Question 1

In general,leaders who control all the details,manage all the key relationships in the team,have all the good ideas,and use the team to execute their plan are usually ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

Leaders who try to control everything often become overworked and overwhelmed, which can lead to decreased productivity. Additionally, if they don't allow their team members to contribute their own ideas and build relationships with key stakeholders, they may not be able to fully leverage the strengths and connections of the team. This can ultimately lead to a less productive and effective team overall.

Question 2

Which of the following is a positive way that teams deal with situational surprises or unexpected changes within their task assignments?

Accepted Answer

By shifting responsibilities and reassembling work routines, the team can adapt to the situational surprise or unexpected change in task assignments. This demonstrates flexibility and can lead to a more effective resolution of the problem. Options A, C, and D do not represent positive ways of dealing with unexpected changes.

Question 3

According to research,what is the best advice regarding team size?

Accepted Answer

The best advice regarding team size according to research is that teams should generally have fewer than 10 members - with an optimal size of 5-6 people. This is because smaller teams tend to have better communication, stronger relationships, and higher motivation levels. Additionally, larger teams can become more difficult to manage and can lead to decreased individual accountability. While there may be some situations where larger teams are necessary, the general recommendation is to keep teams smaller for optimal performance.

Question 4

Many people make the mistake of looking for the causes of a problem after they find the effects of it.There may be many common factors that have nothing obviously related to the situation,or factors difficult to detect that can interfere with a successful problem solution.This situation is best known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Sampling on the dependent variable refers to the methodological error of looking only at cases where the phenomenon of interest is present and ignoring cases where it is absent. This can lead to incorrect conclusions about the causes of a problem because it overlooks instances that could provide a contrast and more comprehensive understanding of the situation.

Question 5

Which of the following is a way in which managers recognize their team-building responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Relying on group-based forums for problem solving and diagnosis shows recognition of the manager's team-building responsibilities by prioritizing collective efforts and valuing input from each team member. Equating managing their team with managing individual people on the team, gaining feedback only from one-on-one meetings, and basing decisions on limited information do not fully acknowledge the manager's responsibility to build a cohesive and functional team.

Question 6

The most common type of team is a(n):

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

When it comes to teamwork,interdependence means:

Accepted Answer

Interdependence means that team members need each other and cannot achieve their goals single-handedly. It involves teamwork and collaboration, with each member contributing their unique skills and knowledge to achieve a common goal. Therefore, option D is the best choice that reflects the meaning of interdependence in the context of teamwork.

Question 8

The misattribution error is the tendency for managers to attribute the causes of team failure to forces beyond their personal control.According to that definition,which of the following is a misattribution error? Blaming an unsuccessful outcome on:

Accepted Answer

Blaming the competitive environment or marketplace is a misattribution error as it is an external factor beyond a manager's personal control. However, lack of preparation, lack of knowledge, and low motivation are internal factors that are within a manager's control, and therefore not misattribution errors.

Question 9

In manager-led teams,the team members:

Accepted Answer

In manager-led teams, the team members are responsible for executing tasks assigned by the manager. The manager monitors and manages the performance of the team, while the team members follow their direction and complete assigned tasks.

Question 10

With regard to the defining characteristics of a team,all of the following are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Team members do have the authority to manage their own work and internal processes. In fact, self-management and shared leadership are often encouraged in high-performing teams.

Question 11

With regard to the disadvantages of self-directing teams,all of the following are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Self-directing teams are designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy, which means they often lack a traditional team leader role. This autonomy is intended to encourage collaboration and equal participation among team members, reducing the likelihood of conforming too much to a single leader's vision.

Question 12

Which type of team offers the most potential for innovation,can enhance goal commitment,and provides opportunities for organizational learning and change?

Accepted Answer

Self-directing or self-designing teams offer the most potential for innovation as they have the autonomy to make decisions and come up with creative solutions. They also enhance goal commitment as team members have a say in setting their own goals and are therefore more invested in achieving them. This type of team also provides opportunities for organizational learning and change as continuous improvement and adaptation are built into their way of working.

Question 13

When it comes to membership,boundedness refers to the ________; stability refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

Boundedness refers to team membership identifiability, meaning it's about who is recognized as being part of the team. Stability refers to the tenure of membership, indicating how long members stay within the team.

Question 14

All of the following are risks with self-governing teams EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The other options (misdirection, conflicts between team and organizational goals, and poor decision-making) are all potential risks associated with self-governing teams. Poor potential in terms of team commitment and participation is not necessarily a risk, but rather a possibility or a challenge that may need to be addressed in order for the team to function effectively.

Question 15

Managers often think they can know and predict everything regarding a problem,even when a situation has a completely unpredictable outcome.This,after the fact,"I knew it all along" belief fallacy is known as:

Accepted Answer

The described belief fallacy is known as the hindsight bias, in which individuals believe they knew the outcome of a situation all along after it has already occurred, despite having no way of actually predicting it beforehand.

Question 16

One of the most frustrating aspects of teamwork is:

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Self-directing teams are best suited for:

Accepted Answer

Self-directing teams are most effective in dealing with complex,ill-defined,and ambiguous problems. These teams are composed of motivated individuals who have the skills to solve such problems without direct supervision or guidance. Self-directed teams can work well in situations where creativity and innovation are needed, and where there is a need for more flexibility in problem-solving. However, when problems are simple and well-defined, self-directed teams may not be necessary, and a more traditional approach to management may be more appropriate.

Question 18

A team where a manager or a leader determines the overall purpose or goal of the team,but team members are at liberty to manage the means by which they meet that goal is called a:

Accepted Answer

A self-managing team is characterized by the autonomy given to team members to determine the methods and processes to achieve the goals set by a leader or manager. This means while the overall purpose or goal is provided by someone in a leadership position, the team members have the freedom to decide on how they will meet those goals, fitting the description provided.

Question 19

With regard to the characteristics of a manager-led team,all of the following are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The statement "the members provide peer-feedback for one another" is not true for a manager-led team. In this type of team, the supervisor provides feedback to each team member, but not necessarily the team members themselves. Therefore, all other options are true characteristics of a manager-led team.

Question 20

When we ask,"Why should organizations bother to build and maintain effective teams," all of the following challenges facing organizations might be addressed through teams EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Building and maintaining effective teams can address challenges such as improving collaboration, dealing with competition, and navigating globalization. However, economic understanding is not directly related to team building and maintenance, and thus, it is not a challenge that can be addressed through effective teams.

Quiz 1: Making the Team: a Guide for Managers

In general,leaders who control all the details,manage all the key relationships in the team,have all the good ideas,and use the team to execute their plan are usually and .