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Which of the following is a dysfunction that can be overcome by finding out hidden disagreements among team members and letting everyone know?

  • Fear of conflict
  • Absence of trust (correct)
  • Lack of commitment
  • Avoidance of accountability
  • Which of the following is a dysfunction that can be overcome by using language with clarity and allowing all members to buy-in for any decision?

  • Absence of trust
  • Fear of conflict (correct)
  • Avoidance of accountability
  • Lack of commitment
  • Which of the following is a dysfunction that can be overcome by publicly announcing the team goal and recording the progress of the team members?

  • Absence of trust
  • Fear of conflict
  • Avoidance of accountability
  • Lack of commitment (correct)
  • Which of the following is a dysfunction that can be overcome by emphasizing team goals over individual goals?

    <p>Inattention to results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of using variables over using literal values?

    <p>Variables allow for independent changes to formulas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are delegates used for?

    <p>To reference methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In C#, what is a class?

    <p>A type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a delegate provide a convenient way to implement functionality?

    <p>At runtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method can be assigned to a delegate instance with the following declaration? public int method1(int a, double b) {}

    <p>method1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the code 'myDelegate(3, 5)' do at runtime?

    <p>Invokes the Multiply method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of group development do members start to worry about the differences they have from the rest of the team and want to be part of the team?

    <p>Norming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of group development do members have some conflict mindset, knowing the benefits of agile software development but still having their old habit of working on their own?

    <p>Storming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of a self-organizing team is described when team members are good at agile and motivated to achieve the common goal of the team?

    <p>Commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of a self-organizing team is described when team members are mature, take initiative, work for themselves, and don’t need the leader or managers to assign the job?

    <p>Autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of a self-organizing team is described when team members have the desire and energy to be committed to the job?

    <p>Motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process in which a group of people work collaboratively for a common goal called?

    <p>Teamwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of a self-organizing team is described when there is a belief in the ability and strength of other team members?

    <p>Trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a team member actively participating in team activities by choice?

    <p>Commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an exercise that a team can use to overcome the absence of trust dysfunction?

    <p>Trust-building exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an exercise that a team can practice to overcome the lack of understanding of each other's contributions and impediments?

    <p>Appreciation exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of group development do members not talk to each other or cooperate much, and often look outside the group for guidance?

    <p>Forming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a self-organizing team where team members actively participate in team activities by choice?

    <p>Commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of group development is characterized by members having some conflict mindset, knowing the benefits of agile software development, but still having their old habit of working on their own?

    <p>Storming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What exercise can a team practice to overcome the absence of trust dysfunction?

    <p>Introduce themselves and share personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of a self-organizing team is described when team members have the desire and energy to be committed to the job?

    <p>Motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of group development is characterized by members starting to worry about the differences they have from the rest of the team and wanting to be part of the team?

    <p>Norming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What exercise can a team practice to overcome the lack of understanding of each other's contributions and impediments?

    <p>Identify contributions and impediments of team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an exercise that a team can practice to overcome the fear of conflict dysfunction?

    <p>Find out hidden disagreements among team members and let everyone know</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an exercise that a team can practice to overcome the lack of commitment dysfunction?

    <p>Publicly announce the team goal and record the progress of the team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an exercise that a team can practice to overcome the avoidance of accountability dysfunction?

    <p>Emphasize team goals over individual goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an exercise that a team can practice to overcome the inattention to results dysfunction?

    <p>Use language with clarity and allow all members to buy-in for any decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of using variables over using literal values?

    <p>With using variables, change on formula can be made independently of other parts of code.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In C#, a class is a type, and a delegate is a _____.

    <p>Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of using variables over literal values?

    <p>With using variables, there is no need for the exact values at coding time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct way to assign a method to a delegate instance?

    <p>myDelegate = Method1;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Team Dynamics and Development

    • Hidden disagreements among team members can be overcome by finding out and sharing them with the team.
    • Using clear language and allowing all members to buy-in for decisions can overcome the dysfunction of lack of commitment.
    • Publicly announcing the team goal and recording progress can overcome the dysfunction of inattention to results.
    • Emphasizing team goals over individual goals can overcome the dysfunction of lack of trust.
    • The forming stage of group development is characterized by members not talking to each other or cooperating much, and often looking outside the group for guidance.
    • The storming stage of group development is characterized by members having some conflict mindset, knowing the benefits of agile software development, but still having their old habit of working on their own.
    • The norming stage of group development is characterized by members starting to worry about the differences they have from the rest of the team and wanting to be part of the team.

    Self-Organizing Teams

    • A characteristic of a self-organizing team is when team members are good at agile and motivated to achieve the common goal of the team.
    • A characteristic of a self-organizing team is when team members are mature, take initiative, work for themselves, and don’t need the leader or managers to assign the job.
    • A characteristic of a self-organizing team is when team members have the desire and energy to be committed to the job.
    • A characteristic of a self-organizing team is when team members actively participate in team activities by choice.
    • A characteristic of a self-organizing team is when there is a belief in the ability and strength of other team members.

    Team Exercises

    • An exercise to overcome the absence of trust dysfunction is to practice vulnerability-based trust.
    • An exercise to overcome the lack of understanding of each other's contributions and impediments is to practice personal histories.
    • An exercise to overcome the fear of conflict dysfunction is to practice constructive conflict.
    • An exercise to overcome the lack of commitment dysfunction is to practice clarity and buy-in.
    • An exercise to overcome the avoidance of accountability dysfunction is to practice accountability.
    • An exercise to overcome the inattention to results dysfunction is to practice public goals and progress.

    C# Programming

    • In C#, a class is a type.
    • A delegate is a reference to a method.
    • Using variables over literal values allows for flexibility and easier maintenance.
    • A delegate provides a convenient way to implement functionality, especially when the method is unknown until runtime.
    • A method can be assigned to a delegate instance with the correct declaration.

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    Test your knowledge on the stages of group development with this quiz. Challenge yourself to identify the correct stage based on the given descriptions and learn more about how groups evolve and interact. Keywords: group development, stages, cooperation, conflict, agile software development

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