Chapter 8

Which of the following statements are true about the characteristics of virtual teams?

1) connected using various technologies. 2) utilize talent better than in traditional office settings. 3) works across time, space, and organizational boundaries.

Practical ways to be an effective member of groups and teams?

1) develop teamwork competencies.'2) communicate 3) learn which group functions are important to you.

Which of the following statements are true about project teams?

1) often divide their time between team and their primary jobs. 2) assembled to tackle a particular task. 3) may be from the same department of an organization.

Formal groups fulfill which two of the following organizational functions?

1. Implement complex decisions. 2. coordinating interdepartmental efforts.

During the____ stage of group development, members are likely to be uncertain about the group's leaders and goals.

forming

Aspects of team composition?

knowledge and experience of members 2) skills and abilities of members.

A negative byproduct of positively reinforcing group role and norm adherence is that groups tend to:

ostracize those who do not conform.

Plans that outline exactly what the team is to do, goals for the team, and the tasks, responsibilities, and roles of team members are:

performance strategies

Subgroups may form and procrastination occur during the______ stage of group development.

Storming

The task roles that facilitate a group's work include:

defining and clarifying a common purpose.

Which of the following statements about effective team players is true?

displays commitment, collaboration, and competence.

In which of the following situations, can punctuated equilibrium occur?

innovation and an inciting event.

The tendency for individual effort to decline as group size increases is known as

social loafing

Individuals may test or rebel against the leader's policies in Tuckman's____ stage of group development?

storming

Key elements to punctuated equilibrium?

time and change

A reciprocal belief that another person will consider the effects of his intentions and behaviors on you is

trust

Developing a team charter early in the development process?

1) how the team will operate 2) the decision making process 3) how the team will share information

Formal groups fulfill which three of the following functions?

1) reducing individuals' feelings of powerlessness. 2) problem solving for interpersonal problems. 3) confirming a member's sense of identity.

Challenges that virtual teams faces?

1) technology limits nonverbal communication. 2) lack interpersonal and face to face interactions. 3) relationships are difficult to build and monitor

Which of the following will help teams collaborate better?

1) using scheduling project management software. 2) recognizing the strongest skill for each team member.

Which of the following statements are true about work teams?

1) well defined purpose. 2)common purpose 3) usually permanent