Ch 5 Test (Understanding the Workplace Team)
train on different tasks
Effective teams allow members to:
a team norm.
Not talking about the details of a project that the team is working on is an example of:
All teams have one thing in common - there is a common goal, and everyone is working toward that goal.
True
Leadership in some form is a natural progression in any career.
True
norming
At which stage of team development do members know each other better, listen, and appreciate what each member has to offer?
performing
At which state of team development do members trust one another enough to work independently?
have a matrix structure
Cross-functional teams:
A summarizer on a team interprets ideas and gives examples so that the whole team understands the ideas better.
False
A team member should never apologize when he or she is in the wrong.
False
As a team member, you should always wait to be asked to take on a role even if you recognize a task that needs to be done.
False
Because of groupthink, it is important for team norms not to be followed.
False
Conflict on a team is always bad and should be avoided.
False
Project teams are on going teams (their assignment does not end)
False
Teams in a business setting are not similar in any way to sports teams.
False
Teams in an organization are rarely used but are effective.
False
The role of vice chairperson is an informal role on a team.
False
Virtual teams are effective but are expensive for an organization.
False
-more job satisfaction -improved performance -a greater likelihood of staying with the company
For employees, belonging to an effective team can result in:
-listen well to everyone -demonstrate a positive attitude -try to understand everyone's point of view
In a team meeting, you should:
initiator
Maria is the team member who offers ideas and suggestions that help the team keep moving. er informal role is:
less predictable than ongoing work.
Projects are
brainstorming
To come up with innovative ideas, teams should try:
establish a rapport with them
To help motivate team members, leaders should:
mind mapping
To visually represent a problem, help clarify points, and help yourself see an issue differently, you should use:
Employees who serve on effective teams enjoy having greater responsibility.
True
For a team to be effective, each member needs to take responsibility for the team's success or failure in reaching its goals.
True
The leadership style of a leader determines much of the process of the team.
True
-can save time -can save money -may consist of people in the same building
Virtual teams:
Openness
What should leaders model to encourage an open, cooperative, and collaborative environment?
mistrust
When members of a team perceive that another member is not doing his or her work, what is the result?
