Quiz
Chapters 7 and 8
This quiz has question types that open in the usual player.
Questions in this quiz (40)
1Brainstorming means to think creatively by oneself to develop good ideas.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Many people are good analyzers but don't like to make decisions. This is called "analysis paralysis."
- ATrue
- BFalse
3Homogenous groups are more effective than heterogeneous TEAMS.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Informal groups at work are set up for specific purposes by management for brainstorming.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Professional groups that meet periodically may be a good source for contacts but Walman feels are a waste of time and money.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6In the Nominal Team Technique - at the beginning, participants interact with each other face to face to provide feedback on each other's suggestions.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7A Virtual Team is best described as a team that meets in homes rather than work.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Research suggests that TEAM effectiveness is essentially a random occurrence.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9In the Delphi Team technique there is a need for a trusted coordinator.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10During the norming stage of group development, the group starts to come together as a cohesive unit.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11Group think takes place when each individual sticks to their own opinions unless convinced otherwise and is indicative of a well functioning group.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12Many people use simple rules to make decisions, this is also called using "heuristics."
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Certain conditions help creativity. Which of the following helps creativity?
- Ahaving no time constraints
- Bhave little self efficacy
- Cpeople who can work alone
- Dnone of the above
14Decision fail for many reasons - which one is the most common?
- Aanalysis paralysis
- Btoo much information
- Ctaking short cuts
- Dtime frame is too long
15A recommended managerial action for enhancing teamwork is to
- Apractice micromanagement at every opportunity
- Bdo not emphasize an urgent purpose facing the group - this can be intimidating
- CUse words (jargon) that support teamwork
- DUse an autocratic leadership style
16Two conservative investors join an investment club. After being members of the club for two months, they both vote for the club to make a highly conservative investment. Their actions most likely suggest which potential problem with groups?
- Asocial loafing or slacking
- Bgroup polarization
- Cgoldbricking
- Dgroup discussion
17Escalation of commitment refers
- Aperson finishing the race
- Bgoing out in style
- Cnot backing out of a decision, when maybe they should
- Dgoing postal
18Team Cohesion
- Aincreases when the team has stringent standards to join
- Bfall apart when being attacked from an external force
- Cincreases when members have a heterogeneous background
- Dis negative to team performance because individuality outweighs team input
19There are 6 roles or 6 C's that members might have on a team. The role that dealt with "help coworkers maintain a positive state" is
- ACooperator
- BCoordinator
- CCommunicator
- DConflict Resolver
- EChallenger
- FComforter
20There are three levels of team dependency, pooled, reciprocal, and sequential. Which one is the highest level?
- AReciprocal
- BSequential
- CPooled
- DNone - they are the same
21There are seven rational decision/choice model steps: 1. [blank_start]Identify Problem Goal[blank_end] 2. [blank_start]Decision Process Criteria, Parameters[blank_end] 3. [blank_start]Develop Solutions/Choices[blank_end] 4. [blank_start]Evaluate Solutions/Alternatives[blank_end] 5. [blank_start]Choose One[blank_end] 6. [blank_start]Implement the Decision[blank_end] 7. [blank_start]Evaluate and Control[blank_end]
- AIdentify Problem Goal
- BDecision Process Criteria, Parameters
- CDevelop Solutions/Choices
- DEvaluate Solutions/Alternatives
- EChoose One
- FImplement the Decision
- GEvaluate and Control
22What are the 6 C's? 1. [blank_start]Cooperator[blank_end] 2. [blank_start]Coordinator[blank_end] 3. [blank_start]Communicator[blank_end] 4. [blank_start]Comforter[blank_end] 5. [blank_start]Conflict Resolver[blank_end] 6. [blank_start]Challenger[blank_end]
- ACooperator
- BCoordinator
- CCommunicator
- DComforter
- EConflict Resolver
- FChallenger
23Heterogenous means [blank_start]diverse mix[blank_end].
- Adiverse mix
24Homogeneous means [blank_start]not diverse[blank_end].
- Anot diverse
25Tuchman's Five Stage Model 1. [blank_start]Forming[blank_end] 2. [blank_start]Storming[blank_end] 3. [blank_start]Norming[blank_end] 4. [blank_start]Performing[blank_end] 5. [blank_start]Adjourning[blank_end]
- AForming
- BStorming
- CNorming
- DPerforming
- EAdjourning
26What is the difference between Formal Group/Team and Informal Group/Team? Formal Group is [blank_start]set up by the organization[blank_end] such as all the departments. Informal Group [blank_start]emerges by themselves[blank_end] such as a softball team, bowling team, etc.
- Aset up by the organization
- Bemerges by themselves
27Nominal Group/Team Technique is a [blank_start]silent effort - group does together[blank_end].
- Asilent effort - group does together
28What is the Delphi Team Techique? Initially, group doesn't meet but [blank_start]sends input to a coordinator[blank_end].
- Asends input to a coordinator
29Forming is?
- ACautious, testing
- Bconfront, jockeying, shakedown, interpersonal conflict
30Storming is?
- AAgreement, cohesiveness
- Bconfront, jockeying, interpersonal conflict
31Adjouring?
- ACautious, testing
- BKnow when to fold em... mission accomplished
32Performing?
- ADo it, start it, play the game. Team members have learned to coordinate and resolve conflict
- BAgreement, cohesiveness
33Norming?
- ACautious, testing
- BAgreement, cohesiveness
34Work expands to the time allocated to it means [blank_start]2 days, 2 weeks to 2 months[blank_end].
- A2 days, 2 weeks to 2 months
35Synergy is 1+1+1 = [blank_start]4 or more[blank_end]
- A4 or more
36The five minute miracle is [blank_start]start anything for just 5 minutes[blank_end]
- Astart anything for just 5 minutes
37Insight is [blank_start]solution[blank_end] whereas incubation is [blank_start]meditation[blank_end].
- Asolution
- Bmeditation
38The third step in the decision making process is [blank_start]develop solutions/alternatives[blank_end].
- Adevelop solutions/alternatives
39The model for decision making had seven steps: the last three steps are [blank_start]choose, implement, evaluate and control[blank_end].
- Achoose, implement, evaluate and control
40Be a pipe smoker means: [blank_start]delay your answers by 5 seconds[blank_end].
- Adelay your answers by 5 seconds
Information
- Description
- Quiz for chapter 7 and 8
- Author
- Trischa Carr
- Language
- English
- Views
- 4
- Tags
- Rating
- No ratings yet Rate this quiz