Question 1

All groups go through the typical stages of group development.

Accepted Answer

Not all groups go through the typical stages of group development, as some may skip stages, regress, or dissolve before completing all stages.

Question 2

________ groups are groups that emerge naturally in response to the common interests of organizational members.

Accepted Answer

Informal

Question 3

The proper sequence of group development activities is forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning.

Accepted Answer

This sequence, known as Tuckman's stages of group development, outlines the typical path teams follow to become effective.

Question 4

What did Connie Gersick study to learn about the development of groups?
A)Workers at Federal Express improving billing accuracy and reducing lost packages
B)Student groups doing class projects
C)Sales teams at UPS that sell and deliver products and services
D)Teams at Rubbermaid that invent and design innovative household products
E)A team at Thermos that invented an ecologically friendly electric barbecue grill

Accepted Answer

Gersick studied student groups doing class projects to learn about the development of groups. This research focused on how groups evolve and change over time, particularly looking at their processes and dynamics.

Question 5

During which stage of group development is conflict likely to develop?
A)Forming
B)Storming
C)Norming
D)Adjourning
E)Performing

Accepted Answer

Conflict is most likely to develop during the Storming stage of group development, as members start to push against the boundaries established in the Forming stage and may experience conflict as they try to work out their differences and establish a more effective way of working together.

Question 6

The concept of punctuated equilibrium applies to groups without deadlines.

Accepted Answer

Punctuated equilibrium primarily describes patterns of change observed in evolutionary biology and organizational change, where long periods of stability are interrupted by brief periods of significant change. It does not specifically apply to groups without deadlines.

Question 7

Identify the proper sequence of group development activities.
A)Forming, norming, storming, performing, adjourning
B)Forming, storming, performing, norming, adjourning
C)Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
D)Norming, forming, storming, performing, adjourning
E)Storming, forming, norming, performing, adjourning

Accepted Answer

The correct sequence of group development activities according to Tuckman's model is: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning.

Question 8

Conflict is particularly likely to develop during the norming stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

Conflict is more likely to occur during the "storming" stage of group development, where group members express different opinions and may experience tensions as they attempt to establish roles and norms.

Question 9

By definition, a group has at least ________ members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By definition, a group has at least...

Question 10

In the punctuated equilibrium model of group development, the midpoint transition occurs
A)when half the group's time is elapsed.
B)when half the group's work is done.
C)at the beginning of Phase 1.
D)at the end of Phase 2.
E)as the group enters the storming stage.

Accepted Answer

The punctuated equilibrium model suggests that groups experience a period of inertia or stasis followed by a concentrated burst of changes, revisions, or activity as they approach the midpoint of their time together. This is when they realize that time is running out and they need to seriously focus on their goals and tasks.

Question 11

According to behavioural scientists,
A)groups have at least five members.
B)group members have a common goal and interact with each other.
C)group members must interact face-to-face.
D)informal groups are shown on organizational charts.
E)members of larger groups tend to report higher levels of satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Group members having a common goal and interacting with each other is a fundamental aspect of what defines a group according to behavioral scientists. This interaction does not necessarily have to be face-to-face, and there is no specific number of members that constitutes a group. Informal groups are not typically shown on organizational charts, and larger groups do not always report higher levels of satisfaction.

Question 12

In the punctuated equilibrium model of group development, a critical point occurs
A)when the group enters the storming stage.
B)at the midpoint of the group's allotted time until deadline.
C)at the midpoint of the volume of work that has to be accomplished.
D)at the middle of Phase 1.
E)towards the end of Phase 2.

Accepted Answer

The punctuated equilibrium model of group development suggests that groups experience a period of inertia or stasis followed by a sudden burst of significant change, progress, or development. This critical point of change often occurs at the midpoint of the group's allotted time until the deadline, which acts as a wake-up call, leading to increased focus and productivity.

Question 13

In the stage model of group development, conflict is a particular problem
A)in the stage before norming.
B)in the forming stage.
C)in the adjourning stage.
D)in the stage after norming.
E)in the performing stage.

Accepted Answer

Conflict is particularly prominent in the stage before norming, which is known as the "storming" stage. This is when group members express their individual opinions and differences, which can lead to conflicts.

Question 14

Connie Gersick's research resulted in which of the following?
A)Typical stages of group development
B)Punctuated equilibrium model
C)Model of the role assumption process
D)Model of group cohesiveness
E)Model of factors that influence work group effectiveness

Accepted Answer

Connie Gersick's research is best known for the punctuated equilibrium model, which suggests that groups do not necessarily progress linearly through stages of development but instead may experience periods of inertia followed by significant change, especially at the midpoint of their time together.

Question 15

The hierarchy of most organizations is a series of informal, interlocked work groups.

Accepted Answer

The hierarchy of most organizations is typically a formal structure of roles and positions designed to outline authority, responsibilities, and communication pathways, rather than informal, interlocked work groups.

Question 16

You have been assigned a group project in your organizational behaviour course.You have six weeks to complete it.When will the midpoint transition occur?
A)At about one week
B)At about two weeks
C)At about three weeks
D)At about four weeks
E)At about five weeks

Accepted Answer

The midpoint transition, according to the temporal motivation theory, typically occurs halfway through the allotted time for a project. Since the project duration is six weeks, the midpoint would be at about three weeks.

Question 17

The punctuated equilibrium model only works for groups that successfully manage the midpoint transition.

Accepted Answer

The punctuated equilibrium model describes how groups experience periods of stability (equilibrium) interrupted by rapid change (punctuation), and it applies to the dynamics of group development in general, not just to those that successfully manage the midpoint transition.

Question 18

At what stage during group development does conflict often emerge?
A)Forming
B)Storming
C)Norming
D)Performing
E)Adjourning

Accepted Answer

Conflict often emerges during the "Storming" stage of group development, as team members start to express differing opinions and may experience clashes.

Question 19

Temporarily organized groups that are formed to achieve particular goals or solve particular problems are called
A)work groups.
B)task forces.
C)committees.
D)informal groups.
E)self-managed teams.

Accepted Answer

Task forces are temporarily organized groups formed to achieve specific goals or solve particular problems.

Question 20

The punctuated equilibrium theory of group development has five phases.

Accepted Answer

The punctuated equilibrium model, proposed by Connie Gersick, suggests that groups do not progress linearly through stages of development but instead experience periods of stability punctuated by rapid changes. This model primarily identifies two phases: a period of inertia or stasis followed by a concentrated revolution in processes or norms, without specifying five distinct phases.

Quiz 7: Groups and Teamwork

All groups go through the typical stages of group development.

________ groups are groups that emerge naturally in response to the common interests of organizational members.

The proper sequence of group development activities is forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning.

What did Connie Gersick study to learn about the development of groups?

During which stage of group development is conflict likely to develop?

The concept of punctuated equilibrium applies to groups without deadlines.

Identify the proper sequence of group development activities.

Conflict is particularly likely to develop during the norming stage of group development.

By definition, a group has at least ________ members.

In the punctuated equilibrium model of group development, the midpoint transition occurs

According to behavioural scientists,

In the punctuated equilibrium model of group development, a critical point occurs

In the stage model of group development, conflict is a particular problem

Connie Gersick's research resulted in which of the following?

The hierarchy of most organizations is a series of informal, interlocked work groups.

You have been assigned a group project in your organizational behaviour course.You have six weeks to complete it.When will the midpoint transition occur?

The punctuated equilibrium model only works for groups that successfully manage the midpoint transition.

At what stage during group development does conflict often emerge?

Temporarily organized groups that are formed to achieve particular goals or solve particular problems are called

The punctuated equilibrium theory of group development has five phases.