Organizational Behavior: Decision-Making Challenges

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What is the primary reason why individuals may refrain from sharing their ideas in a team, according to the concept of evaluation apprehension?

They believe that other team members are silently evaluating them and may think their ideas are silly.

How does team cohesion influence individual behavior in a team, and what is the potential drawback of this influence?

Team cohesion leads to conformity to the team's norms, which can cause team members to suppress their dissenting opinions, potentially leading to poor decision-making.

What is the primary characteristic of groupthink, and what is the potential consequence of this phenomenon?

The tendency to value consensus over decision quality, potentially leading to poor decisions.

What is a distinctive feature of self-directed teams (SDTs), and what is the benefit of this feature?

SDTs complete an entire piece of work requiring several interdependent tasks, allowing for greater autonomy and efficiency in execution. Signup and view all the answers

How can conformity pressure in a team affect an individual's decision-making, even in the absence of overt peer pressure?

It can lead to self-doubt and questioning of one's own opinions if they don't align with the majority view. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a traditional team and a self-directed team (SDT), in terms of decision-making authority?

SDTs have substantial autonomy over the execution of their tasks, whereas traditional teams may have limited decision-making authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of self-directed teams?

Substantial autonomy over the execution of their tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a team that would benefit from clustering together?

Chrysler employees responsible for assembling engines Signup and view all the answers

What is a constraint on team decision making due to the procedural requirement of taking turns?

Production blocking Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of virtual teams?

Operating across space, time, and organizational boundaries and linked through information technologies Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge that team members face when they first come together?

Learning about each other and building rapport Signup and view all the answers

Why do larger teams require more time to make a decision?

The more time is required to make a decision Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main reasons why diverse teams are more effective in solving problems and identifying opportunities?

One reason is that people from different backgrounds see a problem or opportunity from different angles, and another reason is that diverse teams have a broader pool of technical competencies. Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge that diverse teams may face, and why does it occur?

One challenge is that diverse employees take longer to become a high-performing team, and it occurs because team members take longer to bond with people who are different from them, particularly when others hold different perspectives and values. Signup and view all the answers

What is team cohesion, and how does it relate to team members' motivation?

Team cohesion is the degree of attraction people feel toward the team and their motivation to remain members. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement of team norms that regulates the behavior of team members in a meeting?

The requirement that only one person may speak at a time. Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for resolving dysfunctional disagreements among team members?

Having the skills and motivation to resolve conflicts effectively, as well as diagnostic skills to identify and resolve the structural sources of conflict. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of team members having different mental models and technical competencies?

They are more likely to identify viable solutions to difficult problems. Signup and view all the answers