18 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of a Coordinator in a team?
To get others working towards a shared aim
What characteristic of a team member would make them a good Implementer?
Being systematic and practical
What is a key aspect of a Shaper in a team?
Being motivational and competitive
Why are higher-status members in a group often more influential?
Because of their social ranking in the group
What is a key characteristic of a Completer-Finisher?
Being attention-to-detail oriented
What is the primary role of a Resource Investigator?
To find and negotiate options
What is the primary goal of task roles in a group?
To keep the group focused on its goals
According to Dr. Meredith Belbin, what is key to building high-performing teams?
Representing each of the nine Belbin Team Role behaviours at appropriate times
What is a characteristic of persons in a given context, according to the definition of roles?
A set of expectations about behavior
What is the ultimate goal of groups in enforcing norms with deviant members?
To persuade the deviant to adhere to the norms
What is a characteristic of Belbin Team Roles?
All roles play important parts in successful teams
What is the final stage of enforcing norms with deviant members in a group?
Ignoring the deviant
What is a characteristic of a real (command) group?
Line authority of the manager over group members
What is an example of a real (command) group?
Staff assigned to a particular department or ward
What is a characteristic of a task group?
Is charged with accomplishing a specific time-limited assignment
What is an example of a task group?
A team consisting of nurses, doctors, dieticians, and social services
What is a characteristic of a committee?
Meets regularly and does important continuing work
What is an example of a committee?
The health and safety committee
This quiz covers the different roles individuals can play in a team, as defined by Belbin. Learn about the Coordinator, Shaper, Plant, and other roles to become a more effective team member.
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