Question 1

The willingness of a team to disband when the job is done and to work well together in future responsibilities is an important long-run test of team success.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the importance of a team's ability to disband when their job is complete and work well together on future responsibilities as a measure of long-term success.

Question 2

Members of which type of teams must have good working relationships with one another, solid operating systems, and the external support needed to achieve performance effectiveness over a sustained period of time?

Accepted Answer

Teams that make or do things, also known as production or performance teams, require good working relationships and solid operating systems in order to achieve effectiveness over a sustained period of time. They are responsible for creating or delivering a product or service, and require collaboration and coordination among team members to ensure high quality and timely delivery. The external support needed may include resources such as materials, equipment, or expertise from other departments or outside vendors.

Question 3

The forming stage of the team development process is sometimes called "initial integration."

Accepted Answer

The forming stage is not typically referred to as "initial integration." It is the first stage where team members get acquainted and establish ground rules. "Initial integration" is not a standard term used for this stage.

Question 4

The optimal size for teams is between ten and fifteen members.

Accepted Answer

Research, including studies by J. Richard Hackman, a leading expert on team dynamics, suggests that the optimal team size is often cited as being between 5 to 7 members. Teams larger than this can experience coordination problems and diminished individual contribution.

Question 5

A study reported by Rutgers University professor Donald McCabe found that 86 percent of MBA students reported cheating by plagiarizing, downloading essays from the Web, and more.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

In the norming stage of team development, holding the team together may become more important to some members than working on the team's tasks.

Accepted Answer

In the norming stage, team members have resolved their initial conflicts and are beginning to work together harmoniously. It is possible that some members may prioritize maintaining a positive group dynamic over completing tasks, but this is not always the case.

Question 7

Tasks that are complex in social demands require unique solutions and more information processing, whereas task that are complex in technical demands involve difficulties in reaching agreement on goals or methods for accomplishing them.

Accepted Answer

Tasks that are complex in social demands involve difficulties in reaching agreement on goals or methods for accomplishing them, whereas tasks that are complex in technical demands require unique solutions and more information processing.

Question 8

The status congruence dilemma is the tendency for diversity in groups to make working together more difficult, even though diversity itself expands the skills and perspectives available for problem solving.

Accepted Answer

The status congruence dilemma refers to the tension that arises when individuals in a group have differing levels of status or prestige, which can disrupt group harmony and effectiveness, rather than the impact of diversity on group work.

Question 9

CEO and founder of Amazon.com, Jeff Bezos' simple rule when it comes to the size of a product development team is "No team should be larger than two pizzas can feed."

Accepted Answer

This is a true statement. Jeff Bezos has been known to use this rule of thumb when it comes to the size of his product development teams. He believes that teams should be small enough to remain agile, efficient, and effective.

Question 10

Even though homogeneous teams may struggle in the short run to resolve issues, they are also likely to develop enhanced performance potential once things are worked out.

Accepted Answer

Homogeneous teams may have less conflict initially due to similar backgrounds and viewpoints, but diverse teams, despite potential short-term struggles, tend to outperform homogeneous teams in the long run due to a wider range of perspectives, ideas, and problem-solving approaches.

Question 11

Which of these teams lead organizations and their component parts?

Accepted Answer

Teams that run things are typically responsible for leading and managing organizations and their component parts. They oversee the day-to-day operations and make strategic decisions to achieve the overall goals of the organization.

Question 12

Members of a homogenous group vary with respect to age, gender, race, ethnicity, experience, culture, and similar characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A homogenous group is characterized by members who share similar characteristics, such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, experience, culture, etc., making the group relatively uniform in these aspects.

Question 13

Researchers have found that females score higher than males on social sensitivity.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that females tend to score higher on tests that measure social sensitivity, including tasks such as reading emotions in facial expressions and tone of voice, and interpreting social cues. However, it is important to note that individual differences also play a role and not all females will score higher than all males.

Question 14

Social loafing occurs when a person's position within the group is equivalent in status to positions held outside of the group.

Accepted Answer

Social loafing occurs when a person exerts less effort when working in a group compared to working alone, because they believe their individual contribution will not be noticeable or necessary. This phenomenon is not related to a person's position within the group in comparison to positions held outside of the group.

Question 15

Jason, Maria, and Susan are members of a team that typically works with a target completion date and disband once their purpose has been fulfilled. This is an example of which of these?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Homogeneous teams have members who are diverse in demography, experiences, life styles, and cultures, among other variables.

Accepted Answer

Homogeneous teams have members who are similar in demography, experiences, life styles, and cultures, among other variables.

Question 17

___________ groups are groups that form spontaneously through personal relationships or special interests, and not by any specific organizational endorsement.

Accepted Answer

Informal groups are formed without any specific organizational endorsement, through personal relationships or special interests. Virtual, temporary, interim and ad hoc groups may also be informal, but they are not necessarily always formed through personal relationships or special interests.

Question 18

The social demands of a task include relationships, ego involvement, controversies over ends and means, and the like.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true, as social demands refer to the interpersonal or social aspects of a task that can impact its execution, such as the importance of relationships or potential conflicts over goals or strategies.

Question 19

FIRO-B theory suggests that groups whose members have compatible needs are likely to be more effective than groups whose members have incompatible needs.

Accepted Answer

FIRO-B theory proposes that when group members have compatible needs, their interactions and communication are likely to be more constructive and productive, leading to greater group effectiveness. Conversely, when members’ needs are incompatible or in conflict, there is a greater likelihood of tension, misunderstanding, and unproductive behavior.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a way team members and leaders help their teams achieve high performance?

Accepted Answer

Building disagreement is not a way to help the team achieve high performance. It is important to encourage healthy discussion and differing opinions, but the ultimate goal is to reach a consensus and make decisions as a team. Building disagreement can actually hinder progress and team dynamics.

Quiz 7: The Nature of Teams