Question

Question 1 (2 points)

A top executive team has low to moderate ________.

Question 1 options:

	A) duration of existence for the team
	B) autonomy to determine work procedures
	C) stability of its membership
	D) autonomy to determine mission and objectives

Question 2 (2 points)

What was found in research on the effectiveness of self-managed teams?

Question 2 options:

	A) Turnover and absenteeism were usually lower.
	B) The results were not consistent across studies.
	C) Organizational commitment usually increased.
	D) Productivity and quality improved substantially.

Question 3 (2 points)

What is the MOST useful role for the external leader of a self-managed team?

Question 3 options:

	A) Mediate internal conflicts and encourage cooperation.
	B) Select new members of the group when they are needed.
	C) Monitor the group to ensure it does not become a social club.
	D) Serve as a coach, facilitator, and advocate for the group.

Question 4 (2 points)

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a primary determinant of performance for a functional team?

Question 4 options:

	A) trust and cooperation among the team members
	B) member agreement about objectives and strategies
	C) how long the current leader has been in that position
	D) the organization and coordination of activities

Question 5 (2 points)

Which process is MOST likely to occur in an after-activity review?

Question 5 options:

	A) determination of responsibility for errors and mistakes
	B) recognition of members for their contributions to the team
	C) analysis of what was done well and what needs to be changed
	D) selection of the most qualified team leader for the next activity

Question 6 (2 points)

Which leader action is MOST likely to improve a group decision?

Question 6 options:

	A) Separate solution generation from solution evaluation.
	B) Ask judgmental questions to stimulate more creative solutions.
	C) Insist that the person who suggests a solution must defend it.
	D) Identify someone who is responsible for causing the problem.

Question 7 (2 points)

A ________ team's autonomy to determine work procedures has low to moderate stability of its membership.

Question 7 options:

	A) cross-functional
	B) top executive
	C) characteristic
	D) self-managed operating

Question 8 (2 points)

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for high team performance?

Question 8 options:

	A) high level of member skills relevant to the task
	B) diverse mental models for team members
	C) high collective efficacy for team members
	D) collective identification of members with the team

Question 9 (2 points)

Which is an example of a co-acting group?

Question 9 options:

	A) wrestling team
	B) volleyball team
	C) football team
	D) baseball team

Question 10 (2 points)

Which of the following is LEAST likely to build collective identification and mutual trust among team members?

Question 10 options:

	A) Encourage and facilitate social interaction among members.
	B) Use more rewards that are contingent on individual performance.
	C) Use ceremonies and rituals to emphasize shared values and achievements.
	D) Emphasize common interests and shared objectives.

Question 11 (2 points)

Which process was NOT a suggested method for team building?

Question 11 options:

	A) Keep members informed about the group's achievements.
	B) Conduct sessions to analyze group processes that need improvement.
	C) Use symbols and slogans to create a unique identity for the team.
	D) Ask members to elect an informal leader to represent the team.

Question 12 (2 points)

Which of the following is a task-oriented leadership function in decision groups?

Question 12 options:

	A) summarizing
	B) process analyzing
	C) supporting
	D) harmonizing

Answer 1

1. A top executive team has low to moderate stability of its membership.

• (C) stability of its membership

2. Below was found in research on the effectiveness of self-managed teams

• (B) The results were not consistent across studies.

3. The most useful role for the external leader of a self-managed team is

• (D) Serve as a coach, facilitator, and advocate for the group.

4. The following was not mentioned as a primary determinant of performance for a functional team

• (C) how long the current leader has been in that position

5. Below process is most likely to occur in an after-activity review

• (C) analysis of what was done well and what needs to be changed

6. The below leader action is MOST likely to improve a group decision?

• (A) Separate solution generation from solution evaluation.

7. A top executive team's autonomy to determine work procedures has low to moderate stability of its membership.

• (B) top executive

8. The following was not mentioned as a reason for high team performance

• (B) diverse mental models for team members

9. Below is an example of a co-acting group

• (A) wrestling team

10. The following is LEAST likely to build collective identification and mutual trust among team members

• (B) Use more rewards that are contingent on individual performance.

11. Below process was NOT a suggested method for team building

• (D) Ask members to elect an informal leader to represent the team.

12. The following is a task-oriented leadership function in decision groups

• (A) summarizing