Question 1

To evaluate the success of a team, managers focus on the external product of the team while team members focus on:
A)Their performance on the task at hand
B)Internal group functioning
C)Their relationship with the managers
D)Their own personal well being
E)Pleasing the organization

Accepted Answer

Team members often focus on internal group functioning, which includes how well they work together, communicate, and collaborate to achieve their goals.

Question 2

Research on the characteristics of successful work teams shows that they typically have:
A)Clear and well defined goals.
B)Leaders who facilitate (but not control) the team's actions.
C)Organizations that support the team with power and resources.
D)Tasks that are challenging and motivating.
E)All of the above are characteristics of successful teams.

Accepted Answer

All of the above characteristics are important for successful work teams. Clear goals help team members understand what they are working towards and can increase motivation. Leaders who facilitate rather than control promote collaboration and encourage team members to take ownership of their work. Organizations that support teams with resources and power can remove barriers to success. Challenging and motivating tasks keep team members engaged and focused.

Question 3

The main reason researchers have found different results when looking at characteristics of successful teams is:
A)They have studied different types of teams
B)They have used different methods of analysis
C)They have studied unsuccessful teams
D)All research has been done in a lab and is therefore biased
E)Organizations have not allowed researchers to study their employees

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

In a group, whose responsibility is it to provide direction?
A)The organization
B)All team members
C)The group leader
D)Project managers
E)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The group leader is typically responsible for providing direction to a group, guiding the team towards achieving its goals and objectives.

Question 5

From the organizations point of view, what is a problem with teamwork?
A)Wasted resources implementing new team strategies instead of fixing old ones
B)Worker absenteeism due to team member dissatisfaction
C)Teams may not be necessary for the task at hand
D)Transitions from traditional management to teams can create large disagreements between employees and managers.
E)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are potential problems with teamwork from an organization's perspective. Implementing new team strategies can waste resources if not done carefully, worker absenteeism can increase if team members are dissatisfied, teams may be formed for tasks that do not require teamwork, and transitioning to a team-based approach can cause disagreements between employees and managers.

Question 6

What organizational supports should be provided to help teams succeed?

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Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition for a team to succeed?
A)Task is suitable for teamwork
B)Allotting tasks based on previous work in teams
C)Organization provides supportive context to complete task
D)Team has right group of people to perform task
E)Team combines resources effectively

Accepted Answer

Allotting tasks based on previous work in teams is not a necessary condition for a team to succeed. Success can also come from assigning tasks based on individual strengths, potential for growth, or the specific needs of the current project, rather than solely on past team experiences.

Question 8

What is the relationship between team success and organizational context?
A)Successful teams change the organization and create their own context.
B)Organizational context is not one of the main determinants of team success.
C)The organization's feedback and reward system is an important part of a team's organizational context.
D)Supportive organizational cultures promote open communication and give power and responsibility to the manager.
E)All of the above are true.

Accepted Answer

The organization's feedback and reward system is a crucial part of a team's organizational context, influencing team success by providing motivation and aligning team goals with organizational objectives.

Question 9

Many benefits from creating a team occur:
A)Over the long run after completing many projects
B)During the process of completing the first project
C)When the team has a good relationship with managers
D)When the team has a large rate of turnover
E)After a team successfully completes the first project

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The main criteria used to measure team success are:
A)Task completion, social relations, and individual benefit.
B)Task speed, quality, and accuracy.
C)Social relations, group maintenance, and viability.
D)Individual success, group success, and organizational success.
E)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The main criteria used to measure team success include task completion (how well and efficiently the team completes its assigned tasks), social relations (how team members interact and support each other), and individual benefit (how each team member grows or benefits from being part of the team). These criteria encompass the performance, cohesion, and personal development aspects of a successful team.

Question 11

Which of the following is a personal benefit of working in teams?
A)Developing communication and organizational skills
B)Increased social support
C)Shared knowledge and expertise
D)Improve interpersonal skills
E)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are personal benefits of working in teams. Working in teams helps individuals develop communication and organizational skills, provides increased social support, allows for the sharing of knowledge and expertise, and improves interpersonal skills.

