Question 1

High-performance teams operate at optimal levels personally but only at an acceptable level in terms of team relationships.

Accepted Answer

High-performance teams operate at optimal levels both personally and in terms of team relationships, as strong interpersonal relationships are crucial for high performance.

Question 2

The norming stage of team development is characterized by comparing your team's performance to those of other teams.

Accepted Answer

The norming stage of team development is characterized by team members developing close relationships and cohesiveness, not by comparing performance to other teams.

Question 3

Social loafing occurs in team work when one member lets his/her teammates assign him/her more work because he/she is more productive.

Accepted Answer

Social loafing refers to the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone, not when one member takes on more work due to higher productivity.

Question 4

Communication breakdowns are typical in productive teams even at the performing stage.

Accepted Answer

Communication breakdowns are not typical in productive teams at the performing stage.

Question 5

One major difference between traditional teams and project teams is the time frame.

Accepted Answer

Traditional teams often operate on an ongoing basis, while project teams are formed for a specific project with a defined start and end date.

Question 6

Leadership in project teams is essential at the set up stages but not as necessary as the projects ends.

Accepted Answer

Leadership is crucial throughout all stages of a project, from initiation to closure, to guide the team, make decisions, and ensure the project stays on track and achieves its goals.

Question 7

Cross-functional teams bring a diversity of perspectives to projects.

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams consist of members with different expertise and backgrounds, which brings a variety of perspectives and ideas to the project, enhancing creativity and problem-solving.

Question 8

High-performance teams are competitive and efficient.

Accepted Answer

High-performance teams are characterized by their ability to work efficiently towards their goals and often outperform their competition due to their high levels of collaboration, communication, and skill.

Question 9

Teams with clear goals are more likely to succeed than those with unclear understanding of their outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Teams with clear goals have a defined direction and purpose, which enhances focus, coordination, and motivation, leading to higher chances of success compared to teams with unclear or ambiguous objectives.

Question 10

Project-team leadership skills are the same as found in traditional teams.

Accepted Answer

Project-team leadership often requires a unique set of skills such as flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to lead without formal authority, which may differ from those needed in traditional, hierarchical team settings.

Question 11

Characteristics of the norming stage of team development as described in your text include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The norming stage of team development is characterized by the reduction of conflict, emergence of team identity, promotion of group unity by the leader, and team members accepting each other. Distribution of rewards based on team member loyalty is not a characteristic of the norming stage; rewards are typically based on contribution and performance, not loyalty.

Question 12

Which of the following teams is/are not discussed by the authors in the text?

Accepted Answer

The text mentions all the types of teams listed, indicating that each is discussed by the authors.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a barrier to effective teamwork?

Accepted Answer

Integration of individual actions is essential for effective teamwork, as it ensures that the efforts of individual team members are coordinated and aligned towards achieving the team's goals.

Question 14

Group members contribute to team effectiveness by being

Accepted Answer

Encouraging and clarifying behaviors contribute to team effectiveness by fostering a positive atmosphere and ensuring clear communication, respectively. Aggressiveness typically detracts from team cohesion and effectiveness.

Question 15

Manning and Curtis, as quoted in the text, regard which of the following as desirable leadership practices in teamwork?

Accepted Answer

Manning and Curtis emphasize the importance of persistence in leadership as a desirable practice in teamwork. This trait helps leaders to overcome challenges and inspire their teams to achieve common goals.

Question 16

Which is not an advantage of project teams?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

According to Kloppenborg, leading project teams involves which of the following leadership tasks?

Accepted Answer

Kloppenborg emphasizes the importance of strong communication skills and setting priorities as essential leadership tasks in leading project teams. These elements are crucial for guiding teams effectively and ensuring project success.

Question 18

Which is not a characteristic of high-performing inclusive teams as described in the text?

Accepted Answer

High-performing inclusive teams are characterized by a meaningful mission, a desire for growth, the cultivation of different viewpoints, and an understanding of cultural norms. Strong control from the manager is not mentioned as a characteristic of such teams, as inclusive teams often thrive on collaboration and shared leadership rather than on hierarchical control.

Question 19

High-performing teams, according to Manning and Curtis, are not characterized by

Accepted Answer

High-performing teams are characterized by directed leadership, where leaders guide the team towards achieving their goals. Non-directed leadership does not align with the characteristics of high-performing teams as outlined by Manning and Curtis.

Question 20

Project teams, as described in your text,

Accepted Answer

Project teams are indeed formed to complete specific tasks (A) and are disbanded once those tasks are completed (C). They also go through identifiable stages similar to other types of teams, which makes option B incorrect.

Quiz 9: Teaming and Leadership