Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

These four groups are all examples of functional groups, which are organized by specific areas of expertise or specialization within an organization.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A team is typically smaller in size than a department or group and has shared leadership. Each member of the team performs their own individual job, but they also work together towards a shared goal. The team is accountable both individually and as a group, with rewards and evaluations based on both individual and collective performance.

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the major factors of the group performance model?

Accepted Answer

The major factors of the group performance model are group structure, group development, and organizational context. Organizational leadership is not considered to be one of the major factors.

Question 4

Team leaders are also called __________.

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Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A group is characterized by having two or more members with a clear leader, where members perform independent jobs and are individually accountable, evaluated, and rewarded, distinguishing it from teams, committees, and departments which may operate differently in terms of leadership, interdependence, and evaluation methods.

Question 6

Teams are clearly __________.

Accepted Answer

Teams are clearly self-directed as they typically manage themselves and make decisions collectively without direct oversight from management.

Question 7

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

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Question 8

Group performance is based on _____ major factors.

Accepted Answer

Group performance is typically based on four major factors: task design, group composition, group processes, and organizational context.

Question 9

Group managers are also called __________.

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Question 10

What is the difference between a task force and an ad hoc committee?

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Question 11

Ricardo has just been hired by the convenience store near his campus.As a result, he is now a member of a __________.

Accepted Answer

Ricardo is likely a member of a command group, which is a formal group that is defined by the organization's structure and has specific tasks and responsibilities. In this case, Ricardo's job is likely to have a clear set of duties, such as stocking shelves or operating the cash register, and he will work under the direction of a manager or supervisor within the convenience store's hierarchy. The other options - cross-functional groups, informal groups, and task groups - are less likely to apply in this situation.

Question 12

Groups and teams are the backbone of organizations because of the __________ effect: Each group/department's performance is affected by at least one other group and each department affects the performance of the total organization.

Accepted Answer

The systems effect refers to the interdependence and interconnectedness of different groups and departments within an organization. Each group's performance affects the performance of other groups and the overall performance of the organization. This highlights the importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving organizational goals.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a group type?

Accepted Answer

Formal, Functional, and Command are all recognized types of groups, while cohesive is not a type of group but rather describes the extent to which group members are committed to each other and the group as a whole.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Group performance is influenced by various factors including the organizational context, the structure and processes within the group, and the stage of group development. These elements collectively impact how effectively a group functions and achieves its objectives.

Question 15

Clark created a group as part of the organization's structure.This type of group is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A group created as part of the organization's structure is a formal group. Formal groups are created to achieve specific organizational objectives and are defined by the organization's structure, with clear lines of authority, communication, and task responsibility. Functional and cross-functional groups are examples of formal groups, but they are more specific types of formal groups based on their focus or composition. Informal groups, on the other hand, emerge within an organization without a formal structure or designated role, and are based on personal relationships, shared interests, or common goals.

Question 16

After studying the differences between groups and teams, Devon realizes that she and the people she works with every day fall somewhere between the two.She and her coworkers might be described as being __________.

Accepted Answer

Semiautonomous refers to a group that has some degree of autonomy (independence), but also has some level of direction or guidance from management. This best describes Devon and her coworkers, as they are not a completely self-directed team, but also not a traditional top-down directed group.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Group work typically has a designated leader who directs the process, whereas teams often operate with shared leadership roles, allowing members to take turns or share responsibilities in guiding the team's efforts.

Question 18

Which statement accurately describes a global virtual team?

Accepted Answer

A global virtual team typically consists of members from different geographical locations working together through technology, such as video conferencing and email. Option C describes this scenario, as employees in England and the United States are working on a project through virtual communication. Option A refers to employees from the same country working in another country, Option B refers to independent teams in different countries, and Option D only mentions accessing online data and not necessarily working as a team.

Question 19

Groups are clearly _________.

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Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Size is a characteristic of an organization, but it is not typically considered a form of organizational context like environment, mission, or culture.

Quiz 8: Managing Team Work