Quiz 9

Which classic theory states that persons are attracted to one another on the basis of similar attitudes toward commonly relevant objects and goals?

Balance theory

Identify the role of one who acts as a facilitator and bridge between units or groups which would not otherwise interact.

Boundary Spanner

The norming stage of group development is characterized by the following EXCEPT:

Confusion

A comprehensive definition would say that if a group exists in an organization, its members would be characterized by all of the following, Except:

Contribute in constant amounts to the groups processes

The team in the video on group members getting together to make its' internal process more efficient, could be characterized as a:

Cross functional team

A comprehensive theory of group formation than mere propinquity comes from the classic theory of George Homans based on all of the following variables EXCEPT:

Intensities

All of the following increase group cohesiveness, EXCEPT:

Intragroup competition

Group members, in the video on a group members getting together to make its' internal process more efficient, were employed in:

Kaiser Permanente

The characteristics of a primary group include all of the following EXCEPT:

Large number of people

According to Richard Hackman, the conditions or the induction that a leader can imbibe to satisfactorily create conditions that promote group effectiveness include the following EXCEPT:

Letting the group members set themselves a compelling direction for the group's work

The following types of views are suppressed in groups and teams suffering from groupthink EXCEPT:

Majority

A craft union would be an example for which type of group?

Membership Group

The discussants in the panel discussion had differing views on the:

Need for bonding between team members.

The role of a person who is empowered by the group to act on its behalf to get resources and make deals could be termed as:

Negotiator

Identify the third stage of group development.

Norming

The case study featured in the video on team building was based on the company:

Office Max

What among the following determinants of group effectiveness describes whether and how group performance is rewarded?

Outcome interdependence

Which word means simply that individuals affiliate with one another because of spatial or geographical proximity?

Propinquity

The phase when group members suddenly recognize that if they don't change tactics, the group's goal or mission will not be accomplished is characteristic of which one of the following group theories?

Punctuated equilibrium theory

A prestigious social group that a person would like to join would be an example of this type of group.

Reference Group

The following are all factors that can give rise to role ambiguity EXCEPT:

Routine tasks

All of these are behaviors that are always key to adapting to unusual circumstances or events, EXCEPT:

Self Leadership

This occurs when members reduce their effort and performance levels when acting as part of a group.

Social Loafing

The team in the video on group members getting together to make its' internal process more efficient, would pass through the adjourning stage of group development.

True

Members performing knowledge-based tasks in remote locations can become members of so-called _____.

Virtual teams

Norms consist of a pattern of roles.

False

To help overcome the potentially disastrous effects of group dysfunctions, _____ of minority and unpopular viewpoints should be encouraged and legitimatized.

Free expression

From the classical psychology theories on groups, it can be deduced that both leadership and _____ can have an important impact on group performance in organizations.

Group dynamic factors such as cohesion

Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of a coalition?

Dependent on the formal organization's structure

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink EXCEPT:

Dialogue to reduce venerability due to optimism and risk taking

The study of groups in the study of organizational behavior becomes especially valuable when the _____ of the groups are/ is analyzed.

Dynamics

To improve coordination among the cross-functional teams, organizations can carry out the following steps EXCEPT:

Ensure that specific members especially understand how the group functions

All of the following are ways to use groups to enhance satisfaction and performance, EXCEPT:

Ensuring there is no intergroup rivalry

The following are all practical benefits that can be availed from an informal organization, EXCEPT:

Enumertes gaps in manger's abilities

In which among the following theories, does costs and benefits play an important role in group formation and continuance?

Exchange Theory