Question 1

What are the differences between "groups" and "teams"? Can you think of a situation in which a group serves a purpose becoming a team?

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A team is a small number of people with ...

Question 2

As a manager,Laurel has established a new work group to tackle a particular project.She has introduced all the members to each other and the group has elected a leader.However,lately Laurel has noticed that some group members are procrastinating on their duties.Two cliques have formed within the group and they are frequently arguing with and challenging the group leader's opinions.Which of the following stages of group development process is Laurel observing?

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A)   storming
B)   forming
C)   performing
D)   norming
E)   adjourning

Question 3

All work groups progress through the stages of group development to become effective teams.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which three roles are especially important to groups?

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A)   energizer, harmonizer, gatekeeper
B)   initiator, orienter, energizer
C)   coordinator, procedural technician, gatekeeper
D)   compromiser, commentator, evaluator
E)   opinion seeker/giver, standard setter, initiator

Question 5

A person in the ______ role will encourage all group members to participate.

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A)   compromiser
B)   gatekeeper
C)   commentator
D)   encourager
E)   harmonizer

Question 6

Which of the following statements about norms is not ?

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A)   Norms are shared phenomena and may apply to the group, team, or organizational level.
B)   Norms are typically written down and discussed openly by groups.
C)   Norms clarify behavioral expectations.
D)   Norms help group members avoid being embarrassed.
E)   Norms clarify central values and unique identity of a group.

Question 7

______ is a reciprocal belief that another person will consider how their intentions and behaviors will affect you.

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A)   Justice
B)   Ethics
C)   Trust
D)   Integrity
E)   Compassion

Question 8

Communication trust is

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A)   trust of character.
B)   trust of disclosure.
C)   trust of capability.
D)   trust of expertise.
E)   trust of justice.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not about group development?

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A)   Tuckman's theory of group development stages has been strongly supported by empirical testing.
B)   All the stages of group development are not necessarily of the same duration.
C)   Effective groups and teams go through a maturation process.
D)   All the stages of group development are not necessarily of the same intensity.
E)   The storming stage may be particularly long, depending on the goal clarity and commitment and maturity of members.

Question 10

Describe the group development process,listing the stages in order and discussing what goes on in each.Now,think of a team to which you belonged that did function effectively.Where in the development process did things break down? What happened? How could it have been fixed?

Accepted Answer

Groups and teams go through a maturation...

Question 11

Teams are task groups that have matured to the _____ stage.

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A)   forming
B)   storming
C)   norming
D)   performing
E)   adjourning

Question 12

What is the difference between formal and informal groups?

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A)   Informal teams get together socially; formal teams do not.
B)   The purpose of a formal group is for friends to get together at a regularly schedule time.
C)   An informal group is assigned by an organization or its managers to accomplish a specific purpose.
D)   An informal group is a committee whose members share a common goal.
E)   A formal group is assigned by an organization or its managers to accomplish specific goals.

Question 13

Claire takes on the role of ______; she tends to mediate conflict through humor.

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A)   follower
B)   gatekeeper
C)   commentator
D)   harmonizer
E)   compromiser

Question 14

Identify a group of which you are a member.It can be a work group,a class project team,a social organization,etc.Now answer the following questions:
1.What stage of development is that group in today
2.What are the individual and group issues facing the group during this stage of development?
3.How can these issues be addressed?

Accepted Answer

The five stages are:
Stage 1: Forming
Du...

Question 15

_________ teams are created with members from different disciplines within an organization,such as finance,operations,and R&D.

Accepted Answer

A)  High extraversion
B)  High introversion
C)  Self-managed
D)  Virtual
E)  Cross-functional

Question 16

______ trust addresses the question: "How effectively do people meet or perform their responsibilities and acknowledge other people's skills and abilities?"

Accepted Answer

A)   Character
B)   Contractual
C)   Disclosure
D)   Competence
E)   Expertise

Question 17

In a team,leadership must be shared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Meghan is a member of a group that raises money for a homeless shelter.She feels that the group spends too much time arguing the merits of different fundraisers and needs to make a decision.She calls for a vote at today's meeting.Meghan has taken on the role of

Accepted Answer

A)   energizer.
B)   evaluator.
C)   elaborator.
D)   initiator.
E)   recorder.

Question 19

A person who clarifies key issues for a group has taken on the role of

Accepted Answer

A)   evaluator.
B)   initiator.
C)   information seeker/giver.
D)   elaborator.
E)   orienter.

Question 20

_____ are deliberate plans that outline exactly what the team is to do,such as goal setting and defining roles.

Accepted Answer

A)   Charters
B)   Team performance strategies.
C)   Team adaptations
D)   Strategic plans
E)   Agendas

Exam 8: Groups and Teams

In a team,leadership must be shared.

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______ is a reciprocal belief that another person will consider how their intentions and behaviors will affect you.

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What is the difference between formal and informal groups?

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_________ teams are created with members from different disciplines within an organization,such as finance,operations,and R&D.

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All work groups progress through the stages of group development to become effective teams.

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______ trust addresses the question: "How effectively do people meet or perform their responsibilities and acknowledge other people's skills and abilities?"

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Teams are task groups that have matured to the _____ stage.

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Which of the following statements is not about group development?

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Which of the following statements about norms is not ?

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Claire takes on the role of ______; she tends to mediate conflict through humor.

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A person in the ______ role will encourage all group members to participate.

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Which three roles are especially important to groups?

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Describe the group development process,listing the stages in order and discussing what goes on in each.Now,think of a team to which you belonged that did function effectively.Where in the development process did things break down? What happened? How could it have been fixed?

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Groups and teams go through a maturation...
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_____ are deliberate plans that outline exactly what the team is to do,such as goal setting and defining roles.

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The five stages are:
Stage 1: Forming
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A person who clarifies key issues for a group has taken on the role of

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Communication trust is

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What are the differences between "groups" and "teams"? Can you think of a situation in which a group serves a purpose becoming a team?

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______ is a reciprocal belief that another person will consider how their intentions and behaviors will affect you.

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_________ teams are created with members from different disciplines within an organization,such as finance,operations,and R&D.

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All work groups progress through the stages of group development to become effective teams.

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______ trust addresses the question: "How effectively do people meet or perform their responsibilities and acknowledge other people's skills and abilities?"

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Teams are task groups that have matured to the _____ stage.

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Which of the following statements is not about group development?

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Which of the following statements about norms is not ?

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Claire takes on the role of ______; she tends to mediate conflict through humor.

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A person in the ______ role will encourage all group members to participate.

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Which three roles are especially important to groups?

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Describe the group development process,listing the stages in order and discussing what goes on in each.Now,think of a team to which you belonged that did function effectively.Where in the development process did things break down? What happened? How could it have been fixed?

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