Question 1

An example of a country with an individualistic society is:
A) United States
B) Latin America
C) Saudi Arabia
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The United States is a prime example of a country with an individualistic society, placing emphasis on personal achievement, independence, and self-expression. Latin America and Saudi Arabia tend to be more collectivist in nature, emphasizing group harmony and loyalty.

Question 2

Which of the following researchers outlined procedures for using groups successfully to introduce changes at both the individual and organizational levels?
A) McGrath and Altman
B) Schein and Bennis
C) Elton and Mayo
D) Hawthorne and Elkins

Accepted Answer

Schein and Bennis are known for their work on organizational development, including outlining procedures for using groups successfully to introduce changes at both the individual and organizational levels.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a stage in the development of teams?
A) Forming
B) Storming
C) Performing
D) Reforming

Accepted Answer

The four stages of team development are Forming, Storming, Performing, and Norming. "Reforming" is not one of the stages.

Question 4

Which of the following types of teams serves the purpose of breaking down the barriers that exist in a hierarchical organization with a long history of division of labor and division of tasks?
A) Cross-functional teams
B) Self-directed work teams
C) Top management teams
D) Virtual teams

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams are designed to bring together members from different departments or areas of expertise to collaborate on a project, thereby breaking down traditional hierarchical barriers and divisions within an organization.

Question 5

A task-oriented member who enjoys providing the team with good technical information and data is known as a:
A) Collaborator
B) Communicator
C) Contributor
D) Challenger

Accepted Answer

A task-oriented member who provides technical information and data is contributing to the team's success by sharing their knowledge and expertise. This person may not necessarily be a collaborator or communicator, as their focus is on providing useful information rather than actively facilitating teamwork or communication. The term "challenger" implies a potentially negative connotation, whereas a contributor is a positive and necessary member of any team.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a good team experience?
A) Members give each other a chance to speak
B) Members are valued for their ideas
C) Members are committed to implementation
D) Members don't have to follow a set agenda

Accepted Answer

A set agenda helps provide structure and direction for the team, allowing them to work more efficiently towards a common goal. Therefore, not having a set agenda is not an indicator of a good team experience.

Question 7

According to Gardenswartz and Rowe,what is the second level for examining the diversity that individuals bring to the organization?
A) Internal dimensions
B) External dimensions
C) Personality
D) Organizational dimensions

Accepted Answer

Internal dimensions are considered the second level in Gardenswartz and Rowe's Four Layers of Diversity model, which includes aspects like age, gender, race, etc.

Question 8

Which of the following types of teams sets the course for the organization,but it rarely is involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization?
A) Cross-functional teams
B) Self-directed work teams
C) Top management teams
D) Process-improvement teams

Accepted Answer

Top management teams, also known as executive teams, are responsible for setting the overall direction and strategy of the organization. They make decisions about major issues like mergers and acquisitions, new product development, and capital investments. However, they typically do not get involved in the daily operations of the organization, leaving that to lower-level management and employees.

Question 9

How many teams members are recommended,according to your textbook?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 7
D) 10

Accepted Answer

The textbook recommends 7 team members as an optimal number for effective collaboration and communication.

Question 10

Internal dimensions include:
A) Ethnicity
B) Income
C) Marital status
D) Appearance

Accepted Answer

Internal dimensions refer to aspects of a person's identity that are inherent and often unchangeable, such as ethnicity.

Question 11

Jamal encourages risk taking and is appreciated for his or her candor and openness.He is most likely a:
A) Challenger
B) Communicator
C) Collaborator
D) Contributor

Accepted Answer

Jamal's encouragement of risk-taking and open communication points towards him being a Challenger personality type. Challengers tend to be confident, assertive and willing to challenge the status quo. They actively seek out challenges and opportunities for growth, and encourage others to do the same.

