18 Questions
What leads to similar attitudes and strengthens group cohesiveness?
Similarities in values, education, social class, gender, age and ethnicity
What is a result of high group cohesiveness?
Lower turnover and absenteeism
What is a characteristic of optimal group size for complex organisational tasks?
Between five to ten members
What type of group tends to function more harmoniously?
Homogeneous groups
What is a factor that improves group cohesiveness and effectiveness?
Staff members taking responsibility for teaching each other
What is one aspect of group functioning that can be assessed?
Level of work-group cohesion
What contributes to the cohesiveness of a group?
Members having similar values and beliefs
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences group cohesiveness?
Different pay scales among members
What is an indicator of a productive group?
Patient care is satisfactorily completed at the end of each day
What leads to a feeling of 'we' being more important than 'I'?
Strong group cohesiveness
What is a characteristic of a cohesive group?
Members are motivated by the same goals and tasks
What does a formal reward system influence?
Group cohesiveness
What is a characteristic of a Coordinator in a team?
Able to get others working to a shared aim
Which team role is characterized by being a quick and good communicator?
Resource Investigator
What is a characteristic of a group in terms of status?
Social ranking of individuals relative to others
What is a characteristic of a Completer-Finisher in a team?
Attention to detail and accurate
Which team role is characterized by being a critical thinker and analytical?
Monitor-Evaluator
What is a characteristic of a Teamworker in a team?
Supportive and sociable
This quiz assesses your understanding of group cohesiveness, its effects on group productivity, and how it influences attitudes and behavior. Learn about the impact of cohesiveness on norms, absenteeism, and turnover. Test your knowledge of group dynamics and social psychology!
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