to new members.
B)  its effectiveness can be increased by reducing or eliminating competition among groups.
C)  its members have little desire to retain their group membership.
D)  the size of the group should be increased considerably.
E)  there is an emphasis placed on group goal accomplishment.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 6

A computer manufacturing company employs many workers in different locations to produce specific computer mechanisms that are assembled into the final product. The workers are involved in a ________ task interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A)  command
B)  pooled
C)  reciprocal
D)  sequential
E)  virtualF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Workers at WECO Inc. formed a(n) ________ so that the members can provide each other support both on and off the job.

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A)  ad hoc committee
B)  cross-functional group
C)  command group
D)  informal group
E)  virtual teamF) C) and D)
G) B) and E) D

Question 8

When top managers design an organization's structure and establish a chain of command, they are essentially creating self-managed work teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cross-functional teams by nature diminish customer responsiveness as team members possess very different skills and expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Managers can take advantage of the potential for synergy by creating groups with members who have complementary skills and knowledge relevant to the work at hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

Which statement is true regarding group cohesiveness?

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A)  To promote cohesiveness in groups, managers should form groups that are significantly large in size.
B)  If a group is high in cohesiveness and small in size, managers should consider dividing the group in half and assigning different tasks and goals to the two newly formed groups.
C)  Decreasing levels of group cohesiveness results in little deviance in groups.
D)  As group cohesiveness decreases, the emphasis placed on group goal accomplishment increases.
E)  As groups become more successful, they become increasingly attractive to their members, and their cohesiveness tends to increase.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Define virtual team and describe its advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

Virtual teams are teams whose members ra...

Question 13

Members of a task force were recruited to provide specific perspectives to resolving a specific problem; however, the manager empowered the group to evolve their individual activities and contributions as needed to succeed. The executive is encouraging

Accepted Answer

A)  social loafing.
B)  role-making.
C)  synergy.
D)  groupthink.
E)  interdependence.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Raj has noticed that the members within his team seem to forgo personal opinions quite quickly to come to common solutions. He is concerned that this may be leading to suboptimal solutions. Raj is concerned the team may

Accepted Answer

A)  have become too informal
B)  be too independent.
C)  suffer from synergy.
D)  be experiencing groupthink.
E)  be demonstrating social loafing.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

In order to make the most effective contribution to an organization's competitive advantage, managers should strive to achieve a(n) ________ level of cohesiveness in the organization's groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  low
B)  moderate
C)  high
D)  nonexistent
E)  extremely highF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Group ________ is the degree to which the members of a group are attracted to belonging in the group.

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A)  role making
B)  deviance
C)  interdependence
D)  conformity
E)  cohesivenessF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

ACME Productions put together a group of employees from marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and quality control to develop a new product idea. This is an example of a(n) ________ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  informal
B)  friendship
C)  self-managed
D)  cross-functional
E)  top managementF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Members of research and development teams are required to come up with new and improved products. In order to do so, team members need to constantly share information with each other and ensure their activities are closely coordinated. This observation reflects the existence of ________ within a research and development team.

Accepted Answer

A)  pooled task interdependence
B)  total task independence
C)  reciprocal task interdependence
D)  sequential task interdependence
E)  no task dependenceF) A) and D)
G) A) and C) C

Question 19

During which stage of group development do close ties between group members develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  storming
B)  adjourning
C)  performing
D)  forming
E)  normingF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The development team for a greeting card company includes a writer whose focus is on crafting the messages for a series of new cards. The responsibility to craft the words for the team is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a virtual role.
B)  group conforming.
C)  a group role.
D)  empowerment.
E)  group norming.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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________ task interdependence exists when the work of each group member is completely dependent on the work performed by the other group members.

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Machinists in a manufacturing plant who have worked together for many years and report to the same shop foreman exemplify a

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The members of a newly formed 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 called

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When a group is experiencing low cohesiveness,

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A computer manufacturing company employs many workers in different locations to produce specific computer mechanisms that are assembled into the final product. The workers are involved in a ________ task interdependence.

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Cross-functional teams by nature diminish customer responsiveness as team members possess very different skills and expertise.

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Managers can take advantage of the potential for synergy by creating groups with members who have complementary skills and knowledge relevant to the work at hand.

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Raj has noticed that the members within his team seem to forgo personal opinions quite quickly to come to common solutions. He is concerned that this may be leading to suboptimal solutions. Raj is concerned the team may

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