Question 12

Important issues to consider about team effectiveness include:
A) The structure of the team
B) The size of the team
C) The life expectancy of the team
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above factors are important to consider when evaluating team effectiveness. The structure of the team can impact how well members work together and communicate. The size of the team can affect productivity, communication, and the ability to make decisions. The life expectancy of the team can impact motivation and commitment to goals. All of these factors should be examined when working to improve team effectiveness.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a type of team?
A) Project teams
B) Cross-functional teams
C) Virtual teams
D) Imaginary teams

Accepted Answer

Imaginary teams are not a type of team in a professional or organizational setting. They may exist in fictional or hypothetical scenarios, but do not have any practical application.

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of teams?
A) Teams are intact social systems
B) Teams operate in an organizational context
C) Teams produce some outcomes for which members have collective responsibility
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are characteristics of teams - they are intact social systems, they operate in an organizational context, and they produce outcomes for which members have collective responsibility.

Question 15

Training of team members should include:
A) Action skills
B) Mathematic skills
C) Public speaking skills
D) Reading skills

Accepted Answer

Action skills are essential for team members to perform their tasks effectively. This includes skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and time management. While literacy and communication skills (reading and public speaking) are also important, they are not as relevant to all team members as action skills. Mathematic skills may only be necessary for certain roles, and not for the entire team.

Question 16

External dimensions include:
A) Physical ability
B) Religion
C) Age
D) Seniority

Accepted Answer

The answer of External dimensions include:
A) Physical ability
B) Religion
C) Age
D)...

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a reason that teams are more effective than individuals?
A) Teams produce a greater number of ideas and pieces of information than individuals acting alone
B) Teams have higher levels of motivation and performance than individuals acting alone
C) Team members are less likely to entertain risky alternatives
D) Teams offset personal biases and blind spots that inhibit effective problem analysis

Accepted Answer

This statement is not necessarily true. In some cases, teams may actually be more likely to entertain risky alternatives because of the influence of group dynamics and social pressure. The other options are all valid reasons why teams are more effective than individuals.

Question 18

A potential cause for team conflict may be:
A) Personality differences
B) Overly emotional team members
C) Both A & B
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of A potential cause for team conflict may...

Question 19

Which of the following conditions does NOT need to be met in order for a team to be productive?
A) Commitment to goals on the part of the team and senior management
B) Opportunity for teamwork as created by senior management or other individuals
C) Clarity of goals as provided or developed by the team
D) Lack of challenges from customers and competitors

Accepted Answer

Challenges from customers and competitors can actually drive a team to be more productive and innovative. Therefore, it is not necessary for a lack of challenges to be met for a team to be productive.

Question 20

Which of the following roles of leaders includes providing training and encouragement to participants?
A) Initiators
B) Models
C) Coaches
D) Managers

Accepted Answer

Coaches are leaders who provide training and encouragement to participants. They support individuals or teams to develop their skills and abilities through instruction, feedback, motivation, and guidance. Coaches help people to achieve their goals, overcome obstacles, and enhance their performance through a process of learning and growth. Initiators are leaders who initiate new projects, ideas, or changes in the organization. Models are leaders who set an example for others to follow, and Managers are leaders who plan, organize, and control resources to achieve specific objectives.

Quiz 10: Working in Groups and Teams

An example of a country with an individualistic society is:

Which of the following researchers outlined procedures for using groups successfully to introduce changes at both the individual and organizational levels?

Which of the following is not a stage in the development of teams?

Which of the following types of teams serves the purpose of breaking down the barriers that exist in a hierarchical organization with a long history of division of labor and division of tasks?

A task-oriented member who enjoys providing the team with good technical information and data is known as a:

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a good team experience?

According to Gardenswartz and Rowe,what is the second level for examining the diversity that individuals bring to the organization?

Which of the following types of teams sets the course for the organization,but it rarely is involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization?

How many teams members are recommended,according to your textbook?

Internal dimensions include:

Jamal encourages risk taking and is appreciated for his or her candor and openness.He is most likely a:

Important issues to consider about team effectiveness include:

Which of the following is NOT a type of team?

Which of the following is a characteristic of teams?

Training of team members should include:

External dimensions include:

Which of the following is NOT a reason that teams are more effective than individuals?

A potential cause for team conflict may be:

Which of the following conditions does NOT need to be met in order for a team to be productive?

Which of the following roles of leaders includes providing training and encouragement to participants?