Question 1

Global teams can pose a problem for team leaders with regards to language, technology, and belief differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A functional team is also referred to as a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   command team
B)   task force
C)   special purpose team
D)   horizontal team
E)   interorganizational team

Question 3

Managing team _____ is the most important skill required for effective team management.

Accepted Answer

A)   norms
B)   cohesiveness
C)   conflict
D)   membership
E)   none of these

Question 4

Common types of formal teams are:

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A)   vertical and diagonal.
B)   horizontal and diagonal.
C)   vertical and horizontal.
D)   horizontal and lateral.
E)   lateral and diagonal.

Question 5

As a general rule, large teams make need satisfaction for individuals more difficult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly discuss the various styles that can be used to handle conflict.

Accepted Answer

There are five styles for dealing with c...

Question 7

The avoiding style of conflict resolution is based on a _____ degree of assertiveness and a _____ degree of cooperativeness.

Accepted Answer

A)   high, high
B)   high, low
C)   low, high
D)   low, low
E)   low, medium

Question 8

A special purpose team is basically the same as a problem solving team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Stage of development, cohesiveness, norms, and conflict resolution are all part of which component of the work team effectiveness model?

Accepted Answer

A)   Work team effectiveness
B)   Team processes
C)   Organizational conflict
D)   Team composition
E)   Team characteristics

Question 10

Some team members are asked to play a dual role. These members:

Accepted Answer

A)   engage in two sets of behaviors: initiation and energize.
B)   perform both role: task specialist and socioemotional.
C)   perform both roles: liaison and negotiator.
D)   engage in two sets of behavior: follow and compromise.
E)   do not do anything.

Question 11

_____ is a role in which the individual provides support for team members' emotional needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   A task specialist role
B)   A dual role
C)   A nonparticipator role
D)   A socioemotional role
E)   None of these

Question 12

A common cause of conflict includes scarce resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

There are two types of roles that emerge in teams. They are the ____ role and the ____ role.

Accepted Answer

A)   task specialist, socioeconomic
B)   generalists, socioeconomic
C)   task specialist, socioemotional
D)   generalists, socioemotional
E)   socioemotional, socioeconomic

Question 14

Self-directed teams consist of 5 to 20 _____ workers.

Accepted Answer

A)   union
B)   non-union
C)   multiskilled
D)   low wage
E)   all of these

Question 15

Which of the following teams are created outside the formal organization structure to undertake a project of special importance or creativity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vertical
B)   Command
C)   Special-purpose
D)   Cross-functional
E)   Functional

Question 16

Which of the following teams are described as a team that uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Functional
B)   Command
C)   Virtual
D)   Long distance
E)   Task force

Question 17

The antagonistic interaction in which one party attempts to thwart the intentions or goals of another is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The antagonistic interaction in which one party...

Question 18

During the _____ stage, the team leader should encourage participation by each team member.

Accepted Answer

A)   forming
B)   storming
C)   norming
D)   adjourning
E)   performing

Question 19

Team cohesiveness does not necessarily lead to higher team productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Although diversity contributes to higher levels of agreement in a team setting, it also results in reduced creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Leading Teams

Managing team _____ is the most important skill required for effective team management.

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Self-directed teams consist of 5 to 20 _____ workers.

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Team cohesiveness does not necessarily lead to higher team productivity.

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There are two types of roles that emerge in teams. They are the ____ role and the ____ role.

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The antagonistic interaction in which one party attempts to thwart the intentions or goals of another is known as _____.

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A common cause of conflict includes scarce resources.

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During the _____ stage, the team leader should encourage participation by each team member.

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Some team members are asked to play a dual role. These members:

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As a general rule, large teams make need satisfaction for individuals more difficult.

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Although diversity contributes to higher levels of agreement in a team setting, it also results in reduced creativity.

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A functional team is also referred to as a(n) _____.

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The avoiding style of conflict resolution is based on a _____ degree of assertiveness and a _____ degree of cooperativeness.

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Stage of development, cohesiveness, norms, and conflict resolution are all part of which component of the work team effectiveness model?

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_____ is a role in which the individual provides support for team members' emotional needs.

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Briefly discuss the various styles that can be used to handle conflict.

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Global teams can pose a problem for team leaders with regards to language, technology, and belief differences.

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Which of the following teams are created outside the formal organization structure to undertake a project of special importance or creativity?

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Which of the following teams are described as a team that uses computer technology and groupware so that geographically distant members can collaborate on projects and reach common goals?

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A special purpose team is basically the same as a problem solving team.

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Common types of formal teams are:

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