Question 1

The fifth stage added later to Tuckman's original model of group development was:

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A)   forming.
B)   norming.
C)   adjourning.
D)   performing.
E)   storming.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

A(n) _____ group exists when the members' overriding purpose of getting together is friendship.

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A)   formal
B)   informal
C)   homogeneous
D)   secondary
E)   horizontalF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

During the adjourning stage of the group development process,leaders need to:

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A)   focus on developing mutual trust among the group members.
B)   emphasize valuable lessons learned in group dynamics.
C)   develop a feeling of team spirit.
D)   focus on personal commitment to group goals.
E)   test organizational policies and assumptions.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Briefly explain the meaning and functions of self-managed teams.

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Self-managed teams are defined as groups...

Question 5

Harry encourages all his group members to participate in discussions.Harry's role can be described as a(n) :

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A)   evaluator.
B)   harmonizer.
C)   gatekeeper.
D)   compromiser.
E)   encourager.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Differentiate between task and maintenance roles.Identify and describe any four task roles and any four maintenance roles.

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Question 7

What are norms? How are they different from roles?

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Norms are more encompassing than roles.W...

Question 8

_____ refers to a cohesive in-group's unwillingness to realistically view alternatives.

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A)   Cross-functionalism
B)   Groupthink
C)   Social loafing
D)   Ostracism
E)   Emotional trustF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following enables a work group to define,clarify,and pursue a common purpose?

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A)   Maintenance roles
B)   Performance norms
C)   Group cohesiveness
D)   Task roles
E)   Values and beliefsF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Explain the activities that take place during the performing stage of the group development process.

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Activity during this vital stage is focu...

Question 11

The "forming" stage is considered the "ice-breaking" stage of the group development process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following would take place during the storming stage of the group development process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Groups become cohesive
B)   Subgroups take shape
C)   Members break the ice
D)   Mutual trust is developed between members
E)   The assigned work is completedF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following task roles are goal-directed roles?

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A)   Elaborator,gatekeeper,and orienter
B)   Orienter,follower,and energizer
C)   Recorder,evaluator,and harmonizer
D)   Initiator,orienter,and energizer
E)   Initiator,commentator,and energizerF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

According to one respected team of management consultants,which of the following refers to an attitude,opinion,feeling,or actions-shared by two or more people-that guides their behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Norms
B)   Roles
C)   Cohesiveness
D)   Leadership
E)   OstracismF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Relative to Tuckman's theory of group development,teams are task groups that have matured to the _____ stage.

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A)   forming
B)   storming
C)   norming
D)   performing
E)   adjourningF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Relative to Tuckman's theory of group development,teams are task groups that have matured to the adjourning stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to organizational psychologist Edgar Schein,which of the following would be considered a group?

Accepted Answer

A)   A crowd on a street corner watching an event
B)   A whole organization
C)   A labor union
D)   A committee
E)   A total departmentF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is an individual function of a formal group?

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A)   Accomplish complex,interdependent tasks that are beyond the capabilities of individuals.
B)   Generate new or creative ideas and solutions.
C)   Provide a problem-solving mechanism for personal and interpersonal problems.
D)   Implement complex decisions.
E)   Socialize and train newcomers.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

A(n) _____ is a set of expected behaviors for a particular position,and a(n) _____ is a set of expected behaviors for members of the group as a whole.

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A)   role; task
B)   task; role
C)   induced norm; natural norm
D)   role; group role
E)   task; normF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

During which of the following stages of Tuckman's group development process do individuals test the leader's policies and assumptions as they try to determine how they fit into the power structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adjourning
B)   Norming
C)   Forming
D)   Storming
E)   PerformingF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Exam 9: Effective Groups and Teams

Briefly explain the meaning and functions of self-managed teams.

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A(n) _____ group exists when the members' overriding purpose of getting together is friendship.

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During which of the following stages of Tuckman's group development process do individuals test the leader's policies and assumptions as they try to determine how they fit into the power structure?

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The "forming" stage is considered the "ice-breaking" stage of the group development process.

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During the adjourning stage of the group development process,leaders need to:

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Explain the activities that take place during the performing stage of the group development process.

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Relative to Tuckman's theory of group development,teams are task groups that have matured to the adjourning stage.

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What are norms? How are they different from roles?

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According to organizational psychologist Edgar Schein,which of the following would be considered a group?

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_____ refers to a cohesive in-group's unwillingness to realistically view alternatives.

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Differentiate between task and maintenance roles.Identify and describe any four task roles and any four maintenance roles.

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Harry encourages all his group members to participate in discussions.Harry's role can be described as a(n) :

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Which of the following would take place during the storming stage of the group development process?

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