18 Questions
What determines the productivity of a work group or team?
The utilization of resources to achieve goals and produce services
What is one way to measure group productivity?
By comparing the level of staffing to the level of services produced
What is the primary factor that influences group cohesiveness?
Similarity in values and beliefs among group members
What leads to a strong sense of 'we' among group members?
Strong group cohesiveness
What is a characteristic of group members that promotes cohesiveness?
Similar values and beliefs
What can influence group cohesiveness according to the formal reward system?
Comparable treatment and pay
What is a common outcome of highly cohesive groups?
Demand for adherence to norms regardless of practicality
What is a key factor in improving group cohesiveness and effectiveness?
Staff members taking responsibility for teaching each other
What is a characteristic of groups with high levels of cohesiveness?
Lower levels of absenteeism and turnover
What is an optimal group size for most complex organisational tasks?
5 to 10 members
What is a benefit of having competent individuals as group members?
Groups tend to perform better
What is an aspect of group functioning that can be assessed?
Work-group cohesion
What is essential for a team to be effective?
All roles are undertaken
What is a characteristic of a Shaper?
Motivated, energetic, and competitive
What is a characteristic of a Teamworker?
Supportive and sociable
What is a characteristic of a high-status group member?
They often exercise more influence in group decisions
What is a characteristic of a Completer-Finisher?
Attention to detail and high standards
What is a characteristic of a Resource Investigator?
Quick, good communicator, and networker
Assess your understanding of group productivity and cohesiveness in a healthcare setting. Learn how to measure productivity and the factors that influence it, including work-group dynamics and collaboration.
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