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Terms in this set (45)Work in organizations is interdependent. T Self-directed teams are typically completely autonomous. F
Members on large teams typically ask more questions, exchange more opinions, and exhibit more cooperative behavior. F The first stage of team development is called norming. F Employee morale is higher in cohesive teams. T Successful teams require only the task-specialist role. F A characteristic of virtual teams is the requirement to meet face-to-face in the same physical space. F An advantage of virtual teams is the ability to rapidly assemble a talented group of people. T The avoiding style of handling conflict reflects assertiveness to get one's own way. F Effective leaders should use the same
conflict resolution style in every situation. T Which of the following statements is true of teams? a) Teams work to accomplish a shared goal. b) Great teams have individual "stars." c) Teams comprise a minimum of five members. d) Great teams work together only when the need arises. A Daria is a research analyst at Highend Inc. She works independently, without the need for a supervisor. When her team is offered a project, she sits with her team members to plan and organize the work. Each team member takes turns to undertake a different role. This helps them gain experience in every aspect of their work. Each team member is held accountable for his or her work, and every person works toward meeting the
agreed deadline. In the given scenario, which of the following types of teams has been described? a) Cross-departmental team b) Functional team c) Special-purpose team d) Self-directed team D A group consists of people who: a) hold themselves mutually accountable. b) interact and coordinate regularly. c) do related work but may not depend on each other. d) share a specific team vision. B A(n) _____ is made up of members from different departments within an organization. a) functional team b) special team c) cross-functional team d) self-directed team C _____ focus on a particular goal and disband once the project is completed. a) Horizontal teams b) Self-directed teams c) Functional teams d) Special-purpose teams D _____ are teams made up of members who work with minimum supervision and rotate jobs to produce a complete product or service. a) Functional teams b) Special-purpose teams c) Self-directed teams d) Cross-departmental teams C A(n) _____ is a team member who attains benefits from team membership but does not actively participate in and contribute to the team's work. a) free rider b) team leader c) team player d) group member A A leader who understands why teams are difficult for people can: a) be more effective. b) avoid creating teams. c) create teams that don't have problems. d) avoid working in a team. A Which of the following is a common dysfunction of
teams? a) Lack of trust b) Lack of guidance c) Fear of responsibility d) Lack of skill A In terms of the common team dysfunctions, inattention to results leads members to: a) hide conflicting opinions. b) put personal ambition ahead of collective results. c) engage in finger-pointing when things go wrong. d) have a lack of commitment to decisions. B Which of the following dysfunctions of teams results in members not accepting responsibility for outcomes? a) Fear of conflict b) Lack of commitment c) Avoidance of accountability d) Inattention to results C Small teams perform better than large ones because: a) members exchange more opinions. b) members do not feel like a part of the group. c) there is lower motivation. d) fewer questions are asked. A The storming stage of team development is marked by: a) conflict and disagreement. b) orientation. c) establishment of order and cohesion. d) cooperation and problem solving. A The leader's role during the _____ stage of team development is to encourage participation by each team member and help people find their common vision and values. a) forming b) norming c) storming d) performing C During the _____ stage of team development, task performance is no longer a top priority and leaders frequently focus on team members' social and emotional needs. a) adjourning b) forming c) performing d) storming A During the _____
stage of team development, the major emphasis is on accomplishing the team's goals. a) forming b) norming c) adjourning d) performing D People slip into _____ when the desire for harmony outweighs concerns over decision quality. a) concept mapping b) lateral thinking c) brainstorming d) groupthink D People who play a task-specialist role often: a) praise and encourage others to draw forth their contributions. b) reconcile group conflicts. c) stimulate the team into action when interest drops. d) shift own opinions to maintain team harmony. C People who adopt a socioemotional role: a) stimulate the team into action when interest drops. b) give candid feedback on others' suggestions. c) propose new solutions to team problems. d) encourage others to draw forth their contributions. D Which of the following behaviors is displayed by people who play a
