Question 1

____________ is/are a function of organizational context,group structure,group process,and group development stage.

Accepted Answer

Group performance is influenced by organizational context, group structure, group process, and the stage of group development. These factors collectively determine how effectively a group can achieve its objectives.

Question 2

Austin is tasked to assemble 5 to 12 people to work on a project in which each will share the leadership.Austin is most likely tasked to assemble a/an _________.

Accepted Answer

A team typically consists of a small group of individuals who work together to achieve a common goal. In this scenario, Austin is assembling a group of people to work on a project and share leadership, which is characteristic of a team. Group and virtual group are more general terms that may not necessarily involve a shared leadership model. An organization typically refers to a larger entity with multiple departments and a hierarchical structure, which does not align with the description of Austin's task.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a dimension of group structure?

Accepted Answer

Personality is not a dimension of group structure. Group structure typically includes dimensions such as the size of the group, composition (i.e. the characteristics and diversity of group members), and leadership (i.e. the roles and responsibilities of group leaders).

Question 4

Why is diversity important to group composition?

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Question 5

Upon completion of the task or project,Austin,Elsy,and Alejandro are asked to evaluate Ethen's performance over the extent of the projects development.This is an example of _______.

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Question 6

Which of the following is a form of group process?

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Question 7

Which of the following is a difference between groups and teams?

Accepted Answer

One key difference between groups and teams is that groups generally have a designated leader who makes decisions and directs the group's activities, while in teams, leadership roles are often shared and distributed among team members. A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of the differences between groups and teams.

Question 8

A/an ______ has two or more members with a clear leader who perform independent jobs with individual accountability,evaluation,and rewards.

Accepted Answer

A group consists of two or more members with a clear leader, where members perform independent jobs and have individual accountability, evaluation, and rewards.

Question 9

Teams are clearly __________.

Accepted Answer

Teams are often described as self-directed because they have the autonomy to manage their own tasks and make decisions without direct oversight from management.

Question 10

Marketing,finance,operations,and human resources are part of what type of group?

Accepted Answer

Marketing, finance, operations, and human resources are all examples of functional areas within a company. A functional group is a department or team comprised of individuals with similar skills or expertise who work together to achieve a specific organizational goal or function. Therefore, functional is the best choice.

Question 11

A/an _________ has a small number of members with shared leadership who preform independent jobs with individual and group accountability,evaluation,and rewards.

Accepted Answer

A team has a small number of members with shared leadership, performing independent jobs with both individual and group accountability, evaluation, and rewards.

Question 12

Alejandro began working on a project with four other individuals.Each person is responsible for the success of the project.What best describes the functionality of the project?

Accepted Answer

A team is a group of individuals who work together towards a common goal and are interdependent on each other for success. In this scenario, Alejandro and the four other individuals are working together as a team to ensure the success of the project.

Question 13

Elsy is asked to join a project consisting of 5 people and is a project manager.What are the project members functioning as?

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Question 14

Omar and Cindy are both managers at ABC Inc.They have started a new project that involves the two of them and the employees they supervise.What type of group are they in?

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Question 15

Which of the following is not a form of organizational context?

Accepted Answer

Composition refers to the makeup or structure of a group or organization, rather than the broader context in which it operates.

Question 16

What are major factors of the group performance model?

Accepted Answer

The major factors of the group performance model are organizational context, group structure, group process, and group development stage. Option D covers all the essential elements of the model, while options A, B, and C either miss or wrongly include some elements.

Question 17

Which statement accurately describes a global virtual team?

Accepted Answer

A global virtual team refers to a group of individuals from different geographic locations working together as a team through technology, which fits the scenario described in choice C. Options A and D describe physical locations, whereas option B describes two distinct teams working separately.

Question 18

Group performance is based on _____ major factors.

Accepted Answer

Group performance is typically based on four major factors: group composition, group structure, group processes, and group resources.

Question 19

Groups are clearly _________.

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Question 20

Which of the following is not a Group Type?

Accepted Answer

Formal, functional, and command are all types of groups that are commonly used in organizations. Cohesive is not considered a group type but rather a characteristic of a group that describes the degree of attraction and bonding among its members.

Quiz 8: Managing Team Work