Question 1

Luis,Grayson,and Tom met once a week for three months to redesign department work spaces,to be implemented when the organization moved to a new building in January.This is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  top management team
B)  virtual team
C)  cross-functional team
D)  continuous improvement team
E)  problem-solving team

Question 2

Define conflict and distinguish between dysfunctional conflict (bad)and functional conflict (good).

Accepted Answer

Conflict is simply disagreement,a perfec...

Question 3

Both teams and individuals benefit from specific,measurable performance goals with continual feedback to tell individuals and team members how well they are doing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In all but the worst weather,Beth and three coworkers met each day at 12:15 to walk the wilderness trail behind their office building.This is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous improvement team
B)  formal group
C)  self-managed team
D)  virtual team
E)  informal group

Question 5

Managers can stimulate individuality in teams by encouraging people to have face-to-face exchanges at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Avoiding is an appropriate response to conflict when emotions are high and a cooling-off period is needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Informal groups can be highly productive-even more so than formal groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Groups and Teams: Increasing Cooperation,reducing Conflict

Informal groups can be highly productive-even more so than formal groups.

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In all but the worst weather,Beth and three coworkers met each day at 12:15 to walk the wilderness trail behind their office building.This is an example of a(n) _____.

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Define conflict and distinguish between dysfunctional conflict (bad)and functional conflict (good).

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Conflict is simply disagreement,a perfec...
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Luis,Grayson,and Tom met once a week for three months to redesign department work spaces,to be implemented when the organization moved to a new building in January.This is an example of a _____.

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Managers can stimulate individuality in teams by encouraging people to have face-to-face exchanges at work.

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Both teams and individuals benefit from specific,measurable performance goals with continual feedback to tell individuals and team members how well they are doing.

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Avoiding is an appropriate response to conflict when emotions are high and a cooling-off period is needed.

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Exam 13: Groups and Teams: Increasing Cooperation,reducing Conflict

Informal groups can be highly productive-even more so than formal groups.

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In all but the worst weather,Beth and three coworkers met each day at 12:15 to walk the wilderness trail behind their office building.This is an example of a(n) _____.

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Define conflict and distinguish between dysfunctional conflict (bad)and functional conflict (good).

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Luis,Grayson,and Tom met once a week for three months to redesign department work spaces,to be implemented when the organization moved to a new building in January.This is an example of a _____.

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Managers can stimulate individuality in teams by encouraging people to have face-to-face exchanges at work.

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Both teams and individuals benefit from specific,measurable performance goals with continual feedback to tell individuals and team members how well they are doing.

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Avoiding is an appropriate response to conflict when emotions are high and a cooling-off period is needed.

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Conflict is simply disagreement,a perfec...
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