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What defines a homogenous group?
What defines a homogenous group?
- Members perceive themselves as individuals rather than a unit.
- Members are diverse in backgrounds and opinions.
- Members frequently change and have different goals.
- Members are similar in some or most ways. (correct)
Which of the following criteria is NOT required for a collection of people to be considered a group?
Which of the following criteria is NOT required for a collection of people to be considered a group?
- The group must provide rewards to its members.
- The members must see themselves as a unit.
- The group must consist of at least five members. (correct)
- The members must share a common goal.
What is indicated by higher stability of membership within a group?
What is indicated by higher stability of membership within a group?
- Less commitment to shared goals among members.
- Greater cohesion and better overall performance. (correct)
- Lower performance levels relative to groups with high turnover.
- Increased diversity in opinions and backgrounds.
What is a key characteristic of heterogeneous groups?
What is a key characteristic of heterogeneous groups?
Which factor contributes to greater cohesiveness in a group?
Which factor contributes to greater cohesiveness in a group?
Which of the following factors can lead to group cohesion?
Which of the following factors can lead to group cohesion?
What is psychological reactance?
What is psychological reactance?
What can affect all members of a group when a single member is affected?
What can affect all members of a group when a single member is affected?
Which group size is likely to be the most cohesive?
Which group size is likely to be the most cohesive?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for joining a group?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for joining a group?
What is the primary determinant of group performance in conjunctive tasks?
What is the primary determinant of group performance in conjunctive tasks?
Which factor is most likely to enhance group cohesiveness?
Which factor is most likely to enhance group cohesiveness?
How does adding a new member to a stable and cohesive group affect it, according to Social Impact Theory?
How does adding a new member to a stable and cohesive group affect it, according to Social Impact Theory?
What consequence can arise from increased group cohesiveness?
What consequence can arise from increased group cohesiveness?
What effect does group status have on cohesiveness?
What effect does group status have on cohesiveness?
What is a characteristic of a crew in team dynamics?
What is a characteristic of a crew in team dynamics?
Which type of conflict occurs between two individuals?
Which type of conflict occurs between two individuals?
What is an example of dysfunctional conflict?
What is an example of dysfunctional conflict?
What is essential for a parallel team to be effective?
What is essential for a parallel team to be effective?
What typically leads to individual-group conflicts?
What typically leads to individual-group conflicts?
Which type of team is formed to produce a one-time output?
Which type of team is formed to produce a one-time output?
Which cause of conflict is related to dependency among group members?
Which cause of conflict is related to dependency among group members?
What role do management teams play in an organization?
What role do management teams play in an organization?
How does group ability impact overall group performance?
How does group ability impact overall group performance?
What characteristic is most likely to lead to better group performance?
What characteristic is most likely to lead to better group performance?
What role do social-oriented behaviors play in a group setting?
What role do social-oriented behaviors play in a group setting?
What is described as Group Polarization?
What is described as Group Polarization?
What does Social Facilitation refer to?
What does Social Facilitation refer to?
What is a key aspect of a work team?
What is a key aspect of a work team?
Which behavior is typical of an individual role within a group?
Which behavior is typical of an individual role within a group?
What leads to Groupthink in a group setting?
What leads to Groupthink in a group setting?
Which type of group involves individuals interacting to solve a problem?
Which type of group involves individuals interacting to solve a problem?
What is the extent to which group members are similar known as?
What is the extent to which group members are similar known as?
