Chapter 19 - Packet Questions edit

A lack of unity exists in what stage of group development? a) storming b) forming c) norming d) performing e) adjourning

a)

A standard behavior that a group accepts and also expects of its members is called... a) norm b) socialization c) role structure d) goal e) intergroup cohesiveness

a)

Playtronics Inc. often breaks up its employees into groups for specific projects. One group is currently beginning to focus on the problem at hand, where individuals within the group begin to enact roles that have been placed upon them and they have accepted. The combined efforts of the group are directed primarily to attain the goals placed upon them by upper management. Which stage of group development is the group currently in? a) performing b) forming c) storming d) norming e) adjourning

a)

The first stage found within the group development in which ground rules are establish is... a) forming b) storming c) norming d) performing e) adjourning

a)

Which of the following stages of group development is NOT considered a stage according to the text? a) adhering b) forming c) norming d) storming e) performing

a)

According to the text, which type of team was found in the earlier stage of group development, in comparison to today's functional use of team and task group? a) self managed teams b) autonomous work groups c) high performance teams d) cross functional teams

b)

Ajourning is considered by Abelson to be the final stage of group development. It is characterized by each of the following EXCEPT... a) redefining of social relationships b) groupthink c) feelings of loss d) task closure e) decrease and/or increase in change of self-esteem based upon how you feel about the group itself

b)

The conformity that occurs as a person goes from becoming an outside of a group to an insider of a group is considered to be... a) informal leadership b) socialization c) norm d) role ambiguity

b)

The third stage of group development is... a) forming b) norming c) performing d) storming e) adjourning

b)

The type of role conflict that occurs when a single source sends a clear but contradictory message is known as... a) interrole conflict b) intrarole conflict c) intrasender conflict d) person-role conflict e) interpersonal conflict

b)

A functional group... a) has a stated or implied time horizon b) has a purpose that may or may not be relative to the importance of the organization c) created to accomplish a number of organizational purposes d) created to accomplish a narrow set of activities of an organization

c)

A policy is made during the forming stage of a group that says there will be no farting allowed during a meeting. This is an example of creating a... a) socialization b) groupthink c) norm d) socioeconomic role

c)

An increase rather than a decrease in group cohesiveness will occur when... a) an increase in group membership occurs b) groupthink occurs c) intergroup competition occurs d) all of the above

c)

Going from an outsider to an insider, like joining a group mid-stream when all other people have been part of the group for awhile, causes norm conformity to occur is the definition of... a) low norms b) high cohesiveness c) socialization d) intergroup conflict

c)

Julie is responsible for providing social and emotional support to others on the team. Her role is one of... a) interpersonal conflict b) person-role conflict c) socioeconomic role d) task specialist role

c)

The person-role conflict occurs when... a) there is conflict between roles that a person receives b) when a single person sends a clear message but is contradictory in nature c) when there is fundamental difference between the role and the person's values and attitude d) when a role exceeds the abilities and capabilities of the person receiving the role

c)

The stage of group development in which individual members are dependent upon one another and tentative group structure begins to emerge is... a) storming b) norming c) forming d) performing e) belonging

c)

You have accepted the role given to you by the group's leader. You are in charge of the typing of the report once all research is completed by other group members. What stage of group development are you in? a) forming b) storming c) norming d) performing

c)

A factor which does NOT increase group cohesiveness according to the text is... a) intergroup competition b) personal attraction c) outside favorable evaluations d) increase in group size e) trust and support of group members

d)

Choose the incorrect statement below: a) the first stage of a group development is called forming b) a task group has a stated or implied time horizon attached to it c) people join groups because the activities appeal to them or people within the group appeal to them d) intrarole conflict is conflict between roles that are give to them

d)

If the other three members of the group begin to work on research and initial drafts, then the group is currently in which stage? a) forming b) storming c) norming d) performing

d)

The norming stage of group development is characterized by each of the following except... a) each individual recognizes his or her role within the group b) each individual understands the role of the others within the group c) one particular person within the group may become the leader d) team begins to focus on the problem at hand for the group e) the reemergence of conflict due to violation of norms and leadership

d)

A group created by the organization to accomplish a relatively narrow range of purpose within a stated or implied time horizon is a(n)... a) team b) functional group c) empowerment d) interest group e) task group

e)

The stage of the group process which social relationships are redefined and a change in self esteem may occur would be called... a) storming b) norming c) performing d) forming e) adjourning

e)

Your mom says to go outside and play and your dad tells you to go to your room and study. Of the different terminology regarding roles, which of the following definitions is likely best to describe the situation above? a) interlope conflict b) person-role conflict c) intrasender conflict d) role overload e) intrarole conflict

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