Question 1

Which of the following is true about an organic organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   An organic organization focuses on the centralization of authority.
B)   Employees of an organic organization have limited skills.
C)   The procedures in an organic organization are rigid.
D)   An organic organization has very little hierarchy.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a homogeneous group?

Accepted Answer

A)   A homogeneous group is most suitable for complex, creative tasks.
B)   A homogeneous group has broader skills and knowledge compared to heterogeneous groups.
C)   The members of a homogeneous group have a lot in common.
D)   The members of a homogeneous group can examine problems from different points of view.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Joseph,a production manager at Tes-Fin Inc.,asks his personal assistant to write down the list of topics he would be discussing with his subordinates at the monthly meeting.Joseph asked his personal assistant to prepare a(n) _____ for the meeting.

Accepted Answer

A)   norm
B)   report
C)   plan
D)   agendaE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Mark supervises a group of employees who are always at odds with one another.Which of the following steps should Mark take to foster group cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Make the group members aware of their individual contributions to the group
B)   Help the members set their personal goals rather than focusing on a common goal
C)   Try to keep the group size large
D)   Encourage competition with other groupsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Mary,the human resource coordinator,has to chair a meeting for company supervisors.She writes down the purpose of the meeting,the location,the date,the starting and ending times,and the major topics to be covered.Mary has prepared a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   report
B)   norm
C)   agenda
D)   manualE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which is the first stage of the team development process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Forming
B)   Storming
C)   Performing
D)   NormingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A list of the topics to be covered at a meeting is defined as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   norm.
B)   agenda.
C)   yellow book.
D)   user manual.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

To make sure meetings are as fruitful as possible,the supervisor can facilitate the discussion by:

Accepted Answer

A)   dominating the meeting.
B)   sounding like the participants' echo.
C)   summarizing the key points.
D)   encouraging participants who monopolize the discussion.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In the context of preparation for a meeting,a meeting should be scheduled at a timethat is convenient for:

Accepted Answer

A)   the top management.
B)   the supervisor.
C)   all participants.
D)   members who follow group norms.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Employees who participate in planning and decision making are less likely to take responsibility for the quality of what they do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Formal groups are best defined as groups that are:

Accepted Answer

A)   set up by management to meet organizational objectives.
B)   formed when individuals in an organization develop relationships to meet personal needs.
C)   bound together by common interests such as political beliefs and social activities.
D)   created by members who are prone to social loafing and groupthink.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The structure of an organic organization is relatively _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   flat
B)   vertical
C)   oblique
D)   tallE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

A group member's position in relation to others in the group is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   status.
B)   role ambiguity.
C)   cohesiveness.
D)   norm.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

All team members need to know what is happening.In the context of characteristics associated with team productivity,to which of the following characteristics does this statement correspond?

Accepted Answer

A)   Access to information
B)   Debate and discussion
C)   Atmosphere of listening
D)   Honesty and integrityE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is true of cohesive groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are always exceptionally good at conceptual skills.
B)   They have formal norms because of which they have better human relations skills.
C)   They work harder than others and are more likely to accomplish their objectives.
D)   They are disbanded once the objective of the group is accomplished.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

To reap the benefits of working with groups,a supervisor should:

Accepted Answer

A)   create an informal atmosphere within the organization.
B)   treat all employees fairly and impartially.
C)   prevent group concerns from reaching the higher management.
D)   keep the groups big in order to prevent undesirable behavior.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

People belong to groups for many reasons such as satisfying personal needs by joining a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Ameen,Amir,and Ehsan work at Fenzel Inc.They are from the Middle-East.They love soccer.They perform as a team at their workplace.Their hobbies include music and cooking.In the context of characteristics of a group,Ameen,Amir,and Ehsan belong to a(n) _____ group.

Accepted Answer

A)   egocentric
B)   formal
C)   conflicting
D)   homogenousE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Salman is a new employee at a quarry.Being a new employee,he feels lonely at work.However,he finds a group of people who share jokes and speak informally with each other to reduce work-related stress.Salman feels confident being with them and joins their group.In the context of reasons for joining groups,which of the following is the reason why Salman joined the group?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pleasure of closeness
B)   Achievement as objective
C)   Common goals
D)   Strength in numbersE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

When a team member is reluctant to speak up at meetings,the leader should seek his or her input during or outside the meeting.Identify the team characteristic associated with team productivity that mostly deals with the significance of this issue.

Accepted Answer

A)   Assessment of progress and results
B)   Involvement and participation
C)   Relatively low turnover
D)   Acceptance of assignmentsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 3: Groups, Teams, and Powerful Meetings

Employees who participate in planning and decision making are less likely to take responsibility for the quality of what they do.

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People belong to groups for many reasons such as satisfying personal needs by joining a group.

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Which of the following is true of cohesive groups?

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a homogeneous group?

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When a team member is reluctant to speak up at meetings,the leader should seek his or her input during or outside the meeting.Identify the team characteristic associated with team productivity that mostly deals with the significance of this issue.

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To make sure meetings are as fruitful as possible,the supervisor can facilitate the discussion by:

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A group member's position in relation to others in the group is referred to as:

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The structure of an organic organization is relatively _____.

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Mary,the human resource coordinator,has to chair a meeting for company supervisors.She writes down the purpose of the meeting,the location,the date,the starting and ending times,and the major topics to be covered.Mary has prepared a(n) _____.

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Formal groups are best defined as groups that are:

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In the context of preparation for a meeting,a meeting should be scheduled at a timethat is convenient for:

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Which is the first stage of the team development process?

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Ameen,Amir,and Ehsan work at Fenzel Inc.They are from the Middle-East.They love soccer.They perform as a team at their workplace.Their hobbies include music and cooking.In the context of characteristics of a group,Ameen,Amir,and Ehsan belong to a(n) _____ group.

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Mark supervises a group of employees who are always at odds with one another.Which of the following steps should Mark take to foster group cohesiveness?

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A list of the topics to be covered at a meeting is defined as a(n) :

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All team members need to know what is happening.In the context of characteristics associated with team productivity,to which of the following characteristics does this statement correspond?

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Joseph,a production manager at Tes-Fin Inc.,asks his personal assistant to write down the list of topics he would be discussing with his subordinates at the monthly meeting.Joseph asked his personal assistant to prepare a(n) _____ for the meeting.

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To reap the benefits of working with groups,a supervisor should:

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Which of the following is true about an organic organization?

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