Question 1

To achieve high levels of motivation of a group with ________ interdependence, a manager should leverage his or her reward power to acknowledge individual performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To achieve high levels of motivation of...

Question 2

________ task interdependence exists when the work of each group member is completely dependent on the work performed by the other group members.

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal task interdependence occurs when the work of each group member is fully dependent on the work of others, requiring constant interaction and coordination.

Question 3

Managers need to empower self-managed teams, provide sufficient autonomy to them, and ensure that its members are motivated in the ________ stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

In the performing stage of group development, teams are fully functional and work on the task at hand. Managers need to empower them, provide autonomy, and ensure motivation to maintain high performance.

Question 4

Group ________ is the degree to which the members of a group are attracted to belonging in the group.

Accepted Answer

Cohesiveness refers to the degree to which members of a group are attracted to and motivated to remain part of the group.

Question 5

________ are shared guidelines or rules of behavior that can be used to help a group perform at a high level and meet its goals.

Accepted Answer

Group norms are shared guidelines or rules of behavior that help a group perform effectively and achieve its goals.

Question 6

An assembly line is an arrangement of workers and machines in which a product passes consecutively from one process to another in a set order until completed. The assembly line group exemplifies

Accepted Answer

In an assembly line, each task is dependent on the completion of the previous task, which is characteristic of sequential task interdependence.

Question 7

Members of a task force were recruited to provide specific perspectives to resolving a specific problem; however, the manager empowered the group to evolve their individual activities and contributions as needed to succeed. The executive is encouraging

Accepted Answer

Role-making occurs when group members are given the flexibility to define and adjust their roles and contributions as needed, which is what the manager is encouraging by allowing the task force members to evolve their activities.

Question 8

The members of a newly formed group are getting to know one another and attempting to reach an understanding of how each of them should act within the group. This stage of group development is called

Accepted Answer

The forming stage is the initial phase of group development where members get to know each other and establish ground rules and roles.

Question 9

At the weekly meetings, Janelle, the project manager, is expected to update all members on the status of project milestones and highlight any issues or risks. In this example, Janelle is expected to conform to her

Accepted Answer

Janelle's responsibility to update the team on project milestones and issues is part of her group role as a project manager.

Question 10

When developing groups, there will almost always be disagreements and conflicts as members work to develop a common understanding. This stage of group development is called

Accepted Answer

The "storming" stage is characterized by conflicts and disagreements as group members try to establish a common understanding and work through differences.

Question 11

A task force submits its final report on the project that they had been working on before members are reassigned to new priorities. At which stage is the group operating?

Accepted Answer

The adjourning stage is when the group completes the task and disbands, which aligns with the task force submitting its final report and members being reassigned.

Question 12

A group exhibiting ________ may perform poorly due to an inability to evaluate and change its dysfunctional norms.

Accepted Answer

High conformity can lead to poor performance as the group may not challenge or change dysfunctional norms, leading to stagnation and inefficiency.

Question 13

The development team for a greeting card company includes a writer whose focus is on crafting the messages for a series of new cards. The responsibility to craft the words for the team is an example of

Accepted Answer

A group role refers to the specific responsibilities or tasks assigned to a member within a team, such as crafting messages for greeting cards.

Question 14

Ken was appointed by his manager to lead a new team. He is considered a

Accepted Answer

Ken was appointed by his manager, which means he has been given an official position of authority, making him a formal leader.

Question 15

A project team has worked through initial differences between members and reached a common view of individual roles and group goals. Everyone is energized to begin working together to achieve day-to-day tasks and realize the goals. Which stage of group development has just been completed?

Accepted Answer

The team has reached a common understanding of roles and goals, and is now ready to work together effectively. This is the norming stage of group development.

Question 16

Members of research and development teams are required to come up with new and improved products. In order to do so, team members need to constantly share information with each other and ensure their activities are closely coordinated. This observation reflects the existence of ________ within a research and development team.

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal task interdependence occurs when team members must work closely together, sharing information and coordinating activities to achieve their goals, as described in the scenario.

Question 17

________ reflect the behaviors and tasks that each member of a group is expected to perform because of his or her position in the group.

Accepted Answer

Group roles refer to the specific behaviors and tasks that individuals are expected to perform based on their position within a group.

Question 18

During which stage of group development does group camaraderie begin to emerge?

Accepted Answer

During the norming stage, group members start to resolve conflicts, establish norms, and develop stronger relationships, leading to increased camaraderie.

Question 19

The members of a cross-functional team have an informal agreement that whenever a team member goes out of town on business, that team member will leave a phone number where he or she can be reached. This arrangement is known as a

Accepted Answer

A group norm is an informal agreement or standard that guides the behavior of team members, such as leaving a contact number when out of town.

Question 20

When a group experiences high cohesiveness, it will exhibit

Accepted Answer

High cohesiveness in a group typically leads to a strong emphasis on achieving group goals, as members are more committed to the group's success and are motivated to work together effectively.

Quiz 15: Effective Groups and Teams