Question 1

Why have teams become so popular?

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As organisations have restructured thems...

Question 2

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of diversity on teams.

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Many of us hold the optimistic view that...

Question 3

Teams are more flexible and responsive to changing events than traditional departments or other forms of permanent groups.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The synergy of work groups is neutral,while the synergy of teams is positive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Self-managed work teams generally:

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A)  take on the responsibilities of their former supervisors
B)  are comprised of 5-7 workers
C)  are made up of people from different levels of the organisation
D)  are from different work areas,but about the same hierarchical level,and work together to accomplish tasksE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Teamwork takes more time and often more resources than individual work.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a cross-functional team?

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Cross-functional teams are made up of em...

Question 8

The role of the supervisor becomes even more important in the case of self-managed work teams.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The accountability of work groups is individual,while the accountability of teams is complementary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Teams make sense when there is interdependence between tasks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Teams are an effective means for management to democratise their organisations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Given the option,many employees will select themselves out of team participation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A work team generates positive synergy while a work group does not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which is not one of the most common types of teams?

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A)  self-managed
B)  virtual
C)  problem identification
D)  problem-solvingE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Discuss strategies an organisation might use to turn individuals into team players.

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Managers have several options to turn in...

Question 16

Teams that rate higher on mean levels of conscientiousness and openness to experience tend to perform better.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You are a member of a team of six individuals from the same department who meet for a few hours each week to discuss ways of improving quality,efficiency,and the work environment.You are a member of a self-managed work team.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Teams are quick to assemble and disband,but they are difficult to refocus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which team role provides structure?

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A)  assessor
B)  organiser
C)  controller
D)  maintainerE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the nine potential team roles identified for successful teams?

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A)  resource allocator
B)  maintainer
C)  organiser
D)  controllerE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 9: Understanding Work Teams

Teams make sense when there is interdependence between tasks.

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Teams are an effective means for management to democratise their organisations.

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Teams are quick to assemble and disband,but they are difficult to refocus.

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The synergy of work groups is neutral,while the synergy of teams is positive.

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Self-managed work teams generally:

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The accountability of work groups is individual,while the accountability of teams is complementary.

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Which team role provides structure?

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Why have teams become so popular?

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You are a member of a team of six individuals from the same department who meet for a few hours each week to discuss ways of improving quality,efficiency,and the work environment.You are a member of a self-managed work team.

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Given the option,many employees will select themselves out of team participation.

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Which of the following is not one of the nine potential team roles identified for successful teams?

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Teams are more flexible and responsive to changing events than traditional departments or other forms of permanent groups.

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What is a cross-functional team?

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Which is not one of the most common types of teams?

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Discuss strategies an organisation might use to turn individuals into team players.

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Teams that rate higher on mean levels of conscientiousness and openness to experience tend to perform better.

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A work team generates positive synergy while a work group does not.

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The role of the supervisor becomes even more important in the case of self-managed work teams.

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of diversity on teams.

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Teamwork takes more time and often more resources than individual work.

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