Question 1

Eric has a lot of respect, prestige, influence, and power in his group.This means Eric has high _______ within his group.

Accepted Answer

Status refers to an individual's position in a social hierarchy or group, which is determined by their level of power, influence, and prestige. Therefore, Eric's high level of respect, prestige, influence, and power suggest that he has a high status within his group. Visibility refers to how well-known or recognizable an individual is, seniority refers to the length of time an individual has been in a group or organization, and authority refers to the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. While these factors may also contribute to Eric's level of status, they do not necessarily capture the full scope of his position within the group.

Question 2

___________ is the perceived ranking of one member relative to other members in the group.

Accepted Answer

Status refers to the perceived ranking of one member relative to other members in the group. Priority refers to the level of importance or urgency given to a task or goal. Salience refers to the prominence or attention given to a particular aspect or attribute. Respect refers to the admiration or reverence shown towards someone or something.

Question 3

_____________ is the extent to which members stick together.

Accepted Answer

Group cohesiveness refers to the degree to which members of a group feel attached to each other and are motivated to remain a part of the group. It is a measure of the group's ability to work together effectively and achieve common goals. Group affect, loyalty, and dedication are related concepts but do not specifically refer to the degree of members sticking together.

Question 4

Generally, the more equal the level of participation among members, the higher the group's _________.

Accepted Answer

Cohesiveness refers to the degree to which members of a group are attracted to each other and share the same goals or objectives. When the level of participation is equal among members, it enhances the sense of belongingness and unity within the group, which in turn increases cohesiveness.

Question 5

____________ are not developed by management or explicitly agreed to by a group; they develop as members interact.

Accepted Answer

Norms are unwritten rules and expectations that develop over time as a group interacts. They are not created by management or explicitly agreed upon, but are rather implied by the interactions and behaviors of group members. Rules, policies, and objectives, on the other hand, are typically developed by management or agreed upon by the group as a whole in a more formal process.

Question 6

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He is part of a group with Shaheena and Eddie.Shaheena takes a more supportive approach, and anything she says or does contributes to sustaining the group process.Shaheena is exhibiting a _____ role.

Accepted Answer

Shaheena is exhibiting a maintenance role, which involves behaviors that help to sustain the group process and maintain harmonious relationships among group members. This is in contrast to task roles, which involve behaviors that help the group achieve its goals, and self-interest roles, which involve behaviors that serve the individual rather than the group. Job roles refer to the specific tasks or responsibilities assigned to a person in their job.

Question 7

Which of the following is a group process dimension?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What are the three major roles played in groups?

Accepted Answer

Task roles, maintenance roles, and self-interest roles are recognized as the three major roles played in groups. Task roles are associated with the accomplishment of goals, maintenance roles with the preservation of group dynamics, and self-interest roles with individual members' personal agendas.

Question 9

The stronger the agreement with and commitment to the achievement of the group's ________________, the higher the cohesiveness of the group.

Accepted Answer

Objectives refer to the specific goals or outcomes that a group is working towards. When group members are committed to achieving these objectives and have a strong agreement about them, it enhances the cohesiveness of the group. A strong strategy or plan can also contribute to cohesiveness, but objectives are the most direct and specific factor in this context. Culture, while important, may not necessarily be tied to the achievement of objectives and may have more of a long-term impact on overall group dynamics.

Question 10

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He and the other managers expect their employees to fulfill the requirements of their position.Samuel and the other managers are expecting employees to do what type of role?

Accepted Answer

Managers expect their employees to fulfill the requirements of their specific job roles, which are defined by the tasks and responsibilities assigned to them. This ensures that each employee is contributing to the overall goals of the company and performing their duties effectively.

Question 11

Research found that groups with the highest levels of productivity were __________.

Accepted Answer

Groups that are high in cohesiveness and accept management's level of productivity tend to have the highest levels of productivity. This is because a cohesive group works well together and aligning with management's productivity goals ensures that their efforts are directed towards the same objectives, leading to higher productivity.

Question 12

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He is part of a group with Shaheena and Eddie.Eddie only does and says things that help himself out, not the group.Eddie is displaying what type of role?

Accepted Answer

Eddie is displaying a self-interest role, as he is only focused on benefiting himself and not the group.

Question 13

Cyril is well aware that as the size of his company's strategic planning group grows ever larger, the more __________ the leadership needs to be.

Accepted Answer

As the size of a strategic planning group increases, the leadership often needs to become more autocratic to maintain order, efficiency, and direction, especially in the context of making strategic decisions.

Question 14

The five stages of group development include all of the following, except ________.

Accepted Answer

The five stages of group development are forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. "Deforming" is not a recognized stage of group development.

Question 15

A permanent task group that works on continuing organizational issues is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A standing committee is a permanent task group that works on continuing organizational issues. Ad hoc committees are temporary, command groups are typically used in a military context, and project teams work on specific projects rather than continuing organizational issues.

Question 16

__________________ is the acceptance and satisfaction members receive from their group status.

Accepted Answer

Status congruence refers to the level of agreement or alignment between an individual's status within a group and the status they believe they deserve or should have. When there is high status congruence, individuals are more likely to feel accepted and satisfied with their position or role within the group, leading to a sense of contentment and belonging.

Question 17

Samuel is a manager at XYZ companies.He is part of a group with Shaheena and Eddie.Samuel takes a more directive approach, and anything he says or does directly contributes to the groups' accomplishment of their objective.Samuel is exhibiting a ______.

Accepted Answer

Samuel's behavior of taking a direct approach and contributing to the group's accomplishments falls under a task role, which involves behaviors that help achieve the group's goals and objectives. Maintenance role involves behaviors that help maintain good relationships among group members, job role refers to the position or duties assigned to an individual in an organization, and self-interest role involves behaviors that serve the individual's interests rather than the group's.

Question 18

_____________ are also called the unspoken rules of a group that shape behavior and attitudes.

Accepted Answer

Norms are the unspoken rules of a group that shape behavior and attitudes. They are shared expectations of how members should behave in a given situation and can be informal or formal. They help to maintain order and harmony within the group by setting standards for acceptable behavior. Objectives are specific goals that a group or individual aims to achieve, strategies are plans or approaches to achieve those objectives, and policies are formal rules or guidelines that guide behavior in a specific context.

Question 19

Gavin is choosing the members of his new project team with close attention to the mix of the selected members' skills and abilities.Gavin is focusing on the group's __________.

Accepted Answer

Composition refers to the mix of skills, abilities, and attributes of the team members. Gavin is choosing the members based on their composition to create a well-rounded team that can effectively tackle the project's tasks.

Question 20

Jane just joined a new company and has realized that every Tuesday, her coworkers eat lunch together.Jane has realized a company ____________.

Accepted Answer

A norm is a common behavior or practice within a group or society. In this case, the norm is that coworkers eat lunch together every Tuesday. It is not necessarily a formal rule or policy, but it is a regular habit of the group.

Quiz 8: Managing Team Work