BUAD 309 Module 3
intuition
An innate belief about something without conscious consideration is called
Satisficing
In __________, the decision maker examines alternatives only until a solution that meets minimal requirements is found
All of these are benefits
The positive benefits of a team-based environment include all of the following EXCEPT
Informational or "awareness" training
The start-up phase of team implementation includes which of the following?
suboptimizing
When applying concepts of ________, the decision maker knowingly accepts less than the best possible outcome
resource constraints
Wakefield Hospital has only one portable X-ray machine. The emergency room staff claim to have the greatest need for the machine, but the surgeons in the operating room are demanding access to the machine as well. The conflict between these two groups is a result of...
High
When cohesiveness is _________ and norms are highly compatible with organizational goals, productivity is the highest
BATNA
Which acronym serves as a reminder that when you negotiate, you shouldn't accept an offer that is worse than what you'd get if you hadn't negotiated at all?
Accommodating
Which conflict resolution strategy embodies an "I lose, you win" mindset?
Avoiding
Which conflict resolution strategy entails ignoring the conflict or denying that it exists?
Compromising
Which conflict resolution strategy requires both sides to sacrifice something in order to end the conflict?
Group cohesiveness, leader's promotion of personal preferences, insulation from expert opinions
Which of the following includes conditions conductive to groupthink?
Meeting separately with those involved in the conflict
Which of the following is NOT a recommended conflict resolution behavior?
Separate the people from the problem
Which of the following is a fundamental principle for integrative negotiation?
Composition
Which of the following is one of the four basic factors that affect group performance?
Group polarization
Which of the following terms refers to the tendency of people to make more extreme decisions in a group than when alone?
Integrative negotiation
Which type of negotiation is a win-win in which the agreement involves no loss to either party?
Distributive negotiation
Which type of negotiation occurs when any gain to one party is offset by an equivalent loss to the other?
Teams pool individual efforts in new ways and strive for continuous improvement
Why does working in teams result in enhanced performance?
Constructive
___________ conflict balances the interests of both parties to maximize mutual gains and the attainment of mutual goals
task uncertainity can be impacted by the decision
All of the following are features of group discussion that contribute to group polarization EXCEPT
It is often a problem in very small groups
All of the following are true regarding social loafing EXCEPT
All of these are correct
Creative thinking is enhanced by which of the following?
Control and organization
In which stage is the group considered to be mature?
Motivation and productivity
In which stage of group development do members develop norms of behavior?
escalation of commitment
Jim purchases stock in a public company and refuses to sell it even after their repeated drops from the original price. Jim has decided to purchase more of the stock, anticipating he will make a profit. This is an example of
Adapting to a slower process
The cost of teams includes which of the following factors?
preparation
The creative process normally begins with a period of
NOT!!!!!!!!!! Team reviewer NOT!!!!!!!!!!
What is a relatively new role for managers in teams?
a decision rule
Any time a customer voices a complaint about the way the food tastes, the restaurant manager always offers a complimentary meal. This represents...
