HCA 301: Group Productivity and Cohesiveness
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What determines the productivity of a work group or team?

  • The utilization of resources to achieve goals and produce services (correct)
  • The number of staff available
  • The amount of support services provided
  • The level of cohesiveness among group members
  • What is one way to measure group productivity?

  • By the satisfaction of patients and staff members
  • By the number of tasks completed
  • By the level of cohesiveness among group members
  • By comparing the level of staffing to the level of services produced (correct)
  • What is the primary factor that influences group cohesiveness?

  • The level of support services provided
  • The level of group productivity
  • Similarity in values and beliefs among group members (correct)
  • The level of formal training provided to group members
  • What leads to a strong sense of 'we' among group members?

    <p>Strong group cohesiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of group members that promotes cohesiveness?

    <p>Similar values and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can influence group cohesiveness according to the formal reward system?

    <p>Comparable treatment and pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of highly cohesive groups?

    <p>Demand for adherence to norms regardless of practicality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor in improving group cohesiveness and effectiveness?

    <p>Staff members taking responsibility for teaching each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of groups with high levels of cohesiveness?

    <p>Lower levels of absenteeism and turnover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an optimal group size for most complex organisational tasks?

    <p>5 to 10 members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of having competent individuals as group members?

    <p>Groups tend to perform better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aspect of group functioning that can be assessed?

    <p>Work-group cohesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a team to be effective?

    <p>All roles are undertaken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a Shaper?

    <p>Motivated, energetic, and competitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a Teamworker?

    <p>Supportive and sociable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a high-status group member?

    <p>They often exercise more influence in group decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a Completer-Finisher?

    <p>Attention to detail and high standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a Resource Investigator?

    <p>Quick, good communicator, and networker</p> Signup and view all the answers

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