Deck 17: Groups

Question 1

Groups can be categorized into three broad groups: primary, secondary, and reference.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The group decision making process usually takes longer than an individual decision making process.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Groups produce less and lower quality solutions to problems than do individuals working alone, because there are too many people involved in group decision making.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The nominal group technique is a brainstorming technique that assists to overcome the challenge faced by group members who may lack the experience to understand that the information they hold is needed to generate and evaluate options or alternatives.

Question 5

Informal groups meet the needs of individuals and, therefore, have a strong influence on the members' behaviors.

Question 6

Which group is organized based on members' common interests or goals?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Reference
D) Formal
E) Informal

Question 7

Managers need to be aware that which group can be a powerful force within their organization?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Reference
D) Formal
E) Informal

Question 8

Which group is created by the organization, and is therefore part of the organization's formal structure?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Reference
D) Formal
E) Informal

Question 9

Groups go through sequential stages of development. The following is as example of which development stage: In this stage the rules for behavior are explicitly and implicitly defined. There is a greater degree of order and a strong sense of group membership.

A) Forming
B) Storming
C) Norming
D) Performing
E) Adjourning

Question 10

Churches, labor unions, political parties, or any other group an individual uses to determine his or her judgements, preferences, behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes are examples of which type of group?

A) Primary group
B) Secondary group
C) Reference group
D) Informal group