MGMT3361- quiz 10

Which of the following signs would indicate that a team is too small?

the team finds it difficult to come up with ideas or generate solutions to problems.

Which of the following is an advantage associated with the use of project teams?

all of these

Which of the following statements about social loafing is true?

The consequences of social loafing include a loss of efficiency.

Which of the following is a reason teamwork can be more satisfying than traditional work?

All of these are reasons why teamwork can be more satisfying than traditional work.

Which of the following types of conflict is most strongly associated with improvements in team performance?

cognitive conflict

Which of the following is the only type of responsibility given to traditional work groups?

execute the task

How are organizations using teams to help increase customer satisfaction?

by creating problem-solving teams to study ways to improve customer satisfaction and make recommendations for improvements

Which of the following is one of the stages that teams pass through as they develop and grow, rather than decline?

performing

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations for minimizing the occurrence of affective conflict and having a good fight?

Always resolve issues by consensus.

Many orthopedic parts are almost identical in size and shape. Stryker Howmedica Osteonics in New Jersey used a semi-autonomous work group to develop Product Recognition Technology that makes sure parts are identified correctly and orders are filled correctly. What happened when the team reached the storming stage of team development?

Team members began to work together, and different personalities and work styles clashed.