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Which of the following is a characteristic of cohesiveness in a highly functioning group?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cohesiveness in a highly functioning group?
- All group members think and act alike
- The group has high productivity
- The group has a shared bond driving members to work together (correct)
- The group is exclusive and does not include all its members
What does diversity in a group tend to increase?
What does diversity in a group tend to increase?
- Group cohesiveness
- Group productivity
- Group conflict (correct)
- Group morale
What is the perceived division that splits groups into subgroups based on individual differences called?
What is the perceived division that splits groups into subgroups based on individual differences called?
- Group shift
- Brainstorming
- Faultlines (correct)
- Group think
What is the phenomenon in which the norm for consensus overrides the realistic appraisal of alternative courses of action called?
What is the phenomenon in which the norm for consensus overrides the realistic appraisal of alternative courses of action called?
What is brainstorming?
What is brainstorming?
What is the group decision-making method in which individual members meet face-to-face to pool their judgments in a systematic but independent fashion called?
What is the group decision-making method in which individual members meet face-to-face to pool their judgments in a systematic but independent fashion called?
What is a group whose individuals' efforts result in performance that is greater than the sum of the individual inputs called?
What is a group whose individuals' efforts result in performance that is greater than the sum of the individual inputs called?
Which type of group is not defined by an organization's structure and can include social clubs or interest groups?
Which type of group is not defined by an organization's structure and can include social clubs or interest groups?
According to social identity theory, when and why do individuals consider themselves members of groups?
According to social identity theory, when and why do individuals consider themselves members of groups?
What is the term for the perspective in which individuals see members of their own group as better than others, and people not in their group as all the same?
What is the term for the perspective in which individuals see members of their own group as better than others, and people not in their group as all the same?
What is the term for the inverse of an ingroup, which can mean everyone outside the group or an identified other group?
What is the term for the inverse of an ingroup, which can mean everyone outside the group or an identified other group?
According to the punctuated-equilibrium model, when does a transition take place in a temporary group?
According to the punctuated-equilibrium model, when does a transition take place in a temporary group?
Which group property helps shape member's behavior, explain individual behavior, and affect the performance of the group itself?
Which group property helps shape member's behavior, explain individual behavior, and affect the performance of the group itself?
According to the metaphor used by Shakespeare, how are group members similar to actors?
According to the metaphor used by Shakespeare, how are group members similar to actors?
Which of the following best defines role perception?
Which of the following best defines role perception?
What is the definition of psychological contract?
What is the definition of psychological contract?
What is the term for a situation in which an individual is confronted by divergent role expectations?
What is the term for a situation in which an individual is confronted by divergent role expectations?
What is the term for the adjustment of one's behavior to align with the norms of the group?
What is the term for the adjustment of one's behavior to align with the norms of the group?
What is the term for voluntary behavior that violates significant organizational norms and threatens the well-being of the organization or its members?
What is the term for voluntary behavior that violates significant organizational norms and threatens the well-being of the organization or its members?
According to the text, what are the four types of deviant workplace behavior?
According to the text, what are the four types of deviant workplace behavior?
What is the term for the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually?
What is the term for the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually?
Which term refers to a team member's affinity for and sense of belongingness to their team?
Which term refers to a team member's affinity for and sense of belongingness to their team?
Which term refers to a team's collective belief that they can succeed at their tasks?
Which term refers to a team's collective belief that they can succeed at their tasks?
Which term refers to a structure when team members are emotionally attached to one another and motivated toward the team because of their attachment?
Which term refers to a structure when team members are emotionally attached to one another and motivated toward the team because of their attachment?
Which term refers to a team characteristic of reflecting on and adjusting the master plan when necessary?
Which term refers to a team characteristic of reflecting on and adjusting the master plan when necessary?
Which term refers to a team member who offers insightful analysis of options?
Which term refers to a team member who offers insightful analysis of options?
Which term refers to a team member who champions ideas after they're installed?
Which term refers to a team member who champions ideas after they're installed?
Which term refers to a team member who initiates creative ideas?
Which term refers to a team member who initiates creative ideas?
Which term refers to a team member who coordinates and integrates?
Which term refers to a team member who coordinates and integrates?
Which term refers to a team member's knowledge and beliefs about the work gets done by the team?
Which term refers to a team member's knowledge and beliefs about the work gets done by the team?
