MAN 3240 CH 9

A formal work group is:

made up of managers, subordinates, or both with close associations among group members that influence the behavior of individuals in the group.

Process loss refers to

any aspect of group interaction that inhibits group functioning

(T/F): Generally speaking, the more cohesive a group is, the less productive it is because the preservation of individual feelings supersedes any task oriented role.

False

(T/F): The adjourning stage of groups is seldom met with any emotional feelings or concerns.

False

(T/F): The appointed leader is often tested during the performing phase of group development.

False

(T/F): The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

False

(T/F): Tuckman's Group Development Stage Model sequences group evolution in the following order: forming to norming to storming to performing.

False

(T/F): Because the storming stage is a very chaotic one, many groups get stuck in that phase of group development.

True

(T/F): The forming stage of group development involves member examination of such questions as "What will my role be?" and "Will I be accepted?"

True

(T/F): The norming stage of group development involves the establishment of ground rules for the group and an increased commitment to other members and the group goal.

True

(T/F): The performing stage of group development involves attention to work content and process.

True

(T/F): The punctuated equilibrium model suggests that groups remain static for long periods of time experiencing only incremental change and radical, revolutionary change occurs in brief, punctuated bursts that provide opportunity for innovation.

True

A group is defined as:

a collection of individuals interacting with each other in such a way that one person's actions have an impact on the others

Collective efficacy refers to:

a group's perception of its ability to perform well

What was the final stage that Tuckman added to his enhanced group development model?

adjourning

A group where there is a great deal of camaraderie is a group experiencing:

cohesion

Which of following is a factor most likely to impact a group's cohesion?

size

Which of stage in Tuckman's group development model is characterized by the establishment of ground rules and operating procedures and goals by group participants?

norming

Characteristics of cohesive groups include:

working together on a meaningful task

An informal work group refers to:

made up of two or more individuals associated with one another but not by the organization