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According to Hackman & Morris's Task Group Design Model, what is the primary emphasis when determining group performance?
According to Hackman & Morris's Task Group Design Model, what is the primary emphasis when determining group performance?
- The technological tools available to the group.
- Group structure, processes, and context. (correct)
- The financial resources allocated to the group.
- The individual personalities of group members.
Which element of group design, as defined by Hackman & Morris, is most closely related to preventing coordination problems?
Which element of group design, as defined by Hackman & Morris, is most closely related to preventing coordination problems?
- Group Size (correct)
- Member Diversity
- Communication Protocols
- Task Structure
In the context of group processes within the Task Group Design Model, what is the primary aim of effective decision-making?
In the context of group processes within the Task Group Design Model, what is the primary aim of effective decision-making?
- To make all decisions through unanimous consensus.
- To ensure the leader's opinions are always prioritized.
- To leverage the collective knowledge of the group. (correct)
- To quickly resolve issues regardless of the quality of the chosen solution.
What aspect of group context is primarily concerned with providing the necessary tools and support for a group to function effectively?
What aspect of group context is primarily concerned with providing the necessary tools and support for a group to function effectively?
According to the Task Group Design Model, what is a critical consideration for a group aiming for high performance?
According to the Task Group Design Model, what is a critical consideration for a group aiming for high performance?
According to McCaskey's Framework for Analyzing Groups, a team that consistently emphasizes experimentation and tolerates failure likely has which type of group culture?
According to McCaskey's Framework for Analyzing Groups, a team that consistently emphasizes experimentation and tolerates failure likely has which type of group culture?
According to McCaskey's framework, what is the focus of 'group processes?'
According to McCaskey's framework, what is the focus of 'group processes?'
In McCaskey's Framework for Analyzing Groups, how are internal dynamics and external contexts related?
In McCaskey's Framework for Analyzing Groups, how are internal dynamics and external contexts related?
When implementing Ledford, Lawler, and Mohrman's Participation Group Design Model, what is the first step an organization should take?
When implementing Ledford, Lawler, and Mohrman's Participation Group Design Model, what is the first step an organization should take?
According to Ledford, Lawler, and Mohrman's model, what organizational element significantly impacts the success of participation initiatives?
According to Ledford, Lawler, and Mohrman's model, what organizational element significantly impacts the success of participation initiatives?
In Ledford, Lawler, and Mohrman's Participation Group Design Model, which outcome is MOST directly related to increased employee involvement in decision-making?
In Ledford, Lawler, and Mohrman's Participation Group Design Model, which outcome is MOST directly related to increased employee involvement in decision-making?
According to Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Model (JCM), what key job dimension involves the degree to which a job allows an employee to make their own decisions about how to schedule and perform their work?
According to Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Model (JCM), what key job dimension involves the degree to which a job allows an employee to make their own decisions about how to schedule and perform their work?
According to Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Model, what three critical psychological states do the core job dimensions influence?
According to Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Model, what three critical psychological states do the core job dimensions influence?
Which of the following is a primary function of the Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS)?
Which of the following is a primary function of the Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS)?
What is the MOST direct effect of 'feedback,' as defined by the Job Characteristics Model?
What is the MOST direct effect of 'feedback,' as defined by the Job Characteristics Model?
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Hackman & Morris's Task Group Design Model
Hackman & Morris's Task Group Design Model
A framework to improve task-oriented group effectiveness. Focuses on group design, processes, and context.
Group Design
Group Design
The structure and composition of the group, including size, member diversity, and task structure.
Group Processes
Group Processes
How the group interacts, communicates, makes decisions, manages conflict, and establishes norms.
Group Context
Group Context
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McCaskey's Framework for Analyzing Groups
McCaskey's Framework for Analyzing Groups
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Group Structure (McCaskey)
Group Structure (McCaskey)
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Group Culture (McCaskey)
Group Culture (McCaskey)
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Ledford, Lawler, and Mohrman's Participation Group Design Model
Ledford, Lawler, and Mohrman's Participation Group Design Model
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Autonomy (Group Design)
Autonomy (Group Design)
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Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS)
Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS)
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Skill Variety
Skill Variety
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Task Identity
Task Identity
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Task Significance
Task Significance
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Autonomy (JCM)
Autonomy (JCM)
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Feedback
Feedback
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