task-specialist role? a) Reduce tension b) Praise and encourage others c) Maintain harmony d) Initiate ideas D The team role associated with facilitating others' participation, smoothing conflicts, showing concern for team members' needs, and reminding others of standards for team interaction is the _____ role. a) managerial b) authoritarian leadership c) task-specialist d) socioemotional D A global team: a) is also known as a cross-functional team. b) has members from the same culture. c) is a cross-border work team. d) uses face-to-face communication. C An advantage of a virtual team is the ability to: a) trust people to do their jobs without constant supervision. b) monitor team members. c) save employees time. d) have complete control over team members. C To be successful, virtual team leaders should: a) disband the team once a project is completed. b) encourage groupthink. c) use technology to build relationships. d) use e-mail for conflict resolution. C _____ refers to antagonistic interaction in which one party attempts to block the intentions or goals of another. a) Mediation b) Groupthink c) Conflict d) Bargaining C The dominating style of conflict handling in a team reflects: a) neither assertiveness nor cooperativeness. b) assertiveness to get one's own way. c) a moderate amount of both assertiveness and cooperativeness. d) a high degree of cooperativeness. B When
quick decisive action is vital on important issues, the _____ style of handling conflict in a team is appropriate. a) "my way" b) "no way" c) "half way" d) "your way" A _____ is a form of adversarial negotiation in which conflicting parties compete to win the most resources and give up as little as possible. a) Integrative negotiation b) Distributive negotiation c) Groupthink d) Brainstorming B _____ is based on a win-win assumption, in that all parties want to come up with a creative solution that can benefit both sides. a) Mediation b) Integrative negotiation c) Groupthink d) Distributive negotiation B Which of the following characteristics is needed for high-performing teams? a) Self-direction b) Members who share the same skills c) Technology usage d) Explicit metrics D To help their team succeed, team members should: a) become free riders. b) give up their independence. c) avoid accountability. d) focus on personal goals. B Tom and his group have been working on a project for several weeks. They are in the norming stage. As the leader, what should Tom be doing in this stage? a) Tom should give out certificates or awards. b) Tom should help shy team members establish relationships with others. c) Tom should help the team self-manage to reach its goals. d) Tom should emphasize openness within the team. D Which of the following factors increases team cohesion? a) Prioritizing personal goals b) Low morale c) Personal attraction to the team d) Importance of the task C When maintaining harmony is especially important, the _____ style of handling conflict in a team is appropriate. a) "my way" b) "no way" c) "half way" d) "your way" D Mary Beth and Jo Lynne have been on the social team for two months. Even though
the deadline for committing to a location for the annual awards dinner is quickly approaching, the antagonism between Mary Beth and Jo Lynne has made it impossible to move forward. What type of conflict is preventing the team's success? a) Groupthink b) Relationship conflict c) Time conflict d) Task conflict B Sets found in the same folderChapter 4 Leadership40 terms kdills23 Chapter 5 Leadership40 terms kdills23 Chapter 7 Leadership45 terms kdills23 Chapter 6 Leadership30 terms kdills23 Other sets by this creatorSystematic Theology 11 Test 225 terms kdills23 Doctrine of Holiness Midterm22 terms kdills23 Systematic Theology II Test 135 terms kdills23 Spiritual Formation Test 125 terms kdills23 Other Quizlet setsCOMM 405 Exam 2 - Children's Advertising20 terms Saraashlyn1 Lifespan development final131 terms sarahwang123 Gerdon Old Testament Quiz23 terms AXRaarup Related questionsQUESTION The development level in the SLII® model is 3 answers QUESTION The ADAM approach is used to evaluate online sources. What does the acronym ADAM stand for? 3 answers QUESTION Who first referred to newspapers as "the fourth estate"? 15 answers QUESTION The seven shared values of organizational culture. The model is based on the theory that, for an organization to perform well, these seven elements need to be aligned and mutually reinforcing. 2 answers During which stage of the group development process are group members often on their best behavior?During the performing stage, the team is achieving results and the group is performing at its best. The team leader should spend time developing each team member and introduce new goals to focus on. The Adorning stage is the final stage of team development.
During which stage of team development Does team unity emerge?Norming stage
If teams get through the storming stage, conflict is resolved and some degree of unity emerges. In the norming stage, consensus develops around who the leader or leaders are, and individual member's roles. Interpersonal differences begin to be resolved, and a sense of cohesion and unity emerges.
What is characteristic of the norming stage of team development?During the Norming stage, members shift their energy to the team's goals and show an increase in productivity, in both individual and collective work. The team may find that this is an appropriate time for an evaluation of team processes and productivity.
During which stage of group development would group cohesiveness be a factor?The norming stage is a time where group members become a cohesive unit. Morale is high as group members actively acknowledge the talents, skills and experience that each member brings to the group. A sense of community is established, and the group remains focused on the group's purpose and goal.
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