Question 12

Implementing teams in organizations is considered a fad because:
A)Organizations are finally figuring out effective ways to use teams in all scenarios
B)Although they are used now, teams will no longer be used in the near future
C)An increased use of technology will no longer require that organizations use teams
D)The usage of teams is overemphasized in businesses
E)Teams are the only effective way to accomplish tasks

Accepted Answer

The notion that implementing teams in organizations is considered a fad is often due to the perception that the usage of teams is overemphasized in businesses, rather than a reflection of their actual effectiveness or longevity.

Question 13

Groups are typically better than the sum of individual efforts for tasks that:
A)Are easily divisible.
B)Focus on maximizing output.
C)Consist of additive efforts.
D)Are unitary and optimizing.
E)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Groups are typically better for tasks that are unitary and optimizing because these tasks require collaboration and integration of diverse skills and perspectives, which groups can provide more effectively than individuals working separately.

Question 14

Implementation of work teams is one of the most common organizational interventions in:
A)Research organizations
B)Management divisions
C)Manufacturing firms
D)Professional project firms
E)All of the above

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Question 15

According to McGrath (1984), which is not a type of group goal based on the different types of tasks teams perform?
A)Generate
B)Plan
C)Choose
D)Negotiate
E)Execute

Accepted Answer

McGrath (1984) identifies several types of group goals based on the tasks teams perform, such as Generate, Choose, Negotiate, and Execute. "Plan" is not listed among these types by McGrath, making it the correct answer.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the group process is false?
A)Groups may make bad decisions because the desire to maintain social relations conflicts with making a rational decision.
B)The group process typically encourages creative solutions to problems.
C)High performing groups usually have task oriented goals.
D)Good social relations among members provide support for performing the task.
E)All of the above are true.

Accepted Answer

The group process does not always encourage creative solutions, as groupthink or conformity can sometimes stifle creativity.

Question 17

Successful teams contain members who have all of the following characteristics except:
A)The skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the task.
B)The power and authority to implement team decisions.
C)The group process skills to work well together.
D)Similar social and education backgrounds to support good communication.
E)All of the above factors are important.

Accepted Answer

Successful teams benefit from diversity in social and educational backgrounds, which can enhance creativity, problem-solving, and communication, rather than requiring similarity in these areas.

Question 18

Team success is more than just completing the task because:
A)The task may be able to be completed without using a team.
B)Teams may not be the most effective method for completing the task.
C)Developing team skills for the future is an important part of teamwork.
D)Teams are valuable when tasks are disrupted by unforeseen events.
E)All of the above are true.

Accepted Answer

Team success encompasses more than just task completion. It involves considering the potential for tasks to be completed individually, evaluating the effectiveness of teams versus other methods, developing future team skills, and valuing teams for their adaptability to unforeseen events.

Question 19

Which of the following should the organization provide to teams so they can be successful?
A)Minimal information from the organization
B)Tasks that are easy to complete
C)Free resources such as day care services
D)Financial resources and training support
E)Nothing; teams should function independently from the organization

Accepted Answer

Financial resources and training support are essential for teams to be successful. These resources help in building skills, fostering innovation, and ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and knowledge to achieve their goals.

Question 20

What are the three criteria used to define team success?

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Quiz 2: Defining Team Success

To evaluate the success of a team, managers focus on the external product of the team while team members focus on:

Research on the characteristics of successful work teams shows that they typically have:

The main reason researchers have found different results when looking at characteristics of successful teams is:

In a group, whose responsibility is it to provide direction?

From the organizations point of view, what is a problem with teamwork?

What organizational supports should be provided to help teams succeed?

Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition for a team to succeed?

What is the relationship between team success and organizational context?

Many benefits from creating a team occur:

The main criteria used to measure team success are:

Which of the following is a personal benefit of working in teams?

Implementing teams in organizations is considered a fad because:

Groups are typically better than the sum of individual efforts for tasks that:

Implementation of work teams is one of the most common organizational interventions in:

According to McGrath (1984) , which is not a type of group goal based on the different types of tasks teams perform?

Which of the following statements about the group process is false?

Successful teams contain members who have all of the following characteristics except:

Team success is more than just completing the task because:

Which of the following should the organization provide to teams so they can be successful?

What are the three criteria used to define team success?