Ch. 11 Quiz

Leaders with a large span of control tend to display more consideration and use more personal approaches when influencing followers.

False

Task-oriented behavior is never adequate for accomplishing long-term objectives.

False

In the context of the developmental stages of groups, which of the following stages is characterized by intragroup conflict, heightened emotional levels, and status differentiation?

Storming

In comparing teams and group members, which statement is most likely true?

Team members can readily identify who is and who is not on the team; identifying members of a group may be more difficult.

Groups are characterized by mutual interaction and reciprocal influence.

True

Highly cohesive groups are likely to be characterized by low absenteeism and low turnover.

True

The design function of leadership is often the most frequently omitted step in teamwork in traditional organizations.

True

Which of the following is a possible solution for groupthink?

establishing an independent subgroup to make recommendations

In the context of group roles, which of the following occurs when someone receives inconsistent signals from several others about expected behavior?

intersender role conflict

What is the least likely way that a leader could improve team effectiveness?

putting subtle pressure on dissenting members of the team to ensure concept cohesiveness